INTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Administrative and Finance Assistant
The European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid Directorate General (ECHO) funds relief operations for victims of natural disasters and conflicts outside the European Union. For humanitarian aid, the Commission works with about 200 operational partners, including United Nations agencies, the Red Cross/Crescent movement and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Aid is channelled impartially, directly to victims, regardless of their race, ethnic group, religion, gender, age, nationality or political affiliation.
The ECHO Country Office based in Yangon, Myanmar recruits an Administrative and Finance Assistant.
The person appointed will be based in Yangon and will be required to travel in Myanmar and in neighboring countries. He/she will be offered a one year contract renewable on terms appropriate to the position.
The person applying for the above mentioned position should possess the following qualifications:
(1) Degree from a recognized establishment in Finance and Accounting
(2) 4 years experience in the field of administration, finance and accounting. Knowledge of international organizations or highly reputed Non Governmental Organizations desirable;
(3) Sense of initiative and rigor
(4) Able and willing to work in a multi-cultural environment
(5) Proficiency in Burmese and English and ability not only to communicate in both but also write reports;
(6) Able to follow up budget programming
(7) Capacity to work in the field
(8) Computer literate (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
Applications including cover letter, detailed CVs, academic & employment certificates of the interested candidates should be sent to:
European Commission Humanitarian Aid DG ECHO Myanmar
Unit 26–29 - Kandawgyi Hotel – Kan Yeik Tha Road – Township Bahan - Yangon - Myanmar Application should be marked REF: Administrative and Finance Assistant ECHO Myanmar to be clearly indicated on the envelope, must be sent by mail or hand delivered and must reach ECHO office by 30/10/2009 the latest.
Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Any form of canvassing, soliciting or influencing will be treated as a disqualification.
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