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To provide full office support to the British Ambassador (resident in Santo Domingo) and the Charge d’Affaires (resident in Port au Prince). Responsible for updating the Embassy social media; management of the Chevening Scholarship scheme; visit programme planning; official event organisation; local budget management.

strong written and oral communication skills including fluency in English; Good IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint); administrative/office experience. Ability to work as a team player, including remotely with colleagues in Santo Domingo and London.

The full range of activities required to ensure the smooth running of the British Embassy, which includes:
•Making appointments, organising official entertainment and transport for the Charge d’Affaires and official visitors
•Arranging the Ambassador’s programme for her monthly visits
•Managing the Embassy’s official communication with Haitian institutions, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, customs authorities and other diplomatic missions.
•Drafting letters and official documents in French
•Arranging regional visit programmes for official travel of the Chargé d’Affaires

For full details of the position please see the advertisement on the gov.uk website - details here: https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-2/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/5198-Executive-Assistant/en-GB

Programme and budget management experience. Social media experience. Experience or interest in UK.