STAFF ASSISTANT (Temporary Job Opening)

UNCTAD; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UNCTAD in Geneva, Switzerland is seeking a Staff Assistant (Temporary Job Opening) at Grade G-5. The role involves handling a full range of office management and administrative support functions, including preparation for consultancy contracts and coordination of travel for meeting participants.

The incumbent will maintain liaison with the Executive Office and senior officials, monitor processes and schedules, and ensure smooth information flow.

Qualifications

• Full range of office management and administrative support functions (under minimal supervision).
• Includes preparation for consultancy contracts, travel of meeting participants, procurement, etc.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

STAFF ASSISTANT (Temporary Job Opening) at UNCTAD.

Grade: G-5. Location: Geneva, Switzerland. Application deadline: 5 November 2026.

• 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.