Publié: 02 juillet 2024
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European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Do you want to be a part of an ambitious international organisation working for the promotion of free trade and economic integration? The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) offers the opportunity for a motivated and highly skilled professional to lead the Administration Division in Brussels.
EFTA is an intergovernmental organisation working to promote free trade and economic integration to benefit its four Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The EFTA Secretariat provides services to the EFTA States and has offices in Geneva, Brussels and Luxemburg. The Headquarters in Geneva services the EFTA Council and provides services for policy development, negotiations and implementation of free trade and cooperation agreements with countries outside the European Union. The Brussels office supports the management of the EEA Agreement. EFTA's Luxembourg office contributes to the development of the European Statistical System.
This position is open to nationals of one of the EFTA Member States (Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein).
Division
Administration
Location
Brussels
Category/Level
A6
Type/Duration of Appointment
Fixed term 3 years. If considered desirable and in the Organisation’s interest, an additional three-year contract may be offered.
Start Date
Autumn/Winter 2024
Job Reference
VA 11/2024
Scope
The Administration Division is based in Brussels and provides internal services and support to the entire organisation. As the Director of Administration, you will be responsible forthe services related to Finance, Human Resources, IT and Logistics, in alignment with EFTA’s strategic objectives.
The Director of Administration reports to the Secretary-General and works in close collaboration with all divisions of the EFTA Secretariat, the Financial Mechanism Office and national administrations in the Member States. You will lead a team of 15 staff members, ensuring reliable and high-quality internal services. You will have a transversal role providing support to the five operational Divisions located in Geneva, Brussels, and Luxembourg, as well as to the Financial Mechanism Office of the EEA EFTA States in Brussels. Your role will involve regular travel to all duty stations.
The function of Director of Administration at EFTA involves:
Essential Skills
Ideal Skills
Recruitment Process:
Please note that this vacancy is managed via our external recruitment partner, Nigel Wright. Initial contact will be handled via them.
Employment Terms
EFTA has a dynamic and diverse work environment with the opportunity to work in a team of highly qualified people. Here you will be part of an organisation based on professionalism, cooperation, trust, responsibility and respect. Through its recruitment policy, the EFTA Secretariat wants to ensure diversity in terms of gender, age and culture.
EFTA also offers:
Subject to eligibility, benefits and allowances for the following are also offered:
Grade: A6/1
Annual salary: Starting from EUR 146,047.32
Appointments are made at the first step of the grade. The Secretary-General reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level different from that advertised. Through its recruitment policy, the EFTA Secretariat wants to ensure diversity in terms of gender, age and culture.
Applicants must be nationals of one of the EFTA Member States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland).
For further information on this post, please contact:
Deadline for applications: 4 August 2024