Job Opening OSCE - Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Administrative and Finance Officer OSCE Office in Baku, Azerbaijan Application deadline February 14, 2001. Please quote the Vacancy Notice Number - No.16/2001 The OSCE is looking for a qualified candidate who will, under the general supervision of the Head of the Office perform all administrative matters, such as transport, supply, communications, IT, budget, accounting, and staff administration. Your duties will be to manage and control the office finance, personnel and administrative functions in accordance with OSCE rules and regulations, and to manage the administration of International and National Staff in close co-operation with the OSCE Secretariat in Vienna: ensure that the missions administrative policies and procedures are implemented and correctly applied; manage petty cash and ensure that all internal control systems related to expenditure are being implemented as established in the organizational procedures. Maintain the budget pertaining to the mission and provide recommendations on budgetary matters to the Head of the Office. Necessary qualifications 1. University degree in business management/administration, accounting or other related field; 2. Four years of progressively responsible professional experience in a related field preferably in an international environment or within operational Missions; 3. Excellent knowledge of English, both oral and written is essential as well as working knowledge of Russian, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both languages; 4. The ability to identify and analyze problems and to take corrective action; 5. Good negotiating skills; 6. Familiarity and experience with current office equipment, including PC skills (MS Windows NT, MS Office, ideally also with ORACLE System) desirable; 7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with people of different national and cultural backgrounds; 8. Ability to drive and possession of a valid driver's license; 9. Ability to live and work under extremely difficult conditions. Remuneration package Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions, is US$ 3,068 - to which will be added BLA (Board & Lodging Allowance) for Baku, Azerbaijan: BLA US$ 150 no Hazard Pay (all subject to change without prior notice). Social benefits will include participation in the Van Breda medical insurance scheme and in the OSCE Provident Fund. Please note that some OSCE participating States have travel restrictions for Azerbaijan in place for their citizens. Interested applicants should check with their respective Ministry of Foreign Affairs and/or Department of Consular Affairs for further information. The OSCE Missions are in principle regarded as "non family missions". If you are interested in this challenging position, please send a completed OSCE Personal History Form or a detailed Curriculum Vitae to: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Attn: Personnel Unit Kärntner Ring 5 - 7 A-1010 Vienna Austria Applications may also be submitted by fax: (43-1) 514 -36-96. Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only among nationals of participating States. The OSCE, as an equal opportunity Organization, encourages female candidates to apply. Visit http://www.osce.org/employment/vacancies/vn-16-2001.htm AI Home | Magazine Choice | Topics | Store | Contact us From Azerbaijan International © Azerbaijan International 2000. All rights reserved.