Administrative Assistant (Roster)

International Maritime Organization; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime organization in London is seeking temporary employees for operational and administrative support. Key responsibilities include coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, managing procurement, and maintaining databases. Candidates should have experience in administrative roles and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers valuable experience in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational support and administrative tasks.
• Strong proofreading and communication skills.
• Familiarity with financial budget monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination support and manage operational matters.
• Prepare documents and update meeting files.
• Assist in organizing meetings and events.

Job description

IMO is seeking to engage a number of temporary employees to provide full-time operational and administrative support to several functional areas of the Organization throughout the year.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide integrative and adaptive coordination support, including the day-to-day operational and contractual matters, implementation and assessment of progress of tasks.
2. Prepare and update meeting documents; correspondence, meeting files; draft reports and briefs; including the preparation of tables, graphs, spreadsheets and presentations.
3. Support IMO working/drafting groups during meetings, as required.
4. Proofread and monitor quality and uniformity of correspondence and where necessary edit all correspondence, documentation and reports to ensure an excellent standard is met, in conformity with established IMO practices.
5. Assist in the coordination of meetings and events at IMO Headquarters or virtual meetings (via Teams or Zoom), as appropriate, ensuring internal logistical processes are followed.
6. Communicate with participants; disseminate meeting information and materials in consultation with the line managers in the relevant Section. Liaise with focal points and sub contractors in the field, as required.
7. Assist in monitoring the execution of budget (control of procurement aspects of the various contracts) and manage all procurement aspects including the preparation and control of the budget. Produce statistical reports and statistics in Excel.
8. Prepare purchase requisitions and framework requisitions, as well as goods receipt on delivery of purchased services or goods. Process trips by coordinating travel and visa arrangements, in consultation with the line manager and internal or external stakeholders on related matters such as accommodation, security clearance, meet and greet, etc.
9. Organize databases and maintain the electronic filing system on SharePoint.
10. Maintain the diary and advise the line manager of all forthcoming meetings, commitments and appointments providing well-researched files with relevant background information.
11. Maintain and update webpages on the IMO public and intranet website.
12. Perform any other related duties within the relevant Section and cover for other administrative staff, as may be required.