VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – TEAM ASSISTANT / RECEPTIONIST

WORLD BANK COUNTRY OFFICE IN UZBEKISTAN

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – TEAM ASSISTANT / RECEPTIONIST

The World Bank invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a position of Receptionist at its Country Office in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.  The position will be available from November 20, 2006.  The initial contract will be for six months and may be extended provided that the performance is fully satisfactory.

 Responsibilities:

Under general supervision of the Executive Assistant, the receptionist’s principal responsibilities will include the following: (a) answers and properly transfers incoming telephone calls, provides necessary background information to callers if required, takes and distributes telephone messages; (b) logs and routes incoming and outgoing correspondence; (c) meets and registers visitors, informs the office staff of their visits; (d) updates and distributes the World Bank Country Office Telephone and Address Directory on a regular basis; (e) uses keyboard and word processing skills to assist in preparation of short documents, memos, letters, faxes and electronic mail; (f) may back-up other team assistants in routine office functions, as required; (h) performs other duties as requested by Supervisor.

 Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Minimum of high school diploma;
• Two years’ experience as an office secretary/receptionist, knowledge of standard office equipment (computers, photocopy, fax machines, etc.);
• Effective written/verbal English, Russian and Uzbek communication skills;
• Ability to pass relevant Bank tests as required.

 Additional Skills Needed:

• Good team player with ability to interact tactfully and effectively with staff and visitors at all levels;
• Ability to work accurately and complete tasks according to specific instructions.

Citizens of Uzbekistan with the required qualifications, experience and skills are invited to send their curriculum vitae, together with a covering letter, to Mr. Andrew Panyaev (apanyaev@worldbank.org), Office Manager, World Bank Country Office in Uzbekistan, International Business Center (15th floor), 107B Amir Timur street, Tashkent.  Telephone: 138-59-50, fax: 138-59-51/52.  Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and interviewed during November 6-10, 2006.

The closing date for receipt of applications is November 5, 2006.

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