Senior Administrative Assistant

About the role

The Senior Administrative Assistant will work within the Common Administrative Platform at United Nations Headquarters, supporting the Specialized Travel Desk of the One Executive Office. The position provides comprehensive administrative and operational services to UN client entities based in New York.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and developing the unit’s work programme and budget, including monitoring and reallocating resources as needed.
• Collect data from databases and produce customized financial reports; support medium‑term planning and cost‑estimate analysis.
• Review and process requisitions for goods and services, ensuring correct expenditure objects and fund availability.
• Monitor extra‑budgetary resources, review agreements and cost plans, and ensure compliance with UN regulations.
• Act as Certifying Officer for travel and related commitments.
• Ensure all Specialized Travel Desk activities comply with intergovernmental recommendations, UN policies, and procedures.

Required profile

• Experience in administrative and financial support within an international or governmental organization.
• Familiarity with UN budgeting, financial reporting, and travel certification processes.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a high‑impact UN environment supporting global operations.
• Professional development within the United Nations system.