Strategic Administrative Officer, HR & Finance Analytics

UN Secretariat; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The UN Secretariat's Administrative Officer role within the DCO supports the 2030 Agenda by delivering essential administrative, financial, and HR services across the Regional Office. It aims to optimize the RC system and promote efficiency in operations at regional level.

The job requires coordinating HR activities, monitoring budgets, handling procurement, travel, facilities, and data analysis to align regional practices with corporate guidance and drive system-wide improvements through shared

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public administration, finance, accounting or law required; other combinations with experience may be accepted.
• Minimum five years' progressive experience in administration, finance, accounting or HR management.
• Two years' experience in data analytics desirable; change management and operations optimization appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR management support and staff onboarding.
• Act as certifying officer; monitor budget performance and advise on financial management.
• Oversee procurement, travel, facilities management, and office technology.
• Support system-wide efficiency initiatives like Common Premises and Common Back Offices; coordinate data analysis and training.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Teamwork

Planning & organizing

Administrative management

Financial management

HR policies

Data analysis

Research & analysis

Problem-solving

Meeting commitments

Education

Master's degree in business/public administration, finance, accounting or law

Bachelor's degree with qualifying experience

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

The UN Secretariat's Administrative Officer role within the DCO supports the 2030 Agenda by delivering essential administrative, financial, and HR services across the Regional Office. It aims to optimize the RC system and promote efficiency in operations at regional level.

The job requires coordinating HR activities, monitoring budgets, handling procurement, travel, facilities, and data analysis to align regional practices with corporate guidance and drive system-wide improvements through shared