Grade: G4

Vacancy no.: DC/ENTERPRISES/GS/2025/01
Publication date: 14 January 2025
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 19 January 2025

Job ID: 12653
Department: ENTERPRISES
Organization Unit: SOCIAL FINANCE
Location: Geneva
Contract type: Short Term

Contract duration: 6 months

This is a temporary assignment with a duration of 6 months.

The selection process is not subject to the rules and procedures defined in Annex I of the ILO Staff Regulations.

The following are eligible to apply:

General office management, administrative and logistic support for meetings, seminars and/or workshops organized under the project/programme. Update information on project website and databases. Reply to queries and emails for information. Maintain files, databases and official records related to project activities. Search and select relevant information and records for officials upon request. Liaise/Request services from other work units inside or outside the office for completion of tasks. Process all administrative arrangements for official travel, including travel authorizations, visas and other required clearances. Assist in calculating cost estimates and compile documents and materials for missions for colleagues, resource persons and participants of meetings, seminars and project-related activities. Compile routine financial data and information for project-related activities. Enter data to classify and code transactions. Prepare and process transactions in IRIS including contracts, travel requests, purchase orders, purchase requisitions and external payment authorisations. Arrange payments of resource persons, such as daily subsistence allowance. Draft payment-related correspondence, ensure follow-up and maintain records. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

Education

Completion of secondary school education.

Experience

At least three years’ experience in general office management and clerical support work.

Languages

Excellent knowledge of one working language (English or French), and good working knowledge of the other.

Competencies

Ability to organize own work. Ability to prioritize work assignments, organize own schedule, perform routine work independently, meet deadlines and adapt to changing demands and multiple tasks. Proficient in basic computer software (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Reader) and ability to use other software packages required by the Office. Ability to obtain services from other work units inside or outside the office for completion of tasks. Ability to work as a member of a team and manage a heavy workload under time pressure. Knowledge of practices and procedures for preparing administrative documents and maintaining filing systems. Ability to draft correspondence and correct documents in accordance with established standards. Ability to work with accuracy and to pay attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Customer service skills in order to provide courteous, prompt and efficient responses to clients. Understanding of principles of non-discrimination and gender equality. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and gender-sensitive behaviour and attitudes are also required.

Recruitment process

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit the ILO Jobs website. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

Fraud warning

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