ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, G5

United Nations - UN United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan

Staff Closes 19 Apr 2026 8 days left

Overview

Provides administrative support within the Human Rights Service of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, focusing on human resources, budget, finance, and general administrative tasks.


Key Responsibilities
  • Reviews and processes HR actions such as recruitment, performance appraisal, training, relocation, and separation.
  • Oversees staff data and attendance records, acting as a backup leave monitor.
  • Liaises with administrative and Mission Support offices.
  • Assists with maintaining Job Opening files and tracking recruitment status.
  • Provides information and advice to staff/consultants on conditions of service.
  • Supports and coordinates work plan and budget preparation.
  • Consolidates data for budget reviews and implements resource reallocation.
  • Reviews expenditure status against approved budget.
  • Reviews requisitions for goods and services.
  • Assists in budget performance submissions.
  • Prepares statistical tables and financial reports.
  • Prepares and processes administrative arrangements for official travel.
  • Drafts routine correspondence and responds to enquiries.
  • Maintains files of rules, regulations, and administrative instructions.
  • Maintains up-to-date work unit files in SharePoint.
  • Consolidates monthly requests for office supplies.
  • Performs other related administrative duties.
  • Assists with data collection, analysis, and report preparation.
  • Assists with visualizations and updating information material.
Required Experience
  • A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, budget, accounting, audit, human resources or related area is required.
  • The minimum year of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) years for candidates who possess a first level university degree in Administration, finance, budget, accounting, audit, human resources or management.
  • Experience in a broad range of administrative functions, e.g., budget/work programme, human resources, database management, etc., is required.
  • Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications and spreadsheets is required.
  • Experience in the application of various United Nations administrative, financial, and human resources rules and regulations in work situations is desirable.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • University degree in business administration, management, human resources, finance or similar fields is desirable.
Other Details
Languages Required
English Dari Pashto
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
Until 31 December 2026 with possibility of extension
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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