Administrative Assistant

GloJobs; Kingston; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations in Kingston, Canada, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Executive Office of the Secretary-General. Location: Kingston, Canada.

Application deadline: 16 October 2026. Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Secretary General/Chef de Cabinet and the direct supervision of the Associate Office Manager, the Administrative Assistant will provide day-to-day administrative support and manage official engagements.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and organizational support to the Executive Office of the Secretary-General.
• Assist in ensuring the smooth functioning of the front office, including coordinating appointments, meetings, telephone calls, visitors and official engagements.
• Receive and appropriately direct senior officials, representatives of Member States, diplomatic representatives and other visitors to the Executive Office.

Job description

Administrative Assistant at UN. Grade: G-6. Location: Kingston, Canada. Application deadline: 16 October 2026. Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Secretary General/Chef de Cabinet and the direct supervision of the Associate Office Manager and within delegated authority, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Executive Office and Administrative Support

• Provide day-to-day administrative and organizational support to the Executive Office of the Secretary-General.
• Assist in ensuring the smooth functioning of the front office, including coordinating appointments, meetings, telephone calls, visitors and official engagements.
• Receive and appropriately direct senior officials, representatives of Member States, diplomatic representatives and other visitors to the Executive Office.