Windhoek ProjectProgram Finance and Administrative Assistant G5new

 

Grade: G5 

Vacancy no.: DC/HARARE/GS/2026/02
Publication date: 07 July 2026
Application deadline (midnight Windhoek local time) : 20 July, 2026

Job ID: 13730 
Department: RO-Africa 
Organization Unit: CO-Harare 
Location: Windhoek   
Contract type: Fixed Term 

Contract duration: 1 year (with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and good performance 

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Recruitment is strictly conditional upon the signature of the project agreement and the confirmed
availability of funds.  No offer will be made to a candidate until the funding has been transferred to the ILO

 

Under article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.

 

In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the above-mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their application online by the above date.

 

The following are eligible to apply:

• ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.
• External candidates*

*The recruitment process for General Service positions is subject to specific local recruitment criteria. 

The ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to [email protected].

 

Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. A one-year fixed-term contract will be given. Extensions of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.

 

*Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade.