ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of the Special Adviser on Africa · NEW YORK · G-5 · Apply by October 30, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting The Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) has a mandate to enhance international support for Africa's development and security through its advocacy and analytical work, assist the Secretary-General in improving coherence and coordination of the UN System support to Africa at the global level, in particular relating to the support for the African Union’s Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want, and establish a monitoring mechanism for commitments to Africa's development. This mandate is implemented through the following key functional roles: advisory, advocacy, coordination, and monitoring. This position is in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General of the Office of the Special Adviser on Africa. The incumbent reports to the Programme Management Officer. 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, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation,…