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Scope The Administration Division is based in Brussels and provides internal services and support to the entire organisation. As the Director of Administration, you will be responsible for the services related to Finance, Human Resources, IT and Logistics, in alignment with EFTA’s strategic objectives.  The Director of Administration reports to the Secretary-General and works in close collaboration with all divisions of the EFTA Secretariat, the Financial Mechanism Office and national administrations in the Member States. You will lead a team of 15 staff members, ensuring reliable and high-quality internal services. You will have a transversal role providing support to the five operational Divisions located in Geneva, Brussels, and Luxembourg, as well as to the Financial Mechanism Office of the EEA EFTA States in Brussels. Your role will involve regular travel to all duty stations.  The function of Director of Administration at EFTA involves: Leadership and support of the different heads of teams (Finance, HR, IT and Logistics) and co-ordination of all services; Motivating continuous improvement throughout the Secretariat; Overall responsibility for delivery of the annual budget proposal, ensuring appropriate internal controls and reporting to EFTA Management and Member States; Ensuring the correct implementation and application of EFTA´s Financial and Staff Regulations and Rules, Administrative Guidelines, and other relevant policies; Assisting EFTA Management in their decisions regarding personnel policies, staffing, IT strategy and financial planning and other strategic decisions; Maintaining close contact and good cooperation with the Staff Committee; Extensive contacts with the Member States, relevant authorities, and host countries; Representing EFTA regarding administrative matters towards the other EFTA organisations, including joint services.