VACANCY: Multi-purpose Packhouse Administrative Assistant

MINISTRY OF TRADE, ENERGY AND EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

   The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has secured financing from the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) to fund the first two (2) years of the operationalization of the Multi-Purpose Packhouses in Roseau and Portsmouth.

   The Dominica Export Import Agency (DEXIA) is the Executing Agency for the Project and hereby seeks suitably qualified persons to fill the following position:

 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Roseau & Portsmouth)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. To provide administrative support to the Management and staff employed at the Multi-Purpose Packhouse and to assist in the execution of duties in relation to the operations of the Pack Houses.
2. To ensure that all information related to any purchasing, processing, packaging, shipping and loading of produce is well documented.
3. To ensure that all required information related to Processors and part-time employees at the Packhouse are well documented and presented.
4. To undertake documentation of all activities related to shipments.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

Candidates should possess the following:

1. An Associate Degree in Office Administration from the Dominica State College or other recognized institution
2. Experience as an Administrative Assistant and knowledge of agriculture.
3. Knowledge of book keeping and accounts would be an advantage.
4. Excellent oral communication and strong report writing skills required.
5. Excellent time management skills.

Interested persons should submit applications along with Curriculum Vitae including the names of two (2) references under ‘confidential cover’ to:

The Permanent Secretary,

Ministry of Trade, Energy and Employment

Financial Centre

Kennedy Avenue

Roseau

Commonwealth of Dominica 

 DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS:

4:00PM, Friday April 17^th 2015