Receptionist A1 (04/21 DAR) – Maternity Cover

at British Embassy
Location Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted September 15, 2021
Category Customer Service
Embassy
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency TZS

Description

Job Category   

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)
Job Subcategory   

Reception
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)   

Main purpose of job:

Welcome visitors and manage the British High Commission

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Management of joint reception area for BHC Tanzania
  • Greet visitors and alert staff of visitor’s arrival
  • Handle and redirect calls through the switchboard
  • Answer basic telephone queries or redirect to relevant staff member to answer
  • Oversee the distribution of office newspapers
  • Update and distribute BHC meeting room registers
  • Receive / stamp incoming invoices & forward to budget monitors / accountants
  • Arrange hotel reservations for various sections in British High Commission Tanzania.
  • Raise requisitions on the BHC PRISM system.
  • Provide administrative assistance as directed by Line Manager
Essential qualifications, skills and experience   

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Customer service
  • Team working
  • Multitasking
  • Fluent English and Kiswahili
Required competencies   

Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Managing a Quality Service
Application deadline   

23 September 2021
Grade   

A1 (L)
Type of Position   

Fixed Term
Working hours per week   

38 hours
Duration of Post   

6 months
Region   

Africa
Country/Territory   

United Republic of Tanzania
Location (City)   

Dar Es Salaam
Type of Post   

British High Commission
Number of vacancies   

1
Salary   

TZS 1,579,714.45
Start Date   

1 December 2021
End Date   

30 June 2022
Other benefits and conditions of employment   

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

FCDO Mandatory Courses

Working Hours:

Monday – Thursday 7:30 – 3:30, Friday 7:30 – 01:00

Additional information   

  • Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
  • Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
  • The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission Dar Es Salaam are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Tanzania.