Pay and conditions
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Job Description
This Field Service post supports the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General at the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. The Senior Staff Assistant manages executive schedules, correspondence, briefing materials, travel and administrative workflows, while ensuring secure records and effective follow-up across mission components, headquarters, agencies and senior external counterparts.
Key Details
Department
Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General
Position Details
Experience level
Senior
Minimum experience
8 years
Employment type
Temporary
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
High school diploma or equivalent
Recruitment scope
International recruitment
Contract duration
Until 31 December 2026
Job Areas
Language Requirements
Required
English, Spanish
Summary of Responsibilities
- Manage the SRSG calendar and official engagements
- Prepare complete briefing materials
- Screen and manage sensitive correspondence
- Draft and finalise executive documents
- Track decisions and action points
- Coordinate official travel and clearances
- Maintain secure records and administrative workflows
Role Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least eight years of progressive experience supporting high-ranking UN or government officials
- In-depth knowledge of UN system operations
- Experience in post-conflict settings
- English and Spanish
Desired Criteria
- Higher-education degree in a related social, communication, economic or political field
- Technical training in secretarial or administration
- UN field-operations experience
Skills
Additional Information
- Temporary position until 31 December 2026
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNVMC Careers, on 18 Aug 2026.