LGA seeks an Administrative Support Officer, based out of Geneva office, to assist the team with the organisation of international events (including ILGA’s world conferences), the smooth running of operations in Geneva, and with the administration of financial transactions.
Closing date for receipt of applications by email to recruitment@.ilga.org: 09.00 a.m. Monday 16 July 2018 (Central European Summer Time)
The position holder jointly with Senior Projects and support Officer will organise and co-ordinate practical preparation of meetings, conferences (including ILGA World Conferences), events and actions including procuring and booking venues, hotels and travel arrangements, contacts with participants, and preparing documentation as necessary.
The incumbent will also administrate international scholarship programs for the upcoming events (including world conference) and provide on-site support to human right defenders travelling to Geneva for advocacy training at the UN and support ILGA UN program officers when needed.
The person will manage the efficient day-to-day running of the office systems, supplies, premises and equipment; process receipts and other documents relating to goods and services supplied; create and maintain accurate and up-to-date paper and computerized records of financial transactions, invoices, receipts, expense claims.
The ILGA office in Geneva is currently a team of seven staff, a consultant and three interns. The selected candidate, while focussing very much on their own area of work for the vast majority of the time, will also work with other staff on team projects, including on ILGA conferences, other project work, communications and fundraising.
A high standard of written and spoken English is required. Competence in Spanish and/or French in particular is a strong asset.
A degree in an area such as commerce, finance, administration, logistics, public services – or the demonstrated equivalent level of professional experience – is required.
ILGA remunerates under a salary matrix structure. The salary being offered for the post is CHF 69,600 based on a full-time (100%) position.
In addition, ILGA offers 25 days annual leave, an annual Geneva travel pass and a contribution to lunch expenses.
Some relocation support to Geneva is offered.
Closing date for receipt of applications by email to recruitment@.ilga.org: 09.00 a.m. Monday 16 July 2018 (Central European Summer Time).
Please note that only applications on the application form – available on the ILGA website – are accepted.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and that we are unable to offer individual feedback.