Common Service Officer

Job Opportunity Common Service Officer
Embassy of Canada in Stockholm

Under the direction of the Management Consular Officer, the Common Service Officer manages logistical execution of program objectives and goals; provides and creates non-routine information; provides complex administrative support and services; provides services to diverse client base and initiates proactive collaboration; supervises other staff and performs other duties as required.

Closing Date for applications: 04 July 2013
Starting Salary: SEK 446,309. Rising to 629,729.

Essential Qualifications
. Language: Fluent English (oral and written) / Fluent Swedish (oral and written)
. Experience: Minimum 2* years of recent work experience providing complex
multidisciplinary services and advice at the officer level in an office for at least three of the following five areas;

Financial management; Human resource management; Contracting and procurement; Property projects and Asset management; Project management/Event logistics;

. Experience in developing and implementing company procedures/practices in at least 3 of the above listed areas;
. Minimum 2 year recent* experience working in a supervisory role(*Recent is defined as within the last 5 years)
. Education
- Degree from a recognized university/college in administration or business management or an equivalent combination of diploma and work experiences
. Knowledge
-Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and knowledge of administration of office procedures and practices
. Competencies
-Effective Interactive Communication - Oral and Written; Information-seeking; Judgement; Problem-solving; Setting priorities/organizational skills; Client focus
People Management; Teamwork and cooperation

The following competencies will be measured using Talent Q Trait Profile® psychometric test

Defined leader in relationship management; Analytical, methodical and conscientious in task management; Achievement oriented and resilient in self-management

Assets Qualification
Preference may be given to candidates who have the following asset qualifications:
-Previous experience in a Government or Public Sector environment
-Working knowledge of French

Only those candidates short listed to attend the Assessment Process will be contacted for further assessment shortly after the closing date. Persons interested in applying should forward an up to date C.V and a covering letter clearly explaining how they meet both the Essential and Asset Qualifications (if appropriate) to:

Contact: Human Resources Staffing
E-mail: rscema.personnel@international.gc.ca
Ref: STKHM 07/2013 (Please quote in all correspondence)
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