Strategic Special Assistant to UN DCO ASG

United Nations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations invites applications for a Special Assistant role in the Front Office of the Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) of DCO in New York. The incumbent will support strategic direction, coordination and the management of DCO, while engaging with EOSG and UNSDG and other UN partners.

The role involves drafting substantive outputs, background papers and talking points, and building productive relationships with key stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination and high-level engagement

Qualifications

• Experience as Special Assistant or in a comparable executive-support role.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with senior leadership and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the ASG in strategic direction and coordination for DCO Front Office.
• Prepare substantive written outputs, including background papers, talking points, analyses and other materials.
• Maintain effective engagement with United Nations partners, EOSG and UNSDG, and other UN agencies and departments.

Job description

The United Nations invites applications for a Special Assistant role in the Front Office of the Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) of DCO in New York. The incumbent will support strategic direction, coordination and the management of DCO, while engaging with EOSG and UNSDG and other UN partners.

The role involves drafting substantive outputs, background papers and talking points, and building productive relationships with key stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination and high-level engagement