Special Assistant
Quick answer
UNFPA is hiring a Special Assistant to support the Deputy Executive Director (Programme) in their leadership role, offering an attractive remuneration package including health insurance.
- Role
- Special Assistant
- Organization
- UNFPA
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- Attractive remuneration package including competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits.
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
The role
The Special Assistant role in the Office of the Executive Director at UNFPA supports the Deputy Executive Director (Programme) and the Chief of Staff. The position involves providing strategic and operational advice, managing schedules, preparing briefing materials, and coordinating with various organizational units to ensure effective program delivery. It requires a high level of coordination and communication skills to support executive leadership.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic and operational advice on programming and policy issues.
- Prepare briefing notes, presentations, and talking points for executive meetings and missions.
- Manage schedules and monitor actions for the Deputy Executive Director (Programme).
- Liaise between the Deputy Executive Director (Programme) and other organizational units.
- Coordinate the work of staff supporting the Deputy Executive Director (Programme).
- Provide secretariat functions for the UNFPA Executive Committee.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in business administration, programming, or public health.
- 7 years of experience in relevant areas at national and international levels.
- Superior writing and editing skills.
- Fluency in English with knowledge of French or Spanish as an asset.
- Familiarity with UN policies and procedures.
- Strong analytical capacity and ability to work in teams.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The location is not specified in the description provided.
What is the compensation for this role?
The position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary and health insurance.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates should have an advanced university degree, 7 years of experience, and superior writing skills in English.
When is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline is not specified in the posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNFPA's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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