DDC Finance Officer

Zollikofen, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100%

What you can contribute

• Define guidelines and manage annual processes relating to the estimated budget and state accounts
• Ensure the monitoring of transfer budgets and the global budgets of the DDC and establish forecasts for personnel and operating costs
• Advise DDC divisions on all matters relating to financial planning and budgeting
• Organize and plan operational work within the Financial Advisory specialist unit
• Provide deputy support for the head of the Financial Advisory specialist unit

What makes you unique

• University/HES degree in economics. Relevant experience in finance and accounting (budget management, financial planning, accounting and reporting in terms of federal finances, payments)
• Good knowledge of the new management model of the federal administration (NMG)
• Good analytical skills and strategic and conceptual thinking
• Excellent communication skills
• Good active knowledge of at least two official languages, passive knowledge of a third official language

In a few words

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the population.
• Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different viewpoints.
• Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/fr/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

On behalf of the Federal Council, the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) designs and coordinates Switzerland's foreign policy. It also works to defend the country's interests and promote its values.

The Directorate for Development and Cooperation (DDC) is Switzerland's largest competence center for international cooperation. In collaboration with other federal offices, it implements Switzerland's foreign policy in the fields of humanitarian aid, development cooperation, and cooperation with Eastern Europe. It helps countries fight poverty and meet global challenges. Thus, the DDC is particularly committed to promoting access to education and health for disadvantaged population groups and contributing to the resolution of environmental problems. The DDC places particular emphasis on fragile and conflict-affected countries.

Additional information

For any further information, please contact Ms. Lena Lidzba, head of the Financial Advisory specialist unit, at +41 58 466 50 63.

Questions about the position

Lena Lidzba
+41 58 46 65063

Questions about the application

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