ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, G5
Quick answer
The Office of the Special Adviser on Africa is hiring an entry-level Administrative Assistant (G5) in NEW YORK to support various administrative functions.
- Role
- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, G5
- Organization
- Office of the Special Adviser on Africa
- Location
- NEW YORK
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
The Administrative Assistant will support the Office of the Special Adviser on Africa in various administrative functions, including human resources management, planning, budget and finance, general administration, and contract administration.
What you'll do
- Initiates, processes, monitors, reviews and follows up on actions related to the administration of the unit's human resource activities
- Monitors status of programme and budget implementation, expenditures and allotments
- Prepares, processes and follows-up on administrative arrangements and forms related to the Office's activities
- Drafts routine correspondence, assists with reports and communications products and maintains/updates web pages
- Assists with the preparation of the programme budget and programme budget performance submissions
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- A minimum of five years of experience in administrative service, finance, accounting, audit, human resources or related area
- Experience with an Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system such as Umoja or similar
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; English is required, French is desirable
- Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g., budget/work programme, human resources, database management, etc.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in NEW YORK.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN recruitment platform, inspira, by the deadline of 10/30/2026.
What are the required qualifications?
The required qualifications include a high school diploma, five years of relevant experience, and proficiency in English, with French being desirable.
How to apply
Apply directly on Office of the Special Adviser on Africa's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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