Executive Director Special Assistant & Front Office Lead

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) seeks a dedicated Special Assistant to the Executive Director in New York. The role provides high-level executive support, strategic advisory analysis, and stakeholder coordination to advance the ED’s agenda.

The incumbent manages front-office operations and mission execution, and leads the EC Secretariat while analyzing policy briefings and driving global organizational initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in development cooperation, international affairs, or a related field.
• Experience providing direct support to senior executive leadership, including policy advice and strategic planning.
• Strong knowledge of UNFPA mandate, population and reproductive health issues, and UN system familiarity.
• Proven initiative, sound judgment, and strong organizational/analytical skills in development work.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to the Executive Director and manage front-office operations.
• Coordinate the Executive Director's schedule, correspondence, and meetings with internal/external stakeholders.
• Lead the Executive Committee Secretariat and drive policy briefs, and background materials for decisions.
• Oversee field mission preparation, briefings, and coordination of key background documents and trip books.
• Engage with government officials and partners on programme development and country engagements.

Skills

Fluency in English

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's) in social sciences, international relations, public administration, development studies, or related field

Job description

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) seeks a dedicated Special Assistant to the Executive Director in New York. The role provides high-level executive support, strategic advisory analysis, and stakeholder coordination to advance the ED’s agenda.

The incumbent manages front-office operations and mission execution, and leads the EC Secretariat while analyzing policy briefings and driving global organizational initiatives.