Executive Assistant to Senior Director
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
We have an excellent opportunity for an Executive Assistant to work within our Economic, Youth and Sustainable Development Directorate (EYSDD).
The Commonwealth Secretariat in London is the principal intergovernmental agency of the Commonwealth and its backbone, promoting democracy, rule of law, human rights, good governance, and social and economic development.
The Economic, Youth & Sustainable Development Directorate (EYSDD) is responsible for the Secretariat’s technical programmes on global, regional, and national economic and sustainable development. The work of EYSDD is divided into three areas: Climate Change; Debt Management and Economic Policy and Small States.
The Executive Assistant works closely with the Senior Director EYSDD, providing programmatic and operational support across the thematic areas of the Directorate. The post-holder supports the smooth running of the Senior Director’s office. This includes preparing internal and external correspondence; diary management; travel and transportation arrangements; organising official social and representational events; maintaining records; supporting the review of operational responsibilities of the Senior Director including preparation of budgets; preparation of presentations as required; and may be called upon to assist in stand-alone and on-going project work.
To be considered for this opportunity you will need a degree in any field related to the technical work of the Directorate. You will need at least five years of experience in a similar type of work, working for a senior manager or executive. A Master’s Degree in any field related, experience of working in an international intergovernmental organisation, and membership of a professional administrative body is desirable.
About us
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries.
It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.
Our member governments have agreed to shared goals like development, democracy and peace. Our values and principles are expressed in the Commonwealth Charter.
The Commonwealth's roots go back to the British Empire. But today any country can join the modern Commonwealth. The last two countries to join the Commonwealth were Gabon and Togo in 2022.
Vision & mission
The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation that supports member countries to achieve the Commonwealth's aims of development, democracy and peace.
We:
- are a voice for small and vulnerable states
- champion young people
- promote justice and human rights
- address threats like climate change, debt and inequality
- help grow economies and boost trade
- support decision-makers to make good laws and deliver policies
- help strengthen governance and build inclusive public institutions
- provide technical help and training
- send experts and observers to countries to give impartial advice and help solve national problems
- provide systems, software and research for managing resources.
Our vision
To help create and sustain a Commonwealth that is mutually respectful, resilient, peaceful and prosperous and that cherishes equality, diversity and shared values.
Our mission
We support member governments, and partner with the broader Commonwealth family and others, to improve the well-being of all Commonwealth citizens and to advance their shared interests globally.
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