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Administrative AssociateNew

UN WomenHome-basedRemote
Position:GeneralDeadline:21 Aug 2026 (3 days left)Job ID:36174Posted on:17 Aug 2026 (1 day ago)
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Job Description

Provides administrative and operational support to UN Women’s Peace, Security and Resilience Section. The role coordinates office services, procurement, travel, staffing administration, calendars and knowledge-sharing activities, working with operations, programme and project teams to maintain accurate, timely and compliant service delivery across the section’s daily work.

Key Details

Department

Peace, Security and Resilience Section

Position Details

Experience level

Senior

Minimum experience

7 years

Arrangement

Remote

Minimum education

High school diploma

Language Requirements

Required

English

Preferred

Another official language

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Prepare administrative-team work plans and monitor leave compliance
  • Coordinate travel, conferences, workshops and retreats
  • Manage procurement processes including quotations, bids, proposals and tender evaluation
  • Maintain the Chief of Peace and Security calendar and team meeting schedules
  • Create vacancy announcements, organise interview panels and maintain staffing reports
  • Support personnel administration, benefits, visas, contracts and leave monitoring
  • Organise training on administrative policies and compile lessons learned
  • Provide administrative advice and other support required for office operations

Role Requirements

  • Completion of secondary education
  • At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in administration, procurement, human resources or logistics support
  • Experience using computers and office software packages including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Fluency in English

Desired Criteria

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field
  • Experience using a modern web-based ERP system, preferably Oracle Cloud
  • Knowledge of another official UN language

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UN Women Careers, on 17 Aug 2026.