Staff Assistant
Office for Disarmament Affairs · NEW YORK · G-5 · Apply by November 12, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting The Conventional Arms Branch provides substantive support for the role of the United Nations in preventing the proliferation of conventional arms, through the support for UN meetings, bodies and expert groups; promoting implementation of relevant agreements and treaties; and operating and maintaining relevant transparency instruments. For more information of ODA, please refer to https://disarmament.unoda.org/. This position is located in the Conventional Arms Branch of the Office for Disarmament Affairs. The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Branch. Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Branch, the Staff Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: • Performs, under minimal supervision, the full range of office management and administrative support functions; typically provides direct assistance to a senior officer or manager responsible for a major programme, such as a branch or division. • Maintains liaison with the Executive Office and with senior officials in other units regarding on-going programmes and other administrative matters; monitors processes and schedules related to the unit’s outputs, products,…