The main purpose of the job is providing administrative support to the Regional Management and Western Balkans and Croatia (WBC) - Country Directors in delivering DIT (Department for International Trade) services to UK companies in the Western Balkans and Croatia and CEN (Central Europe Network) region in accordance with the annual business plan. Roles and responsibilities: Handle CEN regional administrative work and Western Balkans + Croatia (WBC) administrative needs, managing the relevant mail correspondence at request and occasionally engagement with UK counterparts as necessary (30%)
Gathers information and prepares written reports on key sectors of interest; report writing, help with interaction recording (30%)
Supports DIT team members in organising events including following-up, building lists and other activities (20%)
Work on ad-hoc work requests from across the team and deliver them in a timely manner (20%) Essential qualifications, skills and experience  Fluency in English and Croatian, both written and spoken (minimum C1 level according to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages *);
Availability to complete an internship of 39.5 hours a week, with flexible schedule from 8:30 -5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30 – 2pm on Fridays;
Relevant experience, or vocational qualification(s) (whether completed or in progress) in business/trade, economy, politics or allied areas;
Proven record of previous experience on various university projects;
Basic administrative skills – Use of Windows Office and web search.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  Enthusiastic, energetic and highly creative team player with a proven passion for public communications;
Good communication and organisational skills;
Some experience in working in office environment.
Required behaviours:  Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
Application deadline  2 August 2022
Type of Position  Fixed Term, Temporary
Working hours per week  39.5
Duration of Post  6 months
Location (City)  Zagreb
Number of vacancies  1 Salary
Currency  HRK
Salary  4.687,50 GROSS (+HRK360 transport allowance)
This is a full-time, temporary contract of 39.5 hours per week, for 6 months. The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance and must have pre-existing work authorisation for Croatia in order to apply. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Zagreb are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Croatian employment law.The British Embassy is committed to flexible working and providing a workplace that promotes diversity. Applicants should detail any flexible working requirements in their application. Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed): Core skills training will be provided at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. All staff have a personal development plan and have access to world-class learning and development opportunities. Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). To Apply go to link:
https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/user-6069435/candidate/eform/8696374/page/1