Bilingual Secretary at Golden Star

JOB PURPOSE 

• The incumbent will provide bilingual secretarial services and administrative support to the Board of Golden Star, and the general workforce.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

The role accountabilities are stated below: 

• Interpret discussions at meetings, workshops, field visits and during other engagements from Chinese to English and vice versa;
• Translate management reports and documents in both written and oral from English to Chinese and vice versa;
• Manage and maintain executive itinerary by scheduling appointments and meetings, receiving and welcoming visitors, making follow-ups on 
• correspondences and organize required logistics;
• Assist with public relations activities and other programmes requiring interpretation and translation;
• Coordinate camp supplies and assist with other administrative and welfare services for Chinese and other foreign nationals as may be required;
• Support and facilitate completion of management reports in the appropriate language;
• Take minutes of meetings where required. 
• Perform any other related duties which may be assigned from time to time by the employee's leader.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge

• Must have minimum of HND/Diploma in Translation or University degree in Linguistics or Languages (Chinese (a must), English, French and other 
• foreign languages);
• Must have good working experience in translation and interpretation as well as related administrative services in an organization with culturallydiverse background;
• Excellent written and spoken English, Chinese. French and other languages will be added advantage;

Skills

• Fluent in oral and written expressions in English, Chinese. French and additional international language will be an added advantage;
• Ability to work under pressure and be dependable for results;
• Excellent work ethics, 
• Adoptive and problem-solving skills to carry out tasks associated with the position;
• Ability to manage own time effectively and that of others in relation to role's accountabilities;
• Ability to recognize preconceived notions and stereotypical views of people and able to adopt inclusive and culturally appropriate behaviors;
• Ability to balance multiple tasks within set deadlines;
• Strong sense of urgency as well as a high level of confidentiality;
• Computer skills with excellent knowledge of Microsoft office applications, inter/intranet, email and social media;
• Ability to use interpretation and translation tools to organise meetings via zoom and other similar international meeting platforms