Senior Administrative Assistant – UN Digital & Emerging Technologies

About the role

The United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (UNODET) seeks a Senior Administrative Assistant to support the Under‑Secretary‑General and senior leadership in managing high‑level diplomatic and policy engagements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Under‑Secretary‑General’s calendar, coordinating meetings with heads of missions, government leaders, diplomats and senior officials.
• Screen, prioritize and route incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintaining confidential and political files.
• Organise travel arrangements, prepare briefing folders and ensure timely communication of directives and status updates.
• Provide substantive administrative support to the office, coordinating multiple activities and ensuring smooth workflow.
• Assist in overall mission administration, handling a wide range of tasks as required by the Under‑Secretary‑General.

Required profile

• Proven experience supporting senior executives or high‑level officials in an international or diplomatic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with United Nations protocols and multi‑stakeholder coordination is advantageous.

Required skills