Senior Administrative Assistant (IOC)
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) · Paris · Apply by October 21, 2026
About this role
Senior Administrative Assistant (IOC) OVERVIEW Position Number: IOC PA 044 Grade: G-6 Parent Sector: Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Administration Contract Type: Project Appointment Duration of contract: 1 year Recruitment open to: Internal and external candidates Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 28/09/2026 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism Duration of contract: 1 year with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance INSTRUCTIONS Only candidates who are entitled to work in France may apply to this position. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) and the direct supervision of the Head of the IOC Operational Support Unit, and in close collaboration with the Unit's two administrative staff members, the incumbent provides high-level administrative and operational support in a broad range of specialized areas to IOC Sections at Headquarters and decentralized offices. The incumbent also plays a key role in ensuring…