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As an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations, the federally owned Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its development-policy objectives. It provides viable, forward-looking solutions for political, economic, ecological and social development in a globalised world. GIZ promotes complex reforms and change processes. Its corporate objective is to improve people’s living conditions on a sustainable basis. For more information about GIZ see: www.giz.de

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Commerical Unit I is seeking to fill the position of:

Administrative Assistant

The overall purpose of the post

In order to support the implementation of the projects, Commercial Unit I is currently seeking one Administrative Assistant that will support the Senior Finance Manager in the area of administration, finance, procurement and contracting.

Main tasks and responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for:

• organisational and logistical services to support the project for the implementation of the projects,

• Supporting in monitoring the monthly accounting and financial plans,
• Supporting in monitoring the financial open issues (such as obligos-commitments) on a monthly basis,

• Checking travel expense statements of staff for approval by the superior,
• Checking requests for funds before release,
• Collecting copies of invoices and supporting documents (incl. award procedure documentation, agendas and participants’ lists),

translations while making sure everything is planned and finalized with the payment,

Procurement and contracting

Administration

Other duties/additional tasks

Performs other tasks as assigned by the Senior Finance Manager.

Required qualifications, competencies and experience

Qualification

Or

• in accounting and financing, in the private sector, NGOs and /or an international organisation, dealing with different forms of financial management, contractual and administrative procedures.
• in the context of EU-funded projects is an added value.

Other knowledge, additional competences

Location:                                GIZ Kosovo, Pristina

Expected start date:             February 2023

How to apply?

Interested and, suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to submit their electronic application in English, in PDF version, to application.kosovo@giz.de 

• CV (Europass template is recommended)
• Letter of motivation
• Diploma(s), references/recommendations
• Subject of the email: Name & Surname – Administrative Assistant – CU

Applications that do not meet these rules will not be considered!

Deadline for the application: 30^th of December 2022

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited to the next stage of recruitment.

GIZ encourages female candidates, candidates from ethnic communities, and candidates with a disability to apply.

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