ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Quick answer
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is hiring an in-office, Damascus-based Administrative Assistant for a six-month temporary assignment with compensation not specified.
- Role
- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
- Organization
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
- Location
- Damascus, Syria
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Finance & Administration
- Apply by
- 2026-07-06
The role
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Damascus, Syria, is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a six-month temporary assignment. The incumbent will provide comprehensive administrative support, including human resources management, budget and finance monitoring, and general office coordination. This role involves maintaining financial records, processing contractor payments, and ensuring compliance with United Nations administrative rules and regulations.
What you'll do
- Manage human resource processes including recruitment, performance appraisal, and staff entitlements.
- Monitor budget expenditures, prepare financial reports, and analyze variances.
- Draft correspondence regarding administrative, financial, and personnel matters.
- Oversee contract administration, including auditing vendor invoices and processing payments.
- Provide guidance and training to junior General Service staff.
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent required; university degree preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related areas (5 years with a degree).
- At least 2 years of experience with ERP systems such as Umoja.
- Professional proficiency in English and Arabic (UN Level II).
- Demonstrated ability to apply UN administrative and financial rules.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
This is a temporary position for six months; staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This position is based in the OHCHR office in Damascus, Syria, and is an in-office role.
What is the compensation for this role?
The job posting does not explicitly specify the compensation for this position.
What is the duration of this job?
This is a temporary assignment available for a period of six months, subject to the availability of funds.
By when must I apply?
Applications must be submitted by 07/06.
How to apply
Apply directly on Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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