ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Department of Operational Support · NEW YORK · G-5 · Apply by October 10, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Income Tax Unit of the Payroll and Accounts Payable Section, Common Administrative Platform (CAP), Division of Administration (DOA), Department of Operational Support (DOS), at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Department of Operational Support was established to provide operational advisory services to operating entities across the Secretariat, including other departments, Offices Away from Headquarters, field missions, and regional commissions. The Payroll and Accounts Payable Section processes global payroll and payments, income tax claims and provides policy advice and operational guidance, testing and implementation of enhancements to the payroll module and income tax portal of the ERP/UN Tax system. The Administrative Assistant will report to the Chief of the Unit. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: Human Resources Management • Initiates, processes, monitors, reviews and follows-up on actions related to the administration of the Unit’s human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, placement, relocation, promotion,…