Our Client, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an international financial institution founded in April 1991, in London, to foster the transition towards open market oriented economies and to promote private and entrepreneurial initiatives in Central and Eastern Europe, the Baltic States and the CIS. The Bank has 63 members (61 countries and 2 European organisations). Further information about the EBRD's role and activities can be found on the Bank's website: www.ebrd.com

On Friday 14 and Saturday 15 May 2010, the EBRD will hold its Annual Meeting and Business Forum in Zagreb (Croatia) and is therefore in a need of a number of enthusiastic candidates to support the Annual Meeting.

Participation in this event is a great opportunity for students looking for a possibility to gain relevant international experience in addition to stimulating compensation package.

Delegation Receptionist (m/f)

location: Zagreb
24 employees needed (estimated)
4 days engagement (estimated)

Key tasks and responsibilities:

The role of the delegation receptionist is to provide a reception service for delegation offices.

Duties will include:

• Greeting delegates and visitors, and directing them to the relevant offices;
• Providing information on Annual Meeting events and giving directions to function rooms, facilities, etc;
• Ensuring that the press or any other visitor does not access delegation offices unescorted.

Skills and Experience Required:

• A good command of spoken English, and fluency in other languages as required;
• Strong communication skills, including pleasant and efficient telephone manner and diplomacy and tact;
• Ability to deal calmly and effectively with all enquiries and requests;
• Ability to follow instructions;
• Willingness to help others as and when required.

Personal Profile:

• Smart presentation, professional and confident attitude;
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, and a capacity for hard work;
• Ability to work efficiently and cheerfully as part of a team, especially during quiet periods;
• Good sense of priorities and initiative with an attention for detail;
• Reliable, flexible approach with the willingness to work overtime if required.

Dates/Hours of work:

The estimated period of work is from Monday 10 to Sunday 16 May 2010, from approximately 08:00 to approximately 20:00.

Please apply through our application form here.

Please be informed that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview. We are expecting your application by March 25th, 2010.