Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Ensures the Resident Coordinator Front Office in Djibouti operates efficiently and confidentially. The Executive Assistant manages the Coordinator’s schedule, briefings, travel, correspondence and information flow; supports events and UN coordination meetings; tracks commitments and reports; and provides administrative, finance and data-support services across the Resident Coordinator Office.
Key Details
Department
Resident Coordination Office
Position Details
Experience level
Mid
Minimum experience
7 years
Employment type
Full-time
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
High school diploma
Contract duration
Fixed term, one year
Language Requirements
Required
English, French
Summary of Responsibilities
- Manage the Resident Coordinator calendar, appointments, meetings and representation schedule
- Coordinate briefing materials, correspondence and documents for the Resident Coordinator
- Draft official correspondence, notes to file, minutes and Note Verbales
- Manage travel, mission logistics, travel requests and claims
- Maintain high-level partner, UN agency and diplomatic contact lists
- Maintain confidential files and screen calls and correspondence
- Support UN coordination meetings, official events and deadline follow-up
- Provide administrative support on contracts, budgets, finance and human resources
Role Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 7 years of executive, administrative, coordination or operational support experience, reduced to 5 years with a first-level degree
- Relevant experience within the UN system, government, international organizations, academic or research institutions, or comparable settings
- Demonstrated experience coordinating schedules, briefing materials, information flows and leadership decision-making
- English and French proficiency
- Authorization to work for the United Nations in the duty station
Desired Criteria
- Degree in business administration, office management, communication or a related field
- Data-analytics experience
- Umoja experience
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UN RCS Careers, on 14 Sep 2026.
