Assistant finance Jobs in Genf

Under article 4.2

paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.

In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the above-mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their application online by the above date.

The following are eligible to apply :

• ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.
• External candidates
• The recruitment process for General Service positions is subject to specific local recruitment criteria. The ILO may only offer a contract to persons who have a valid residency status in Switzerland or who currently reside in neighbouring France.

Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. A one-year fixed-term contract will be given. Extensions of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following : availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.

Introduction

This position is located in the Fundamentals Principles Rights at Work (FUNDAMENTALS) Branch of the Governance and Tripartism Department (GOVERNANCE). GOVERNANCE develops advice on labour laws and assistance on labour law reforms based on ILO conventions and recommendations. It provides state-of-the-art technical support and capacity-building to labour ministries and assists labour inspectors to build capacity and develop strategies to achieve compliance with labour laws, including occupational safety and health laws. It advocates and helps constituents to build strong and functional institutions and processes for social dialogue. GOVERNANCE includes ILO programmes to realize fundamental labour rights. It incorporates the following Branches and Units : Labour Administration, Labour Inspection and Occupational Safety and Health, Fundamentals Principles Rights at Work, Betterwork, Labour Law and Reform; and Social Dialogue and Tripartism.

The FUNDAMENTALS Branch carries out development cooperation, research and advocacy functions to assist ILO Member States to respect, promote and realize the fundamental principles and rights at work, which are : freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour; the effective abolition of child labour; the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation; and a safe and healthy working environment.

This position will be members of the FUNDAMENTALS’ Administrative and Finance team (FUNDAMENTALS POOL). These positions will be responsible for providing financial and administrative support to the Branch’s large development cooperation (DC) portfolio, contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the Branch.

Reporting lines :

The incumbents will report to the Senior Specialist on Non-discrimination, who is responsible for managing the FUNDAMENTALS Pool.

Description of Duties

Required qualifications

Education

Completion of secondary school education. Formal training in accounting and / or finance and administrative field would be an asset.

Experience

At least five years of progressively responsible finance and administrative work.

Languages

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

Competencies

Recruitment process