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Chief of Administration

LocationGENEVA
LevelSenior
Posted3w ago
Programs & Operations

Quick answer

The International Trade Centre is hiring a senior Chief of Administration in Geneva, Switzerland, with responsibilities in strategic management, budgeting, and human resources. The position is on a fixed-term basis for one year.

Role
Chief of Administration
Organization
International Trade Centre
Location
GENEVA
Level
Senior
Category
Programs & Operations

The role

The Chief of Administration at the International Trade Centre (ITC) is responsible for overseeing the management of activities and providing strategic advice to senior management.

What you'll do

  • Formulates and implements the work programme of the Division of Programme Support
  • Oversees the management of activities and coordinates work with other organizations
  • Provides strategic advice and support to senior management
  • Manages and guides staff under supervision
  • Leads change management initiatives and ensures the efficiency of the organization
  • Recruits and evaluates staff

What it takes

  • Advanced university degree in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law, social sciences or related area
  • At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in administration, budget, finance, accounting, human resources management, logistics, supply chain management, information technology, or a related field
  • At least 10 years of experience at the international level and at least 5 years of senior managerial experience
  • Experience in supervising large HR operations with diverse funding sources
  • Experience in audit and oversight coordination
  • Fluency in English and French is required, with French being desirable

What you'll bring

Strategic planning and managementLeadership and team managementAdministrative and business process improvementBudget and financial managementHuman resources managementCommunication and stakeholder engagement

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in GENEVA, Switzerland.

What is the compensation package?

The compensation package is not specified in the job posting.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, at least 15 years of relevant experience, and fluency in English, with French being desirable.

How do I apply?

Applications can be submitted through the Inspira platform using the job opening number 26-Administration-RCS-277182-R-GENEVA (R).

Is the job remote?

The job is based in GENEVA, Switzerland, and is not specified as remote.

How to apply

Apply directly on International Trade Centre's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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