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Job opening - Assistant-e administratif/ve 1

05.05.2026 Setting the Research Agenda
Geneva Water Hub is seeking an Administrative Assistant (100%) to support financial management, HR process and executive coordination within Institute of Environmental Sciences. Join team advancing water for peace humanitarian action and development.
Job opening

Job description

The position is part of Geneva Water Hub, a center attached to the Institute of Environmental Sciences, bringing together policy, training and research dimensions, with the aim of demonstrating the benefits of using water for peace, humanitarian aid and development. This position is part of the 4th phase of the GWH project (2023-2027), resulting from collaboration between UNIGE and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC, Global Water Program).

The activities of this position mainly concern support for the administrative management of the Geneva Water Hub (GWH).

Responsibilities include financial management, but also supervision of HR processes and logistical support.

 

Main activities

  • Coordination and monitoring of budget, finances and expenses; 
  • Financial reporting;
  • Preparation of key documentation and support financial meetings;
  • Provide executive secretariat support, including organization and coordination of centre committees

Required qualifications

Professional maturity of equivalent

Additional training in financial management and/or management.

Minimum 3 years of experience in the financial management of an organization and/or audits.

Excellent command of French and English.

Analytical mind and good understanding of the issues surrounding a scientific and political theme such as water for peace, humanitarian aid and development. University standards, guidelines and procedures (including Oracle and SAP).

 

Start date

1st of May 2026, as soon as possible

 

Contact

Applications (covering letter, curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates of employment) must be submitted exclusively online by clicking on the "Apply/Apply now" button below.

No paper applications will be accepted.

Further information can be obtained from caroline.pellaton@unige.ch

 

Further information

Fixed-term contract (1 year renewable) on external funding.

For further information, please consult the detailed specifications and conditions of employment described in th attached document below.