Administrative Assistant
Quick answer
The International Seabed Authority is hiring an entry-level Administrative Assistant in Kingston, Jamaica, to provide day-to-day administrative support to the Executive Office of the Secretary-General.
- Role
- Administrative Assistant
- Organization
- International Seabed Authority
- Location
- KINGSTON, Jamaica
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
The Administrative Assistant will provide day-to-day administrative and organizational support to the Executive Office of the Secretary-General, including coordinating appointments, meetings, and official engagements.
What you'll do
- Provide day-to-day administrative and organizational support to the Executive Office of the Secretary-General
- Assist in ensuring the smooth functioning of the front office
- Receive and appropriately direct senior officials, representatives of Member States, diplomatic representatives and other visitors to the Executive Office
- Prepare meeting folders, background materials, briefing packs and other documentation as requested
- Provide administrative support for official visits, courtesy calls and meetings involving representatives of Member States, senior government officials, diplomatic missions, international organizations and other high-level interlocutors
- Provide administrative support in connection with official missions undertaken by the Secretary-General and other Executive Office personnel
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must have passed the United Nations Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) at Headquarters or an equivalent locally-administered test at Offices Away from Headquarters
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in administrative support, office administration, executive office support or a related area
- Experience providing administrative support to senior officials, including coordinating schedules, meetings, correspondence and competing priorities
- Experience in official correspondence, records management and document tracking
- Experience in an international organization, diplomatic mission, government institution or comparable environment, including protocol and liaison with senior officials
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Kingston, Jamaica.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a high school diploma, passing the United Nations Administrative Support Assessment Test, and at least seven years of experience in administrative support.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online platform at https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=284800&languageCd=ENG
How to apply
Apply directly on International Seabed Authority's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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