The IOF seeks an Office Support Person

The International Orienteering Federation (IOF) is the world governing body of the sport of orienteering. The IOF is recognised by the International Olympic Committee. The IOF has a membership of 70 national orienteering federations.

The IOF now seeks an

Office Support Person

The position is full-time, based at the IOF Secretariat in Helsinki. The preferred starting date is 15 March 2010.

Responsibilities

• general office duties such as word processing of letters and documents, dissemination of email, data entry, updating data base, photocopying, scanning, faxing, record keeping, archiving, distribution of material to members, assisting with reports, proof reading
• supporting other office personnel

Required skills

• ability to work in a small office environment
• strong keyboarding skills
• use of PC applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• ability to work independently
• willingness to learn and seek advice
• attention to detail
• being well organised
• good communication skills
• competence in both spoken and written English and a working knowledge of Finnish

Applications close on 22 February 2010. Please apply in writing – outlining any previous experience and your ability to perform the role – to The Secretary General, International Orienteering Federation, Radiokatu 20, FI-00093 SLU, FINLAND, e-mail: barbro.ronnberg@orienteering.org.