Published: 13 May 2024
Geneva
50%
Temporary
Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV)
Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) is a leading product development partnership (PDP) in the field of antimalarial drug research and development. Its mission is to reduce the burden of malaria in disease-endemic countries by discovering, developing and delivering new, effective and affordable antimalarial drugs.
For 25 years, we have worked with an extensive network of donors, private and public sector partners, experts and clinical centers in endemic countries to develop an outstanding portfolio of antimalarial projects. Through our PDP business model, we bring together dedicated sources of funding and know-how to committed partners to support all stages of the research and development process and access to medicines in endemic countries.
The Finance team at MMV is at the heart of our organization’s financial operations. Responsible for managing all financial activities, our team ensures accuracy and compliance in financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, cost allocation, financial audits, and maintaining effective treasury operations. Additionally, the team is currently modernizing its ERP accounting system to upgrade its financial processes.
We are seeking a Finance Assistant at 50% to start immediately in view of an upcoming extended parental leave from early June 2024 to February 2025. As a Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our finance department. You will be responsible for processing national and international invoices and payments in line with our internal policies and you will be interacting with staff across all departments and external suppliers.
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Contract type: fixed-term employment contract from early June 2024 to February 2025
Working level: 50% with working periods to be mutually agreed
Hybrid workplace: flexibility to work from home up to 1 day per week (restrictions may apply linked to cross-border regulations)
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO SEND US THEIR CV AND COVER LETTER giving reasons for their interest in the position before 17th May 2024
We consider individuals for employment based on their skills, abilities and experience and welcome applications from outside of Geneva. We thrive to attract and hire a strong, talented and diverse workforce, prohibiting discrimination based on race, colour, religious or political beliefs, age, nationality, physical, mental or developmental disability, gender, sexual orientation.
We are working in a hybrid workplace environment and would expect the selected candidate to be at the office at least one day or two half days per week. This is not a remote hire and MMV offers relocation assistance for suitable qualified candidates coming from abroad.
For more information about MMV’s activities please refer to our website www.mmv.org .
Recruitment agencies are kindly requested to refrain from submitting applications.