International Telecommunication Union is looking for an Administrative Assistant (G6)

Position title: Administrative Assistant

Employer: International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Sector/Department: General Secretariat / Financial Resources Management Department (FRMD)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Vacancy No: 2264
Grade: G6
Contract type: Fixed-term, 2 years (with possibility of renewal)
Recruitment open to: External candidates
Salary: CHF 86,924 – 115,574 net per annum (without dependents)
Application deadline: 18 March 2026 (Midnight Geneva Time)

About the role

The incumbent provides secretarial and administrative support to the Financial Resources Management Department (FRMD), reporting to the Department Chief.

Key responsibilities

• Managing incoming/outgoing mail, correspondence, and the Chief's electronic agenda
• Drafting letters, memos, and emails in English and French; proofreading and informal translation
• Supporting governance meetings (Council Working Groups, Plenipotentiary Conferences)
• Liaising with the UN CEB Secretariat on finance-related working groups
• Maintaining authorized signature lists and banking correspondence
• Coordinating travel authorizations, staff requests, and contract documentation
• Assisting with UNDP transaction reconciliation, bank statement reconciliation, and annual financial statement preparation

Qualifications

Education: Completed secondary education with diploma, or equivalent technical/commercial studies

Experience: Minimum 8 years in the relevant field (up to 3 years of recognized studies may substitute experience at a 1:1 ratio)

Languages: Advanced level in one UN official language; intermediate in a second; a third is advantageous

Technical skills: SRM, RMS, e-Travel, e-Staff requests, Gdoc2

Core competencies

Expertise application, communication, knowledge sharing, organizational commitment, results focus, and teamwork.

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