Senior Administrative Officer

About the role

The Senior Administrative Officer will work within the Common Administrative Platform (One EO) at United Nations Headquarters in New York, providing administrative and operational support to client entities focused on peace and security.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Desk Chief in developing and implementing the administrative framework.
• Advise senior management on budgeting, financial, human‑resources and general administration policies and practices.
• Produce major and complex reports for One EO management and client entities.
• Provide advice and support for senior management on operational objectives and related administrative policies.
• Participate in UN Secretariat task forces on human‑resources and administrative matters, including information‑management system implementation.
• Attend weekly Directors’ management meetings to advise on administrative, financial and human‑resources issues.
• Coordinate the full range of staff and human‑resource administration issues, including staffing tables, staff rules interpretation, and preparation of staffing projects.
• Identify and lead high‑sensitivity management reviews, directing review teams through all stages.
• Prepare responses for legal cases pertaining to the UN Internal Justice System.

Required profile

Required skills