Geneva Office & Events Manager - Policy & Operations

United Nations University; Genf; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations University Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR) in Geneva seeks an Office and Events Manager to support the Geneva office's day-to-day operations, project coordination, and a diverse programme of events with policy communities.

Based in Geneva with links to New York, the role requires coordinating calendars, travel, procurement, and event logistics, while contributing to the smooth running of UNU-CPR's small but dynamic team.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in administrative, programme or project coordination.
• Experience coordinating events and meetings in an international, policy environment is an advantage.
• Experience with procurement, financial administration, travel arrangements and/or contracting processes is an advantage.
• Experience working in or with the United Nations system or other international organizations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day office operations and logistics.
• Support project management, timelines, deliverables, and budget reporting.
• Plan and deliver UNU-CPR events in Geneva and beyond; manage event logistics.
• Support travel arrangements and onboarding of personnel.

Skills

Office management

Event coordination

Project coordination

Procurement

Budget reporting

Travel arrangements

Stakeholder management

Multilateral/UN environment

Fluent English & French

Education

University degree in business administration, management, international affairs, public administration or a related field

Job description

The United Nations University Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR) in Geneva seeks an Office and Events Manager to support the Geneva office's day-to-day operations, project coordination, and a diverse programme of events with policy communities.

Based in Geneva with links to New York, the role requires coordinating calendars, travel, procurement, and event logistics, while contributing to the smooth running of UNU-CPR's small but dynamic team.