Senior Assistant Internal Audit

Duties

• Facilitate the input, extraction and maintenance of information on internal Agency sources relevant to the daily operation.
• Maintain the IA documentation.
• Assist the IA staff in organizing meetings, workshops and conferences in accordance with Agency procedures.
• Be responsible for the administrative organizational aspects including requesting conference facilities/hotel accommodation, processing approvals/memos/invitations, requesting linguistic services, quotes from caterers and support to participants;
• Make arrangements for travel / in-Theatre assignments, including associated NATO Travel Authorization, reserving accommodation, submitting security clearances / visit requests, and preparing purchase orders for conference/exhibition fees;
• Enter relevant information in IMIS along with supporting documentation.
• Preparation of correspondence, reports and documents often of a complex technical nature to include tabulation and formulae, using word processing, spreadsheet and graphics applications, in accordance with the Agency's official document formatting guidelines.
• This will include the correction of language usage where necessary, copying and distributing as appropriate;
• Prepare and circulate proof copies of formal IA reports for necessary review and signatures, ensuring final copies are forwarded for printing, and appropriate distribution lists are forwarded;
• Prepare and process web formatted information and maintain the information on the web pages.
• Act as a point of contact for the IA staff and deal diplomatically and effectively with a wide variety of issues, including answering enquiries and incoming telephone calls, and assisting in the scheduling of the day-to-day business.
• Determining, controlling and maintaining the information flow, including e-mail traffic within the office;
• Drafting of straightforward memoranda, notes and cover letters to documents.
• Prioritising work and processing it accurately and speedily;
• Filing of correspondence and documents in accordance with the Agency's procedures and providing assistance in obtaining requested documents;
• Assist staff in following the Agency's procedures and guidelines and give appropriate advice;
• Liaise with staff of the Agency and external contacts on issues relating to IA;
• Perform the roles and corresponding duties of Unit IKM Officer and Learning Officer, on behalf of the function;
• Deputize for higher grade staff, if required
• Perform any other duties as may be required.

Requirement

• Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 2 years post-related experience.
• Or a secondary educational qualification with 4 years post-related experience.
• Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 2 years post-related experience. Or a secondary educational qualification with 4 years post-related experience.
• At least two years' experience in a progressively responsible technical and administrative support job;
• Demonstrated skills in use of personal computer office automation packages, currently Microsoft applications to include Share Point;
• Familiarity with databases;
• Excellent command of spoken and written English, with a proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to take initiative and a flexible approach allowing the incumbent to respond reliably and competently to changing requirements in a demanding environment;
• Excellent inter-personal skills, and the ability to be responsive and sensitive to both external and internal customers and staff.
• Full time on-site: Yes.
• Required Security Clearance: NATO Secret.

Preferences

• Vocational education in software related and Internet based technologies related to business administration and MIS packages, databases and application software;
• Experience in maintaining web pages;
• Experience within the IA domain;
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT;