Anticipatory Staffing: CSDP Assistants at the Embassy of Canada in Berlin.

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Anticipatory Staffing: CSDP Assistants

The starting salary for a full-time position is 37,958 euros gross per annum

Term/Indeterminate

anticipatory, indeterminate, term, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
This position is a LES (Locally Engaged Staff) position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Germany.

Assistant

LE-A2

Berlin, Embassy of Canada

14-06-2021 at 23:59 UTC+1 / GMT+1

The Embassy of Canada in Berlin is running this competition to identify candidates for current and future openings in it’s Service Delivery Centre. The Service Delivery Centre provides Finance, Contracting and HR services to other Canadian Embassies in Europe and Africa. There is a strong client service focus in all the roles.
Roles that could be staffed as an outcome of this competition include:
• General operational and administrative support to the Client Service Centre and it’s management team;
• Financial support to clients (Embassies) in the way of financial advice and input of payable or receivable documents into the departmental financial system (SAP) based on the Canadian legislative framework;
• Contracting support to clients (Embassies) in the way of contracting advice for an assigned range of goods and services and input of contractual agreements into the departmental financial system (SAP) based on the Canadian legislative framework;
• Human Resources support to clients (Embassies) in the way of advice on processes and procedures based on the Canadian legislative framework as well as local laws and practices, with a specific focus on HR functions related to recruitment.

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, experience and language. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter and CV how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

Education:

• School leaving exam (Abitur or equivalent) and a minimum of three years full-time work experience in an office environment; or,
• University degree and a minimum of 6 months full-time work experience in an office environment

Language:

• Professional level in English (written and oral)

Experience:

Work experience in an office environment to include the following activities:
• Working experience with databases or similar software, SAP or other Enterprise Management Software,
• Using various word processing, data management and email software systems (systems such as Microsoft Suite); and,
• Providing advice and guidance to clients.

Rated Requirements
The Rated Requirements relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies will also be assessed. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Language:

• Professional level in English (written and oral)

Abilities/Competencies:

• Ability to work effectively with various word processing, data management and/or email software systems.
• Ability to work accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage priorities.
• Ability to provide accurate advice and guidance to clients.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing clearly and appropriately.
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Candidates, who are interested to work in the field of financial services will be tested on:
Ability to work with numbers and to prepare and audit financial data.

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications in their cover letter and CV.

• Intermediate level of French
• Experience working in an international environment or an international organization
• Finance experience
• Contracting experience
• Human Resources experience

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• The willingness and ability to work overtime according to operational needs.
• May be required to travel both domestically and abroad.

• Candidates must have a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period. If the employment is indeterminate, the work authorization should be permanent or itself lead to a permanent work authorization.
• Before an offer of employment can be made, candidates must provide a local address as proof of residence in the specific city, region or country so that if selected, it will appear on the offer letter.
• Obtain and maintain a reliability rating (security clearance) from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.
• Candidates must maintain a valid passport.

Open to internal and external applicants who are legal residents or citizens of Germany, who meet all of the essential requirements stated below, and whose applications are received by the closing date. Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Germany does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly. The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.

• Note: Due to Covid-19, you may experience some delay in the recruitment process. We are working hard to minimize any disruption. You may find more information in the sections below.

How to apply:
• Please complete the online application form and submit your cover letter and C.V. in English or French. Please include in your C.V. document copies of any certificates of employment from your last place of work and copies of certificates of education, including any relevant certificates of language proficiency and work permit by creating one pdf document.

• Please submit a cover letter in English or French explaining why you are interested in the position and how your previous experience applies to this position. Candidates must demonstrate concisely in their cover letter how they meet all essential qualifications.

• Applications which do not include the requested documents or information in the CV or cover letter will be rejected.

• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to: [email protected] prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.

Important Notes:
• Please do not use a tablet or cell phone to submit your application, as mobile browsers are not supported by our on-line portal. Candidates should only apply using a laptop or desktop computer.
• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
• Candidates who apply to this vacancy should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
• The Embassy of Canada in Germany does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• Candidates requiring any special assistance in attending exams or interviews are requested to inform us.
• The results of this recruitment process may also be used to establish an eligibility list of qualified candidates for similar term, indeterminate, part-time or full-time openings at the Embassy of Canada in Germany which might arise in the 12 months following the completion of this recruitment process.