Apply online

Ref.
2024/ADPIB/11485

Job offer type
Field staff jobs

Type of contract
Service contract

Deadline date
2024/08/15 16:09

Duration of the assignment
Long term

Contract
Employee

Duration
12 mois renouvelable

Mission description

Under the hierarchical supervision of the Team Leader, he/she provides administrative, financial and logistics support to the project.

The position requires a high degree of autonomy and interpersonal skills appropriate to working in a European, international and multicultural environment, as well as a good command of English.

 

Key responsibilities:

Administrative and financial support: 

           Coordinate with operational team and with Expertise France and DMI headquarters the implementation of the internal control system and the administrative and financial procedures of Expertise France

           Assist the project team in implementing activities. Support the preparation of meetings, steering committees, and other project-related events.

           Participate in the assessment and evaluation of project activities.

           Help draft technical reports and contribute to internal and external reporting.

           Handle administrative management of operational files, including archiving and organizing the server.

           Assist in document research and manage secretarial tasks (scheduling appointments, drafting and sending correspondence).

           Recovery of supporting accounting documents and preparation for payment.

           Support during audits

           Prepare and follow up Customers payments.

           Follow up banking operations.

           Periodical reports on project expenses, and payments.

           Periodical transfer request.

           Record of supporting documents (Time sheet, boarding pass, …)

           Record incidentals according to strict practical guide (classify incidentals by approval, make sure approval budget is not exceed, …)

 

Logistical Management:

 

           Plan and provide all transportation services, such as travel arrangements, reservations and ticketing, visa applications, hotel and taxi reservations, travel expenses, and expenses for the program team.

           Organize and ensure the smooth execution of missions: travel arrangements (air tickets, per diem), security instructions, liaison with the French embassies in the visited countries, preparation of participants' files, management of relations with service providers (hotel, meals, translation services, etc.)

           Assist in planning, organizing, and optimizing costs for national and international missions.

           Help manage administrative tasks for service providers, from pre-identification to mission execution.

           Monitor purchases and current material needs (computers, supplies, etc.).

           Responsible for managing the stock of consumables, cleaning and office supplies or other materials, recording their entry and exit

           Ensures up-to-date and organized physical and digital archive

           Performs other duties assigned by his/her hierarchical superior inherent to the administrative, accounting and logistical function

           Permanently analyses the processes inherent to its area of responsibility, defining and implementing actions aimed at promoting rationality of operation, continuous improvement, quality of execution, and minimization of the costs of the activities developed.

 

Project or context description

This project aims to support the Armenian brandy industry by establishing a unique Geographical Indication (GI) system. It will define the specific production zone, grape varieties, and methods, ensuring quality through robust controls and defining laboratory infrastructure requirements. A distinct brand identity and targeted marketing strategy will prepare the positioning of Armenian brandy competitively in both domestic and international markets. Through legal protection and producer training, the project aims to safeguard authenticity and empower producers, ultimately boosting the Armenian economy and preserving its cultural heritage.

Required profile

  • Higher education (e.g. Diploma) in accounting and/or administrative and financial management or related field
  • Good knowledge of General Accounting.
  • Have worked in cooperation agencies or non-governmental organizations
  • Proven experience in the use of Microsoft Office (MS Word and Excel), email and virtual communication platforms;
  • Fluency in both spoken and written English. French is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of European Union management procedures is an advantage.
  • Position requires 2 years of work experience in similar roles.
  • Good knowledge of administrative practices, logistics and taxation.

Deadline for application : 2024/08/15 16:09

Expertise France is the public agency of French international technical cooperation. The agency operates around four priorities:

  • democratic, economic and financial governance;
  • security and stability of countries in crisis/post-crisis situations;
  • sustainable development;
  • strengthening health systems, social protection and employment.

In these areas, Expertise France carries out engineering and implementation missions for capacity building projects, mobilizes technical expertise and acts as an aggregator of projects involving public expertise and private know-how.

With an activity volume of 233 million euros, more than 400 projects in portfolio in 80 countries, and 63,000 days of expertise, Expertise France focuses its action towards France’s solidarity policy, influence and economic diplomacy.

This website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue we assume that you consent to receive all cookies on all websites.
For further information, please click here >>.