Administrative and Financial Assistant

The ILO Office in Vietnam invites applications from Vietnamese nationals for the position below:

The responsibilities and tasks of the positions will be carried out within the ILO results-based management system and in line with ILO rules and regulations.

1. Administrative and Financial Assistant- Support to development in industrial relations, wage fixing and labour law implementation institutions and capacity in Vietnam Project

The position will report to the Country Director through the project CTA and will work in close collaboration with the Project Team and the Financial Unit of the Country Office as required. Under the supervision of CTA, the incumbent will perform financial and administrative tasks, in line with ILO rules and regulations. The assignment is based in Hanoi with a contract of 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funds.

Minimum Requirements include:

• Completion of secondary school education. Formal training in accounting and/or finance from a recognized commercial school or equivalent would be an advantage. 
• At least Five years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent knowledge of English and Vietnamese languages
• Proven ability to use word processing software and email. Thorough knowledge and understanding of a wide range of administrative policies and procedures.  Thorough knowledge of modern office procedures. Thorough knowledge of in-house procedures for the preparation of documents and administrative forms, and for the creation and maintenance of filing systems.  Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Knowledge of the accounting and finance procedures and regulations of the office. Demonstrated ability to apply finance and accounting methods. Ability to maintain financial records and prepare clerical accounting reports and statements. Ability to reply in an appropriate manner to telephone and in-person inquiries. Ability to work well with colleagues. Good organizational skills. Ability to evaluate correspondence and inquiries for best course of action. Ability to obtain services from other work units inside or outside the office for completion of tasks. Ability to search and retrieve information from databases and compile reports. Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters with discretion.

Application deadline:  25 May 2014

Details of the vacancies are available at the ILO Vietnam website: http://www.ilo.org/hanoi/Aboutus

All application materials must be submitted through this website.