Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
Excellent professional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
A proactive, conscientious and solutions-focused approach to work.
Strong judgement and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.
Ability to work effectively in a remote and internationally distributed environment.
Confidence in communicating with senior executives and external stakeholders.
Ability to organise and support virtual meetings and technology-enabled events.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond calmly and professionally to changing priorities.
Ability to follow through on actions and ensure that tasks are completed within agreed timelines.
High standards of professionalism, reliability and accountability.
General and Specialist Knowledge
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
Familiarity with online meeting and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom or similar tools.
Familiarity with calendar and diary-management systems.
Familiarity with email and document-management systems.
Understanding of general administrative and office-management procedures.
Knowledge of digital collaboration, task-management, project-management or recruitment platforms would be advantageous.
Some knowledge or interest in DTID's areas of work, including climate change, sustainability, international development and emerging technologies, would also be desirable.
Education and Training
A Bachelor's degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Management, Office Administration, Human Resources, Communications, International Relations or another relevant field.
Equivalent professional or practical experience may also be considered.
Professional proficiency in English.
Knowledge of an additional international language would be advantageous.
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