Grade: G5
GS Roster
Vacancy no.: DC/ISLAMABAD/GS/2023/07
Publication date: 27 October 2023
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 11 November 2023
Job ID: 11318
Location: Karachi
The ILO is issuing a call for expression of interest for candidates who wish to be included in a pool for temporary positions at the General Service (GS), G5, level at Headquarters (HQ) in Geneva.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application on-line in order to establish their profile in the pool, from which they may be considered for relevant opportunities that may arise.
The ILO may only offer a contract to persons who have a valid residency status in Switzerland or who currently reside in neighbouring France.
The following are eligible to apply:
Internal candidates on RB (FT,WLT) contracts should not apply to this call.
Temporary appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of extension, renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. A contract of between 3-12 months may be given.
The ILO values diversity among staff. We welcome applications from qualified men and women, including those with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.
About Better Work
We mobilize global brands, governments, factory owners and workers to improve working conditions, drive competitiveness and create a more equitable, more prosperous world.
The Power of Convening
As a partnership between the UN’s International Labour Organization and the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation, we know how to bring diverse groups together to create positive action that improves working conditions while stimulating productivity and competitiveness.
A Proven Approach
We create lasting, measurable change by empowering factories to improve the working conditions in their facilities. Our assessments are the global gold standard for rigour and integrity. Our training programs and advisory services change attitudes as well as behaviours.
National Action/ Global Influence
Through our comprehensive, university-led research, and by sharing best practices from our on-the-ground experience, we are able to shape the agenda well beyond the countries in which we work, influencing governments, brands and policy makers to make improving working conditions a top priority.
Purpose
Our work and our research have demonstrated – to employers, unions, global brands and governments – that improving working conditions and defending the rights of workers benefits all of us. We’ve improved the lives of more than 3 million workers, and millions more family members, while enhancing the profitability of their employers. There is no trade-off between better work and better business.
Better Work Pakistan
Better Work Pakistan (BWP) will be launched as a 3-year pilot Better Work country programme based on an in-depth preparatory phase and engagement with the tripartite constituents in Pakistan since 2017. The programme will open its office in Karachi/Sindh with selected staff based in Islamabad, but will cater to factories across the country. The vast majority of garment factories are located in Sindh and Punjab provinces. The planned pilot programme is anticipating to work with approximately 120 factories in this first phase. In parallel, BWP will work on an already agreed upon plan with the government, employers and workers to create a more enabling environment for a successful BW programme. This plan has been developed in close collaboration with the tripartite partners in Pakistan during the preparatory phase. It includes work on legal frameworks, the application of ILO Conventions and standards, capacity building of the constituents etc.
For more information about Better Work please see www.betterwork.org.
Reporting lines
The Finance and Administrative Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Better Work Pakistan Administration and Finance Officer and in close collaboration with relevant programme staff. The Responsible Chief is the Better Work Pakistan Country Programme Manager.
1. Oversee office management and administrative support services. Advise and assist project staff with interpretation of administrative rules, regulations and procedures. Make travel and hotel reservations, prepare travel authorizations and assemble information pertinent to the purpose of travel. Obtain and prepare documentation to support project expenditures, issuance of contracts and maintenance of records and files
2. Participate in the organization of special meetings and coordinate administrative arrangements for conducting workshops/seminars and trainings.
3. Maintain, contact and perform liaison duties, as required, with concerned technical units at Headquarters, ministries, government offices, social partners’ organizations and UN agencies.
4. Once the ERP system is implemented, act as Preparer in the ERP system by inputting data and processing routine administrative actions related to leave entitlements, contracts, purchase orders, payments processing, and/or travel ready for approval by CO-Islamabad finance staff;
5. Prepare, on own initiative, correspondence, reports, evaluations and justifications in relation to financial and administrative tasks, including those of a confidential nature. Prepare periodic finance and administrative statistics, reports and correspondence.
6. Prepare background information, detailed cost estimates, monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reports for use in project budget preparations. Participate in budget analysis and projections as required.
7. Carry out all operations required for expenditures under technical cooperation funding, ensuring the most rational use of the funds. This includes making calculations, requesting funds, checking supporting justifying documents and making payments.
8. Monitor accounts regarding allocations and expenditures and make adjustments, in coordination with the National Administration and Finance Officer and Better Work Pakistan Country Programme Manager, to optimize utilization of the funds. Draft administrative correspondence related to the verification of data, and respond to queries and requests for additional information. Follow up on VAT claims, as appropriate, and provide financial information on the utilization of resources for management purposes and donor reporting.
9. Draft responses to audit inquiries and observations and assist in the follow up of audit recommendations.
10. Evaluate and propose improvements to work methods and processes with a view to ensuring optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Completion of secondary school education. Training in an area related to general administration and office support
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible financial and administrative work experience. Experience of working with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
Excellent knowledge of the working language of the duty station and a good knowledge of English.
Recruitment process
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ILO Jobs. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
Evaluation may include a telephone interview with a recruiter, one or several written tests, including a Ms Office online test, and an interview with a hiring manager. ILO uses communication technologies such as Zoom and Ms Teams in the process of assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Fraud warning
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