STAFF ASSISTANT, G5

United Nations - UN | Staff | Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence
Closing: 07 Jan 2026 8 days remaining
Location: New York, United States

Overview

Performs a full range of management and administrative support functions for the Team of Experts. Ensures smooth and efficient information flow and provides assistance in the coordination of service-wide activities.


Tasks Summary
  • Performs management and administrative support functions
  • Maintains liaison with Executive Office and senior officials
  • Ensures information flow within the unit
  • Prepares and processes confidential information
  • Assists in development of office administrative systems and procedures
  • Provides assistance in coordination of service-wide activities
  • Prepares presentation materials
  • Orients new staff to administrative procedures
  • Attends meetings and prepares minutes
  • Monitors follow-up activities
  • Responds to or drafts responses to correspondence
  • Handles administrative duties/processes (e.g., travel, visas, expenses, purchases, requisitions, bookings)
  • Carries out quality control for outgoing documents
  • Proofreads and edits texts
  • Researches, compiles, and summarises background materials
  • Maintains calendar/schedules
  • Performs administrative duties (e.g., leave recording, meeting organization, reservations, supply orders, budget support, recruitments)
  • Prepares/processes administrative requests/documents
  • Maintains files and databases
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Experience Requirements
  • Minimum of five years of experience in general office support or related area is required
  • Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required
  • Experience in the use of database software to organize, analyze and archive is desirable

Qualification Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required

Other Details

Languages Required: English

Contract Duration: six (6) months

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