Meetings Services Assistant
Quick answer
UNECA - United Nations Economic Commission for Africa is hiring a Meetings Services Assistant in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on a temporary basis. The role involves organizing and coordinating meetings, ensuring necessary services and documents are available, and maintaining records of proceedings. The position requires fluency in English and French and a minimum of seven years of experience in conference support.
- Role
- Meetings Services Assistant
- Organization
- UNECA - United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Meetings Services Assistant will support the Publications and Conference Management Section at the Economic Commission for Africa in Addis Ababa. This temporary position involves organizing and coordinating meetings, ensuring all necessary services and documents are available, and maintaining records of proceedings. The role requires collaboration with various offices and delegations, as well as assisting in the preparation of reports and statistical data related to meetings.
What you'll do
- Organizes and coordinates preparatory meetings with relevant offices and delegations
- Assists in drafting procedural notes for the chairpersons of assigned committees and meetings/conferences
- Ensures that all required services, including the availability and distribution of documents and personnel, are available
- Utilizes E-Dritis and ODS to track the status of and download documents
- Organizes and maintains reference material and background documents
- Reports on the proceedings of committees and meetings/conferences
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum seven years of experience in conference support
- Experience in data analytics is desirable
- Fluency in English; French is desirable
- Knowledge of conference policies and procedures
- Ability to research and summarize information
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Is the job remote?
The job is not specified as remote, but it is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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, minimum seven years of experience in conference support, fluency in English, and experience in data analytics is desirable.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by October 02, 2026, and can be done through the United Nations recruitment platform.
How to apply
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