THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE.

Role Title: Senior Personal Assistants

Role Nature: Volunteer

Location: Home-based

With 160 volunteers worldwide, BCI as a voluntary organisation is delighted to recruit new VOLUNTEERS to fill the role of Personal Assistant to the Director-General.

Responsibilities:

• To handle external correspondence for the Director-General;
• To manage and monitor incoming and outgoing email correspondence, responding and redirecting mail items to directorate officers as necessary, ensuring replies are issued within corporate deadlines and to standard;
• To schedule high-level meetings for the Director-General;
• To provide cover to Divisional Secretaries on an ad hoc basis;
• To work with the Senior Administrative Officer to ensure the smooth running of the Director-General’s Office;
• To implement and manage new administrative processes where appropriate;
• To undertake factual research as required;
• To support general resource management duties and occasionally help coordinate cross-divisional programs;
• To support the Director-General during conferences and events.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent English oral communication skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent English writing
• Close attention to details
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance competing work demands
• Ability to support technology-enabled meetings e.g. video conferencing, skype, digital conference calls
• High attention to detail and proven experience in managing sensitive data
• Conscientious but proactive approach
• Solution-orientated and confident style

Relevant Experience:

• Proven experience working in a similar role is essential, preferably acquired in a fast-moving growth environment.
• Experience working in a high-pressure environment and delivering to tight deadlines
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Some knowledge of topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred.