Special Assistant to the United Nations Ombudsman
Office of the United Nations Ombudsman and Mediation Services · NEW YORK · P-4 · Apply by December 20, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting The Office of the United Nations Ombudsman and Mediation Services (UNOMS) is headquartered in New York, USA with regional branches located in Bangkok, Beirut, Entebbe, Geneva, Nairobi, Santiago and Vienna. UNOMS was established as the informal pillar of the United Nations internal system of administration of justice. Its mandate is to provide staff members and affiliated personnel with access to impartial and neutral services to address work-related concerns. This position is located in the Front Office of UNOMS. The incumbent will report to the United Nations Ombudsman. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Special Assistant to the United Nations Ombudsman will be responsible for the following duties: • Coordinate overall programmatic and administrative support to the Head of Entity, United Nations Ombudsman and Assistant Secretary-General. • Support strategic and operational planning by advising the United Nations Ombudsman and the Chief of Service on matters relating to the effective direction of office operations, assisting with the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the office work plan and actively contributing to the…