Protocol / Procurement Officer Vacancy at the Embassy of Sweden
Protocol / Procurement Officer Vacancy at the Embassy of Sweden
The Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi represents Sweden in Kenya, Somalia, Rwanda, Burundi, Seychelles and Comoros. The Embassy also represents Sweden in UNEP and UN-HABITAT.
The Embassy represents and advances Swedish policies, interests and values in political and economic relations, development cooperation, in trade and investment promotion and in cultural and information matters.
It provides consular services to Swedish nationals and migration services to non-nationals. There is 59 staff working in the Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi, which makes it the second largest Swedish Embassy in the world.
The Embassy of Sweden now seeks to recruit an experienced Protocol/Procurement Officer for the tasks of protocol issues, tender and procurement, clearing and forwarding of imported goods as well as advice on legal matters within the administration of the Embassy.
The preferred candidate will meet the following requirements:
University degree in law or in a field related to the requirements of the role
Minimum 3 years experience from a similar position, preferably in another foreign mission
Well experienced in protocol procedures in Kenya
Well connected with the relevant network
Experience and knowledge of legal contracts, tendering and procurement processes
Excellent organizational skills as well as proven record of honesty and integrity
Superior interpersonal, written and oral communication and networking skills
Excellent and proven service mindedness and cooperation skills
Excellent command of spoken and written English
Documented administrative competence and computer skills MS. Word, Excel etc
Target driven and self motivated
In possession of a valid drivers license
Indicative start date for the position is June 1, 2010.
Salary in accordance with the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs salary system for locally engaged employees.
Applications should include a detailed CV with educational qualifications, a summery of professional experience and a minimum of 3 professional references.
For queries about the job, please send email to Counsellor Helena Marcus: helena.marcus @ foreign.ministry.se
or Personnel Officer Louise Haligren: louise.hallgren @ foreign.ministry.se
Applications should be submitted to: ruth.muriuki @ foreign.ministry.se, at the latest April 9, 2010.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
