The Permanent Delegation of the Commonwealth to the United Nations in Geneva, which known as the Commonwealth Small States Office was established in Geneva in 2011. It provides a subsidised office space facility to the Commonwealth small states member governments that cannot afford the full cost of establishing a Permanent Mission in Geneva. The office enables them to maintain a presence and engage with the United Nations and other multilateral agencies and to help them participate in international decision-making processes to help strengthen their resilience. The office also provides business bureau and conference facilities for delegations from small states member countries visiting Geneva for various multilateral meetings and in-house Secretariat advisers in the areas of Trade and Human Rights. The office also provides umbrella facilities for two inter-governmental regional groupings, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIFS)
The Office Manager acts as the ‘chargé d’affaires’ (in charge of matters) for the Permanent Delegation of the Commonwealth to the United Nations office in Geneva. The post holder is also responsible for the management and delivery of administrative, financial, human resources, facilities management and related services agreed between member governments participating in the Commonwealth Small States Office in Geneva (Resident Missions), contributing member governments and the Commonwealth Secretariat. The post holder manages the provision of office accommodation to Resident Missions and visiting delegations from Commonwealth member countries and the Secretariat.
To be considered for this role you should have at least 5 years’ progressive experience in office administration, including administrative/financial management and human resources, experience in managing staff; contracts as well as ensuring contractors regularly achieve KPIs and SLAs, experience in dealing with a multidisciplinary and specialist teams, forward –thinking and a proven track record of delivering high-quality results, must be a reliable, detail-oriented self-starter with proven ability to coordinate different programme; event planning and the ability to work under tight deadlines, an international mind-set and cultural sensitivity, with a diplomatic and respectful demeanour.
Appointments are subject to eligibility to work in Switzerland and being a citizen of a Commonwealth Country.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 54 member governments and provides guidance on policy making, technical assistance and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive and equitable development.
Closing date: 12 January 2021, 17:00 GMT