SVN/2026/049/Administrative Assistant - Communication/G3/Yaounde
SVN/2026/049/Administrative Assistant - Communication/G3/Yaounde
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Employee type
Full-TimePosition
Experienced Professional
Offer Salary
Attractive
For Freelance
No
Application deadline
Aug 31, 2026
Job Description
SVN/2026/049/Administrative Assistant - Communication/G3/Yaounde
Apply Before
09/01/2026, 01:00 AM
Contract Type
Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Initial Contract Duration
3 months
Org Type
Country Office
Vacancy Type
Special Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type
General Service
Grade
G-3
Responsibilities
- Type, format and draft routine correspondence; collate tables, reports, presentations, publications, and other documentation;
- Receive, screen and direct telephone calls and visitors; respond to routine internal and external enquiries and/or refer to appropriate contacts /units;
- Enter, retrieve, structure and update selected information and data from various sources (e.g. Intra-/Internet, office files, etc.); present results in standard format;
- Set up and maintain office files and reference systems according to standard procedures;
- Initiate, view and track a variety of administrative transactions in the computerized financial / travel / human resources systems;
- Support the organization and administration of meetings, workshops and events (e.g. arranging for meeting rooms and other facilities).
- Assist with arranging for travels: organize transport, logistics, accommodation, documents;
- Ensure availability of office supplies and appropriate maintenance of office equipment; and,
- Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
- High school diploma with three years of relevant experience; or,
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or related fields from an accredited institution with one year of relevant professional experience.
EXPERIENCE
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail, Outlook;
- Attention to detail, ability to organize paperwork in a methodical way;
- Discreet, details and clients-oriented, patient and willingness to learn new things; and,
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
SKILLS
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams).
- Good administrative and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and filing systems.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to work with accuracy under tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Service-oriented attitude and willingness to learn.
Languages[1]
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
REQUIRED
For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).
Skills
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Job Overview
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Location
Yaounde, Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroon
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Offered Salary
Attractive
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Qualification
Experienced Professional
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Functional Area
Administration
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Degree Level
Masters
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Industry
Non-governmental Organization (NGOs) , Administration -
Date Posted
2 months ago
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Apply Before
Aug 31, 2026
