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WWF International, Assistant to Unit Heads, Communications & Marketing

If you have excellent communication and organization skills with a keen interest in the field of nature conservation, this job might just be for you!

We are looking for an Assistant to Unit Heads, Communications & Marketing (50%) who will be responsible in assisting the Unit Heads of the Communications & Marketing division in the day-to-day management of designated administrative duties.

Location:

WWF International office in Gland, Switzerland

Main responsibilities:

  • Assist the Unit Heads in their administrative functions, i.e. travel bookings, visas, invoice management, expense claims, meeting management;
  • Coordinate logistics for relevant internal meetings and external events as necessary;
  • Organise agendas, meetings and appointments for the Unit Heads;
  • Translate correspondence from and into French when necessary;
  • Organise travel/accommodation for Unit Heads, including negotiating fares, visas, costs, air-mile/CO² calculations and itineraries;
  • Perform other administrative duties as requested by the Unit Heads.

What you need:

Required Skills and Competencies
  • Excellent organisation skills, ability to prioritize; attention to details;
  • Proactive attitude and ability to take initiative and work independently;
  • Excellent team player with good networking and interpersonal skills;
  • Good awareness and sensitivity of different cultures and ability to communicate cross-culturally;
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and French;
  • Excellent computer knowledge and office software, including Excel, graphs, PowerPoint, internet, intranet (Google docs/sites or equivalent), and database;
  • An interest in the field of nature conservation and natural resource management;
  • Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
Please consult the attached job description for more information on the position.

How to apply?

Email a cover letter and CV to int.recruitments@wwfint.org

Please make sure to add the following reference in your e-mail subject line in order to receive an email confirmation: Assistant to Unit Heads


Deadline for applications: Friday 26th October 2012