Administrative Assistant (Admin & Finance)

United Nations - UN | Consultant | United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Closing: 22 Feb 2026 5 days remaining
Location: Rio de Janeiro

Overview

Supports the administrative and financial implementation of projects and initiatives, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Tasks Summary
  • Support the administrative and financial implementation of projects and initiatives.
  • Assist in budget planning, monitoring, and revisions.
  • Process and follow up on financial transactions.
  • Maintain accurate financial and administrative records.
  • Organize and archive project administration documents.
  • Support audits and compliance checks.
  • Contribute to the preparation of financial reports.
  • Liaise with programme teams, finance, and operations units.
  • Write official letters in Portuguese.
  • Assist with travel requests and mission reports.
  • Prepare reports to partners and internal reports.
Experience Requirements
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in program implementation and projects in public administration or international organizations, admin and financial issues, and/or related areas is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in administrative and finance is required.
  • Work experience within the United Nations System is desirable.
  • International experience is desirable, particularly in the field of international cooperation for development, urban development, and project management.
Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Public Administration, Administration, Economics, or related fields is required, or additional three (3) years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in Portuguese is required.

Languages Preferred: • Working knowledge of English and/or Spanish is desirable.

Contract Duration: Six (6) months, with possibility of renewal

Work Modality:

Remuneration: SB-3 UNDP Brazil Salary Scale

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