Administrative Officer

• Small close-knit team
• Unique & ethnically diverse organisation
• Flexible working arrangements
• Contract: 2 years fixed term, possibility of extension,
• Salary: AUD $71,000 + Super

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Administrative Officer supports Project Managers with the implementation of project activities of the Asia and the Pacific regional office, primarily arranging international travel and event logistics and assisting with procurement processes. The position works closely with the Regional Director to coordinate their meeting arrangements, communications with diplomatic offices and other stakeholders, as well as other ad-hoc tasks. Under the guidance of the regional Head of Finance and Operations, the Administrative Officer is also responsible for managing the Canberra office facilities.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL IDEA

We are a uniquely positioned Intergovernmental Organisation working to support democracy worldwide. With our headquarter in Stockholm, IDEA’s Asia-Pacific Regional Programme has country offices in Australia, Nepal, Fiji and Bhutan, with activities also running in Philippines, Myanmar, Indonesia and Samoa to name a few.

ABOUT THE TEAM

We are a very small and close-knit team of likeminded academics and admin support staff based in Canberra, working out of the ANU Campus. You will also be coordinating with a diverse range of colleagues across the Asia-Pacific Region and our headquarter in Stockholm.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Our ideal candidate complement’s their high level admin skills with experience working in a diplomatic and/ or development sector context. Experience with event coordination and making international business travel bookings will set you apart.