Executive Assistant, GS5, FT, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, post number# 00011644

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF | Staff |
Closing: 11 Jan 2026 3 days remaining
Location: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Overview

Provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Representative and serves as the primary liaison with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


Tasks Summary
  • Serve as primary liaison with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, managing Note Verbales and official correspondence.
  • Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Representative.
  • Coordinate communications, scheduling, and workflows for efficient office operations.
  • Act as secretariat for key meetings and manage arrangements for high-level visits and engagements.
  • Draft, review, and manage official correspondence.
  • Organize meetings, maintain records, and ensure timely follow-ups.
  • Streamline processes for smooth day-to-day functioning.
  • Foster relationships with government and key partners.

Experience Requirements
  • A minimum of five years of relevant administrative or clerical work experience is required.
  • A bachelor’s degree may replace three years of related work experience.
  • A master’s degree may replace an additional two years.
  • Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English is required. Fluency either in Turkmen or Russian language is required.

Languages Preferred: Fluency in all three languages (English, Turkmen, Russian) is preferred.

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