Quick answer
The United Nations is hiring an Administrative Assistant in NEW YORK to provide administrative and operational services, with a focus on human resources, budget, and general administration.
- Role
- Administrative Assistant
- Organization
- United Nations
- Location
- NEW YORK
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
The Administrative Assistant position is located within the Common Administrative Platform (CAP) at United Nations Headquarters, providing administrative and operational services to New York-based Secretariat client entities.
What you'll do
- Initiates, reviews, processes, and follows-up on actions related to the administration of the unit’s human resource activities
- Assists in the preparation and review of financial and human resource proposals/requirements
- Drafts routine correspondence to respond to enquiries in respect to relevant administrative, financial audit, personnel matters
- Coordinates extensively with service units and liaises frequently with internal team members
- Performs other related administrative duties, as required
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in administrative services, finance, accounting, audit, human resources or related area is required
- Experience in the administration of Affiliate Personnel within the United Nations Common System or a similar Organization is required
- Experience in Human Resources modules of ERP-based systems such as SAP Umoja or other similar platforms is desirable
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, with English required at UN Level II for reading, writing, listening, and speaking
- Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in NEW YORK, United States.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a high school diploma, at least 7 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in English at UN Level II.
How do I apply?
You can apply through the UN's online recruitment platform, inspira, by clicking on the job opening and following the instructions provided.
How to apply
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