Senior Staff Assistant

Provides senior administrative, correspondence, scheduling and coordination support to the Executive Secretary of ECLAC, supervising office support tasks and handling confidential communications, records, travel and data-related reporting.

Department: Office of the Executive Secretary

• Guide, train and supervise general service staff in the Office of the Executive Secretary
• Screen, route and follow up confidential correspondence and written communications
• Manage documentation, records, calls and queries addressed to the Executive Secretary
• Handle scheduling, travel arrangements, leave and attendance records
• Maintain office files, speech records, presentations and publication stocks
• Coordinate with divisions and subregional and national offices
• Support meetings, press interviews and press conferences involving the Executive Secretary
• Assist with data collection, presentations, reports and information materials

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least ten years of experience in administrative services, finance, accounting, audit, human resources or a related area, reduced to eight years with a first-level university degree
• Relevant experience in protocol matters
• English and Spanish are required
• Applicants must be authorised to work in Chile

• Appointment is limited to ECLAC
• General Service recruitment is on a local basis
• Applicants are responsible for examination, travel and relocation expenses
• Flexible working arrangements may be possible, including telecommuting within 80.5 km of the duty station