SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, G7

United Nations - UN Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology

Staff Closes 21 Jun 2026 2 days left

Overview

The Senior Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and substantive support to the Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies, managing calendars, correspondence, and travel arrangements.


Key Responsibilities
  • Manages the calendar of meetings and appointments for the Under Secretary General.
  • Reads and prioritizes incoming and outgoing correspondence.
  • Prepares and administers the USG’s travel programme.
  • Assists in the overall administration of the mission, providing substantive and administrative support.
  • Handles a wide range of administrative duties and processes.
  • Serves as communications link between supervisor and senior staff.
  • Screens and prioritizes all incoming correspondence.
Required Experience

A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in administrative services, finance, accounting, audit, human resources, or a related field is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to eight (8) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Experience working in a front-office environment of senior management within an international organization is required. A minimum of 5 years of experience with UN administrative processes using Umoja or a similar ERP system, including financial functions, travel, HR actions, or procurement routing, is required. A minimum of 1 year of experience in supporting evaluation functions is required. Experience providing administrative support, including arranging official travel, to senior management or delegations within the United Nations system or a similar international organization is desirable. A minimum of 1 year of experience in analyzing data and producing reports using analytic tools such as Umoja Analytics or Power BI is desirable. Experience with or exposure to the area of digital cooperation, emerging technologies, or AI governance is desirable.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Other Details
Languages Required
English
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
Until 28 February 2027, with possible extensions.
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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