High Commission for Grenada, London, United Kingdom 

Vacancy Announcement: Administrative, Public Affairs and Accounting Assistant 

Role: To perform administrative, public affairs, and accounting duties to facilitate the Mission’s diplomatic engagements and advance Grenada’s foreign policy agenda. 

Duties and Responsibilities: The range of duties will vary according to the exigencies of the High Commission but includes the following: 

• Manage the diary of the Head of Mission including invitations. 
• Manage travel arrangements for the Head of Mission and visiting government officials. 
• Maintain Embassy databases including government contacts and nationals in the diaspora. 
• Organize and assist with functions hosted or supported by the High Commission. 
• Attend meetings as directed by the Head of Mission 
• Draft and electronically file all internal and external forms of communication including diplomatic correspondence and official letters. 
• Serve as the Public Affairs Assistant with responsibility for drafting press releases and social media content, including any other forms of public-facing messaging as directed by the Head of Mission. 
• Assist the First Secretary with the preparation of monthly accounts for Capital. 
• Adhere to office protocol and procedures. 
• Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Mission. 

Candidate Profile: To be eligible, the following qualifications and competencies are required: 

• Degree in a discipline of relevance to the role of Administrative, Public Affairs, and Accounting Assistant or relevant professional experience in the diplomatic field. 
• Minimum of five years relevant work experience.
• Strong IT skills with expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, social media and videography. This will be tested. 

• The legal right to work in the United Kingdom. 
• High degree of integrity and trust. 
• Excellent inter-personal, communication, presentation, networking and reporting skills. 
• The ability to understand, collate, report and communicate complex information. 
• Excellent command of the English language and strong writing and communication skills. This will be tested. 
• Initiative and the ability to work with a small team. 
• Excellent customer service skills. 
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills. 
• Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure. 
• The applicant must be agreeable to extended working hours outside of the stated 9 to 5, to include weekends and bank holidays. 
• Applicants must be between the ages of 25 and 45 

In addition to the above competencies, the following criteria are desirable: 

• A foreign language 
• Accounting experience 
• Office management experience 
• Public relations experience 
• A working knowledge of regional and international issues 
• Experience working in an International Organization or Diplomatic Mission 

How to Apply: 

Interested applicants must provide the following (incomplete applications will not be considered): 

1. • A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the following: Details of University degree(s) or diploma(s) and details of subjects studied, and grades earned. 
   • Names and contact details for three referees 
   • A signed application letter specifically applying for this position and addressing the essential requirements as advertised. 
   • Supporting documentation in the form of original documents will be required from short-listed applicants, including: Proof of your legal right to work in the U.K. 
   • References from former employers 
   • Original University Degree certificates. 

Only electronic applications sent via email will be accepted. Application emails should include the subject – “Application: Administrative, Public Affairs & Accounting Assistant”. 

Please submit attachments in PDF format and not pictures or other formats. 

Only applications fully submitted online will be accepted and considered. Applications will not be accepted after the online closing date. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. 

ApplicationS must be submitted electronically to E: l.bartholomew@grenada-highcommission.co.uk no later than 20 September 2024.