Quick answer
The United Nations is hiring an Administrative Assistant in NEW YORK to support the Human Resources Unit of the Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) with administrative and human resource management tasks. The position is entry-level and the compensation is not specified.
- Role
- Administrative Assistant
- Organization
- United Nations
- Location
- NEW YORK
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
The Administrative Assistant will support the Human Resources Unit of the Enterprise Programme Management Section (EPMS) of the Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) in various administrative and human resource management tasks.
What you'll do
- Initiates, processes, monitors, reviews and follows-up on actions related to the administration of OICT staff's human resource activities
- Provides advice and guidance to staff with respect to administrative procedures, processes and practices
- Maintains and reviews organizational staffing tables
- Tracks vacancies and provides advise on recruitment priorities
- Prepares, processes and follows-up on administrative arrangements related to the official travel of staff
- Drafts routine correspondence
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- A minimum of five years of experience in administrative services, finance, accounting, audit, human resources or related area is required
- Experience in staff administration using Enterprise Resource Plannig (ERP) systems such as Umoja, SAP or equivalent is required
- Experience with an ERP requisitioning tool and purchase orders is desirable
- Experience analyzing HR data, including personnel cost analysis, workforce metrics, and staffing trends to support organizational planning and resource management is desirable
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in NEW YORK.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
The key qualifications required include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least five years of experience in administrative services, and experience in staff administration using ERP systems such as Umoja.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by visiting the provided link.
Is the job remote?
The work schedule is not specified, so it is unclear whether the job is remote, in-office, or hybrid.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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