International Committee of the Red Cross
Regional Delegation for South Asia
Mission in Dhaka

www.icrc.org

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an impartial, neutral and independent organization striving to protect and assist the victims of war and internal violence, has been working in Bangladesh again since 1997.

The ICRC Mission in Dhaka is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated person for the following position:

1. Position

Job title:                      Receptionist (Grade 03)
Location:                     Dhaka
Starting date:             Immediately

The Receptionist cum Office Assistant will be working under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chancellor/ Welcome in close coordination with the Administrator.

2. Responsibilities

The Receptionist cum Office Assistant is mainly responsible for:

• Provide reception service for the Mission (telephone calls and visitors)
• Answer phone calls and ensures connection with proper departments
• Upon request dials and connects person to person
• Takes messages and relays information
• General office work including administrative translations, forms, photocopying and distribution
• Assist to Organize welcome for New comers and visitors

Professional requirements

• Secondary School certificate/ H.S.C
• Work experience: Minimum 2 years proven professional experience in similar jobs in, Receptionist, Office Assistant, administrative tasks.
• Languages: Must be fluent in spoken and written English and Bengali. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.
• Computer skills: Must have excellent and proven computer skills – particularly MS Office, Excel.

Personal qualities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and good team player. Ease of contact with other people. Self-starter, possessing a sound sense of responsibility, good organizational skills, patience and perseverance, ability to keep a good spirit in stressful situations.  

Applications should specifically cover qualifications, and particulars of present and past employment. Present emoluments should be specified. Only short listed candidates will be invited for an interview and written test. Please apply online with motivation letter and curriculum vitae by Wednesday 31 March 2010, to the Head of Mission, ICRC Dhaka.