Apply: ILO Finance, Administrative Assistant

Deadline: 16 November, 2020

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Finance and Administrative Assistant.

The mission of ILO is to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out all operations required for expenditures under development cooperation funding, ensuring the most rational use of the funds
  • Monitor accounts regarding allocations and expenditures and make adjustments to optimise utilisation of the funds
  • Draft and clear administrative correspondence relative to budgetary matters to verify data, answer queries and obtain additional information
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgetary forecasts
  • Prepare background information, periodic and ad hoc reports for use in programme and budget preparations
  • Participate in budget analysis and projections, as required, and provide information upon request
  • Act as a certifying officer for proposed obligations
  • Ensure smooth functioning of the project administration and operation support-related functions in close collaboration with other administrative and operation support staff through the provision of management and administrative support to the project
  • Participate in the preparation of financial data to be included in the Financial Report and Audited Financial Statements

Requirements

  • Completion of secondary school education and training in an area related to Accounting and/or Finance, General Administration and Office Support from a recognised commercial school or equivalent
  • Six years of progressively responsible financial and administrative work with supervisory experience
  • Ability to prioritise work assignments, organise own schedule, perform routine work independently, meet deadlines and adapt to changing demands
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Reader
  • Ability to obtain services from other work units inside or outside the office for completion of tasks
  • Ability to lead a team and manage a heavy workload under pressure
  • Ability to work in a team and support project team covering seven countries
  • Knowledge and understanding of complex administrative guidelines and procedures, as well as the full range of administrative services within support areas such as HR, finance and procurement
  • Excellent command of English and good knowledge of Amharic
  • Nationality of Ethiopia

To apply and for more information, click here.

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