STAFF ASSISTANT (Temporary Job Opening)
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development · GENEVA · G-5 · Apply by November 6, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the eTrade Initiatives Section of the E-Commerce and Digital Economy Branch of the Division on Technology and Logistics in the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The Staff Assistant reports to the Chief of the eTrade Initiatives Section. Responsibilities Within limits of delegated authority, the Staff Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: • Performs, under minimal supervision, the full range of office management and administrative support functions; including preparing for consultancy contracts, travel of meeting participants, procurement, etc. • 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, tasks, etc. • Ensures smooth and efficient information flow within the Section; prepares and processes confidential information; assists in the development of office administrative systems and procedures. • Provides assistance in the coordination of service-wide activities (meetings, training, etc.), special projects and events. •…