Secretary , UTZ CERTIFIED

Do you want to be involved in the international dynamics of sustainability, where ideals and pragmatism meet?

UTZ CERTIFIED is a label and program for sustainable farming worldwide. Our mission is to create a world where sustainable farming is the norm. Sustainable farming helps farmers, workers and their families to fulfil their ambitions and contributes to safeguard the world’s resources, now and in the future.

UTZ CERTIFIED is one of the largest programs for responsibly produced coffee, tea and cocoa in the world, working across all continents with leading brands and retailers, such as Sara Lee, Mars, Nestlé, Heinz, Ahold and IKEA.

UTZ CERTIFIED is headquartered in Amsterdam and works closely with its partner network in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Due to growth of the department, UTZ CERTIFIED is hiring a:

Secretary

As secretary you are at the heart of the organization. You assist the Executive Team through operational and secretarial tasks. With your service oriented and pro-active attitude you make sure that your colleagues can focus on their core tasks. You are also the hostess of the organization by answering the phone and welcoming guests at the door.

Responsibilities

• Secretarial tasks for the Executive Team
• General office tasks: managing any administrative and secretarial tasks, like preparing letters and documents, scheduling appointments and organizing meetings
• Facilities tasks: management of services and processes that support the management of the organization and organizing accommodation/flights/visa for guests and staff
• Reception, e.g. attend to visitors and deal with inquiries, answering the phone, handling of mail and deliveries
• Other tasks, e.g. taking notes during meetings and supporting colleagues with organizing events

The secretary reports to the Finance & Administration Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree (HBO) in a relevant field
• At least 5 years of work experience as a secretary in a professional services firm
• Strong competency in planning, scheduling and multitasking
• Flexibility, ability to work autonomously, ability to handle multiple priorities
• Good personal presentation and professional manner, service oriented and ability to work in an intercultural setting
• Reliable and accurate, eye for detail without losing the general overview
• Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken. A third language (esp. Spanish, German or French) is a plus
• Proficient in Windows Office (incl. PowerPoint) and Internet

Employment is based upon 32 - 40 hours/week. The position is based in Amsterdam. We can only consider candidates who have a work & residency permit for the Netherlands/EU.

This is your opportunity to create real value for a meaningful global sustainability initiative!

Please send your application to application@duurzaamheidwerkt.nl before July 16 2012, mentioning Secretary in the subject line. For more information about this position please contact Thamar Zijlstra: +31 (0) 6 41 89 98 46 (before July 5) and Chris Mulder: +31 (0) 6 14 19 60 86 (from July 9). The first round of interviews will be held on July 23 and 24. The second round is on July 26 and 27.

More information about UTZ CERTIFIED Good Inside: www.utzcertified.org.