SECRETARIAL ASSISTANT
Quick answer
UNESCO Regional Office in the Pacific is hiring an entry-level Secretarial Assistant in Apia, Samoa, with a starting annual salary of 31,457 TALA, for a 2-year fixed-term contract.
- Role
- SECRETARIAL ASSISTANT
- Organization
- UNESCO Regional Office in the Pacific
- Location
- Apia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- 31,457 TALA
- Category
- Other
The role
The position involves coordinating and performing a full range of office, management support, and administrative tasks, providing assistance to the Director to ensure the quality and consistency of office workflows and information management.
What you'll do
- Screening appointment requests based on their nature and urgency
- Maintaining the supervisor’s calendar
- Confirming mutually convenient schedules
- Receiving visitors
- Responding to queries and correspondence
- Coordinating and leading secretarial support services for high-level meetings, office-wide training, and special projects/events
What it takes
- Completed secondary, technical diploma and/or vocational school
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience in administrative, secretarial support and/or closely related fields
- Experience of agenda management and logistics
- Experience in preparation of reports, briefs and speeches, and file management
- Experience in knowledge management tools and databases
- Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of English
What you'll bring
How we treat you
30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Apia, Samoa.
What is the compensation?
The approximate starting annual salary is 31,457 TALA.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include at least 5 years of relevant work experience, excellent knowledge of English, and experience in administrative and secretarial support.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the UNESCO careers website and complete the online application.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNESCO Regional Office in the Pacific's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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