Receptionist, Amman, Jordan.

4278

Receptionist

9,965 JOD gross per annum plus 13th and 14th month bonuses paid in June and December respectively (pro-rata dependent on start date)

Indeterminate

This position is a LES (Locally Engaged Staff) position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Amman

General Support

LE-04

Amman, Jordon

10-12-2020 at 23:59 UTC/GMT

Under the supervision of the Deputy Management and Consular Officer, operates the central telephone switchboard serving all programs of the mission; provides general information to visitors on the Consular, Cultural and Immigration Programs; controls physical access to the Chancery and provides a front-line security system; and performs other duties.

Education:
High school degree or equivalent combination of experience, qualification and/or training

Language:
Excellent command of both English and Arabic (oral and written).

Experience:
• Minimum 2 years recent* experience working in an office environment
• Minimum 2 years recent* experience dealing with the public on the phone and/or in person.
*Recent is defined as 2 years within the last 5 years.

Abilities/Competencies:

Knowledge
• General office software including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
• Standard office procedures and practices

Competencies
• Client Focus
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Effective interactive communication – oral and written
• Initiative
• Ability to plan and organize workflow, coordinate information

Preference may be given to candidates who have the following asset qualifications:

• Experience working for an embassy or an international organization
• Fluency in French (written & oral)

N/A

• Must be willing to work irregular hours and overtime, be available on call outside normal business hours

• Applicants must hold a valid working authorization covering the period of employment. If the employment is of an indeterminate nature, or becomes indeterminate, then the work authorization should be permanent or lead by itself to permanent work authorization. The Canadian Government cannot sponsor a candidate to obtain work authorization documents.
• Obtain and retain an enhanced reliability clearance (security clearance). The appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to Medical Clearance and Reliability Check (RC) obtained by the Administration and Security sections of the Embassy

Open to external applicants eligible to work in Jordan, and individuals currently occupying an indeterminate or term position in the Mission, who meet all of the essential qualifications and whose applications are received by the closing date. The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered on merit regardless of ethnic origin, religious belief, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other irrelevant factor. The Government of Canada offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part is part of the organizational 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.

How to Apply
Please click on the link http://chc.amris.com/wizards_v2/chc/vacancyView.php?requirementId=4278& and complete the online application form. Candidates are also required to upload a CV and a covering letter. Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information will be rejected.

Important Notes:
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
• Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information will be rejected.
• Candidates must demonstrate concisely in their cover letter how they meet the essential and asset qualifications.
• Only applications submitted through the website above before the cut-off date will be considered for screening
• Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
• Candidates selected at the screening stage will be invited for further assessment. 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.
• Reference checks will be sought for candidates that reach interview stage and may form part of the selection process.
• The Embassy of Canada to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• Please note that the Embassy of Canada in Amman does not sponsor work permits directly or indirectly.
• The results of this competition may also be used to establish an eligibility list of staff for similar openings at the Embassy of Canada to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which might arise in the 12 months following the completion of this competition.
• If you have any questions at any stage of the process, please send an email to
CSDPDHHumanResources/[email protected]