Administrative Assistant; Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)

KOICA Tajikistan Office is accepting applications for a position of the Administrative Assistant (AA)

1. ABOUT KOICA

• Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) was founded on April 1, 1991, as a government agency responsible for grant aid to support poverty eradication and socio-economic development in developing countries, enhancing international development cooperation as well as strengthening partnerships with developing countries.
• KOICA Tajikistan office has opened officially in February 2022, and plays a crucial role in establishing KOICA’s field-oriented aid programs. In particular, the office will make a great effort to maximize the effectiveness of aid programs by discussing policies and researching demand with Tajik governments.

2. Position / Vacancy: Administrative Assistant (AA) / 1 person 
3. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage administrative work and activities of KOICA office;
• Perform basic accounting tasks, including managing financial records and supporting budget-related activities.
• Publicity and protocol activities;
• Translate official letters and documents; 
• Prepare summary reports of the meetings and discussions;
• Overall general affairs task of KOICA office.

4. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Age: less than 30 years-old (Youth preference)
• Gender: Irrelevant
• Residence: Dushanbe
• Education: Bachelor Degree in international relations, languages, management, economic or political related spheres

5. QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in Tajik, Russian (one who has communication and official document writing skills);
• Fluency in English or Korean (one who has communication and official document writing skills);
• Fundamental understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Ability to prepare official protocol documentations using appropriate correspondent ethics; 
• Ability to handle a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Ability to utilize Microsoft office programs (WORD, EXCEL, etc.) well;
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate orally;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, Client Orientation;
• Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions;
• Candidates with work experience in related fields are preferred;
• At least 1 year of work experience in similar position, preferably in international organization.

6. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• KOICA’s application shall be completed in English;
• CV in English;
• Higher education diploma;
• Recommendation letter enveloped and sealed;
• Criminal certificate.

7. CONDITIONS

• Working hours 8:30 ~ 17:30(Mon. to Fri.);
• Work place: KOICA Tajikistan Office;
  • Basis Salary: Final Salary based on interview results;
  • Personal income tax (12%) and individual rate of social security tax (2%) are including in Basic Salary (withholding tax);
  • The office shall pay employee’s social security tax (20%)
  • 90% paid during the 3month probation

8. APPLICATION DEADLINE

• Sunday, Dec 15 2024 to this email address: tajikistan@koica.go.kr

9. SELECTION PROCEDURE

• Application screening and inform interviewees: 17.12.2024.;
• Interview date: 19.12.2024.;
• Interview result announcement date: 20.12.2024.;
• Medical and background check: 23.12. ~ 26.12.2024.;
• Announcement of successful applicant: 27.12.2024.;
• Contract signing: 30.12.2024.; 
• Start date: 1.1.2025.; 
  • Above time frame is subject to change according to the KOICA office’s schedule and procedure of background check from Korean government

SPECIAL NOTICE

• Qualified applicants will be through a competency-based interview and other assessment methods. For more information about KOICA, visit the website: http://koica.go.kr/sites/koica_en/index.do
• Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Please note that failure to meet essential requirements will eliminates candidate from further consideration.
• Please check that the application via email has been received by KOICA