OVERVIEW
Post Number : 1ITSC ****TP
Grade : G-5
Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC)
Duty Station: Trieste
Job Family: Natural Sciences
Type of contract : Fixed Term
Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 03-DEC-****
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Only candidates who are entitled to work in the European Union (EU) may apply to this position.
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Founded in **** by the late Nobel Laureate Abdus Salam and located in Trieste (Italy), the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) seeks to accomplish its mandate by providing scientists from developing countries with the continuing education and skills that they need to enjoy long and productive careers.
ICTP has been a major force in stemming the scientific brain drain from the developing world.
For more than 50 years, ICTP has been a driving force behind global efforts to advance scientific expertise in the developing world.
Under the general supervision of the Head of Budger and Finance Unit, the incumbent performs a variety of invoicing/ accounting duties requiring the application of the ICTP Financial Regulations and Rules.
The incumbent serves as control and designated certifying authority for invoicing documents and records, plans and organizes processing for