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Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN | New York

Information Officer

Recruitment of Information Officer,

Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations

The Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations in New York is looking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated person to fill the role of Information Officer.  The successful candidate will require strong organisational, analytical and communications skills.  They will have the drive, flexibility and interpersonal skills needed to deliver as part of a small and busy team.

Position details

Start date: Immediate     

Location: Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN, New York

Contract duration: Initial twelve-month temporary contract

Working hours: 40 hours per week (and occasionally outside of normal office hours)

Conditions: Subject to US employment and taxation law

Annual Leave: Minimum of 20 days per annum, plus public holidays

Closing Date: October 25th at 18.00 (EST)

Role

  • Manage the flow of information at the Mission, including correspondence, invitations and the external email account
  • Lead a redevelopment and updating of the Mission’s electronic and paper record systems
  • Provide information management support to senior staff at the Mission
  • Develop a contacts management system for the Mission
  • Be a full member of representational team at the Mission, including in the organisation and delivery of events

Minimum requirements

  • Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to initiate and lead on projects
  • Excellent organisational, analytical and communications skills
  • Demonstrated IT skills, including records management
  • Works well and contributes positively in a team environment 
  • Permanent legal right to reside and work in the USA (for US Citizens – US passport, US birth certificate or US naturalization; for Permanent Residents - Green Card)

How to apply

Candidates should submit a CV of not more than two pages and a covering letter of not more than 500 words by email to PMUN.Jobs[at]dfa[dot]ie by 18.00 noon (EST) on 25 October 2017.

By submitting information electronically, parties accept that data may not be fully secure.  Parties may alternatively send their submissions by post to:

Anne Kane
Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN
1 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
885 2nd Avenue, 19th Floor
New York
NY 10017

to arrive no later than 18.00 noon (EST) on 25 October 2017.

Any personal information submitted to the Mission will only be used for its intended purposes and will be destroyed when no longer needed. Any other processing or disclosure of personal data is not allowed other than in the exceptional circumstances provided for under the Data Protection Acts.

In their applications, candidates should highlight relevant professional experience that demonstrates they meet the competencies and requirements outlined above.  A shortlisting of candidates for interview will take place.

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