This is an exciting and varied role at the heart of the British High Commission team in Honiara.

As Protocol Officer, the jobholder will support our relationship with the Solomon Islands Government including through written communication, functions, events and visit arrangements.

As Personal Assistant to the High Commissioner the jobholder will manage his diary provide administrative and logistical support. The jobholder will providing a high quality and professional customer service to visitors, including telephone and email enquiries.

We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic and keen to learn with high quality organisational skills and strong inter-personal skills. Candidates need to be pro-active and flexible to support the wider High Commission team and mission.

• Manage the diary and events for a busy High Commissioner, maximizing the use of his time, travel and other outreach, and to cope effectively with changes in pace, priorities and challenges.
• Managing a quality, pro-active and consistent protocol service. At the core of this will be networking and knowledge of all British High Commission stakeholders.
• Develop extensive links with colleagues in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET), other Embassies and High Commissions and other British High Commission stakeholders.
• Maintaining an embassy contact list.
• Drafting note verbales to Ministries and maintaining a record. Seeking advice from Solomon Island Ministries on a range of issues as well as informing Solomon Island Ministries of UK policy and priorities.
• Organising events, producing event guest lists, issuing invitations and managing the guest list.
• Managing the British High Commission email inbox and incoming and outgoing Post.
• Scheduling Visitors to the British High Commission including meet and greet.
• Organizing British High Commission deliveries and mail.
• Support wider embassy tasks including our crisis management capacity.
• Be part of a dynamic and supportive embassy team.
• Finance duties including managing a cash box.
• Other admin roles include management of diplomatic bag and office stationeries.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• IT skills including use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams)
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to use own initiative
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good organizing skills

Other skills / experience / qualifications:

Essential on arrival:

• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.

Desirable:

• Diploma/ Bachelors Degree in Secretarial Studies, Communications or similar field.
• Ability to drive.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

Salary: Starting rate of SBD 5,461.53 per month

How To Apply

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to Anthea Seka: anthea.seka@fcdo.gov.uk before 12th of July 2024.