VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The International Committee of the Red Cross Delegation in Azerbaijan is seeking candidates, male or female, for the position of:

Administrator

based in Baku with frequent trips to the other parts of Azerbaijan and abroad

The Administrator is responsible of the administration department, which includes the HR management, responsibility for the finance and premises department as well as the supervision of the IT responsible. Under the direct supervision of the Head of Delegation, he or she is expected to carry out office work only, but might be required to occasionally travel in Azerbaijan, or abroad.

RESPONSIBILITIES

** Is in charge of the administration department under supervision of the head of delegation
** Supervises, analyses and implements administrative services to staff and departments
** Applies and assures the application of standard administrative procedures independently
** Prepares administrative reports and analyses on the services, in charge of budgeting
** Negotiates contracts and participates in recruitment of staff
** Maintains contact and networks with external interlocutors and services at HQ in Geneva
** Assists in supervising staff and contributes to appraisals
** Applies and follows administrative and logistical procedures and is in charge of the departments budget follow-up

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

** University degree in Administration, Finance, (HR) - management or equivalent
** Minimum 6 years of working experience in related field
** Excellent command of spoken and written Azerbaijani, English and Russian; French an asset
** Very good computer skills and command of Microsoft Office tools and Lotus Notes
** Very good interpersonal, leadership and management skills
** Very good analytical and synthesis skills.
** Very good communication and negotiation skills.
** Ability to take initiative, to work independently, resistant to stress and strong humanitarian motivation

If you find yourself to have all the necessary qualifications and the ability to take over the designed tasks, please bring/send your CV (in English), a motivation letter (in English) and copies of certificates, indicating the position you are applying for in a sealed envelope addressed to:

ICRC Baku, Personal, Cherine Pollini, Head of Delegation,
F.Kh. Khoyski ave. 75, 1110 Baku, Azerbaijan

Deadline for receiving applications is Monday, 21st February 2011.

Please note that only applications in written will be accepted and only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please do only send copies of employment and education certificates. The copies will not be sent back.

For additional information, please consult the ICRC website: www.icrc.org