Pakistan Mission to United Nations

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Permanent Mission of Pakistan to United Nations in New York, Information Wing, invites applications for the post Personal Assistant/Stenographer in the office of Counselor Press.

Job Title: Personal Assistant/Stenographer

Job Description: The candidate is expected to serve as a personal Assistant/Stenographer in the Information wing for the Counselor Press at the Pakistan Mission to the United Nations, New York.

Job Type: Full Time/Contractual/Temporary Basis

Work Location: Pakistan Mission to the UN, Information wing, 8 East 65th Street, 10065, New York

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Record and File Management of the Information Wing
• Maintain and continue to improve filing system
• Arrange and Schedule meetings and manage Calendar of Events for Counselor Press.
• Manage log-in info, keep documentation up to date
• Screen emails and receive media personnel at office.
• Drafting letters, correspondence with concerned UN offices, Media, and Missions
• Handle Liaison and other communication needs during High-Level Events
• Assist in developing Media Products, Reports, and coverage assignments
• Research and referencing when needed
• Special projects

Qualification and Skills:An intelligent, organized personal assistant/Stenographer with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills is required for the operational support across a wide variety of tasks and initiatives taken up by the Information wing. The right applicant will be meticulous while keeping the knowledge of United Nations system and Member States in mind and should also be able to manage multiple simultaneous projects.

Candidates should have exceptional communication skills, a commitment to achieving a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and a no-task-too-small approach to the work.

An ideal team member should be holding:

• ABachelor's Degree or More from any recognized University.
• A speed of 50 words per minutes in shorthand in English and 40 words in typing.
• Knowledge of Computers in using M/s. Word, Excel, Power Point
• Familiarity with publishing and web design
• The knowledge of design and layout of website development and maintenance.
• A working knowledge of a range of software, hardware and operating systems, photography and other media related skills.
• Knowledge of making Posters, Newsletters etc. by using different software, applications i.e., Canva, Adobe Photoshop etc.
• Excellent knowledge of social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube
• Ability to use social media effectively and develop media analytical reports.
• Effective communication skills, including speaking, writing and active listening.
• Knowledge of additional languages will be preferred
• Knowledge of Pakistan Mission and the UN System is preferred.
• Any two references from respectable persons (academic/professional)

Application Submission: Interested candidates can fill in the Online Application Form and also send their application along with supporting documents (Copy of Degrees/Reference letters/Resume/Residential Status) addressed to "Press Counselor or Head of Chancery, Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations, 8 East 65th Street New York-10065. The same should be received within 15 days of this advertisement.

No TA/DA for interview will be payable.

The Mission reserves the right to accept or reject any candidate.

Contact: For enquiries/further questions if any, please call: Ph # 212-879-8600 Ext: 126 or Email: pakpress2@gmail.com

Posted: December 08 2021