The Permanent Delegation of the Pacific Islands Forum to the UN, WTO and other international organisations in Geneva is seeking to fill a position of Administrative Assistant to provide overall secretarial, administrative, and personal assistant functions to the Permanent Representative (PR) and staff members (3).  As needed, the position will be required to provide support to technical experts on assignments, interns and visiting delegations.

Profile, Skills and Abilities

• Commercial or Administration Diploma
• Fluent in English and French spoken and written
• Good knowledge of standard software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Good knowledge of basic accounting/book-keeping
• Good knowledge of local Swiss and Geneva administrative and legal requirements
• Minimum 5/7 years of relevant professional work experience in a similar position including diplomatic protocols and procedures with the Swiss Mission, foreign embassies and international organisations based in Geneva
• Good organizational skills to fulfill tasks adequately, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Extensive sense of initiative and ownership, and ability to work independently in a multi-cultural environment
• Reliable, show strong attention to detail and a focus on quality
• Good team spirit with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

For further information or to apply please send an email to info@pifs-geneva.ch.  Applications should include a letter of motivation and a CV with salary expectations.  Expected start date 1 June 2024 (negotiable).  Closing date for applications 1 May 2024.