Strategic Special Assistant to UN Security Leadership

United Nations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), based in New York, invites applications for a Special Assistant who will provide substantive support to senior UN officials in their daily activities.

Reporting to the P-4 Special Assistant, the role sits in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General (OUSG) for Safety and Security, contributing to ongoing reforms and evidence-based planning to strengthen UN programme delivery in complex environments.

Qualifications

• The Special Assistant provides substantive support to senior UN officials in their daily activities.
• Reporting to the P-4 Special Assistant, the role sits in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General (OUSG) for Safety and Security, based in New York.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive support to senior UN officials in daily activities.
• Assist in coordination, briefings and scheduling for security leadership.
• Contribute to ongoing reform efforts and evidence-based planning within UNDSS.

Job description

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), based in New York, invites applications for a Special Assistant who will provide substantive support to senior UN officials in their daily activities.

Reporting to the P-4 Special Assistant, the role sits in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General (OUSG) for Safety and Security, contributing to ongoing reforms and evidence-based planning to strengthen UN programme delivery in complex environments.