Description

For the full-time position, we are particularly seeking individuals with a strong background in budget and contract management and/or experience in organising senior meetings to join our team. For the 50% position, we are looking for a generalist profile.

By joining the Monetary and Economics Department:

· You will become part of an international Administration team of 10 and have the opportunity to collaborate internally within the department and externally with the central banking community.

· Enhance your global perspective on macroeconomic and financial matters in a stimulating and ever-evolving working environment.

· You will be encouraged to bring fresh ideas to the team while also learning from highly experienced colleagues.

Principal accountabilities:

· Support core collaboration activities with central bank stakeholders (e.g., organising internal and external meetings, including at the most senior level, and coordinating the timely release and appropriate formatting of BIS publications).

· Coordinate budget and contract management activities, including for procurement issues, both for the cooperative activities and IT software and services.

· Provide support to (senior) management.

· Handle a range of general administrative tasks (e.g., managing various internal and external requests) .

Qualifications, skills, and experience:

· Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration, economics, finance, political science, international relations or a related field, or equivalent qualification.

· Proficiency in standard IT applications (MS Office, SharePoint, virtual collaboration tools) and a willingness to acquire new skills.

· Excellent communication skills in English. Language skills in German and/or French would be a plus.

· Collaborative team player.

· Prior relevant experience in a global/international environment is desirable, with a focus in meeting organisation, budget, staffing and contract matters, project management and supporting senior managerial staff.