United Nations Job Vacancy – Staff Assistant (g6) - United Nations – Economic Commission For Africa (eca) - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

United Nations – Economic Commission For Africa (ECA)

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
On-site
7 years office support experience
English un level ii proficiency
High school diploma minimum
The Economic Commission for Africa delivers ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa guided by the UN's 2030 SDGs

Job Summary

  • The Economic Commission for Africa delivers ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa guided by the UN's 2030 SDGs.
  • The Staff Assistant will provide substantive administrative support to the Director, manage calendars, and serve as a liaison with senior officials.
  • This role requires strong proofreading skills, database maintenance capabilities, and the ability to organize official meetings and receptions.

Matching Summary

The Economic Commission for Africa delivers ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa guided by the UN's 2030 SDGs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7 years office support experience
  • English UN Level II proficiency
  • High school diploma minimum
  • Calendar and workflow management
  • Confidential information handling

Nice-to-have

  • First-level university degree in related field
  • Experience in data analytics
  • Prior work in UN system entities
  • French language proficiency
  • International NGO experience

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years office support experience
  • English UN Level II required
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Local residency in Ethiopia required
  • 5 years experience if holding first-level degree

Work Rights

Must be resident in Ethiopia or within commuting distance of Addis Ababa

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