SENIOR STAFF ASSISTANT
United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia · BOGOTA · FS-5 · Apply by October 22, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is in the Integrated Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC). The incumbent will be based in Bogota and will report to the SRSG, DSRSG and the Head of the Integrated Office. Responsibilities Within limits of delegated authority, the Senior Staff Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: - Working closely with the SRSG, the DSRSG and the Head of Office to ensure that the mission leadership receives the background materials, and incoming correspondence; - Screens, prioritizes, and manages all incoming and outgoing correspondence, including confidential and sensitive materials (e.g. code cables, political and management correspondence); - Supports the management of the calendars of the senior leadership, maintains contact with senior government officials, diplomats and visiting delegations; - Drafts, formats, edits, and finalizes correspondence, notes, submissions, and other documents for the SRSG, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timeliness; - Oversees and monitors the…