Team Assistant – Hindi Project (Communications)

About the role

The Department of Global Communications is seeking a Team Assistant to support the Hindi Language Project within its News & Media Division. This position provides essential administrative and editorial assistance to ensure effective outreach to Hindi‑speaking audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of office support and administrative functions for communication activities.
• Draft and respond to routine correspondence, producing large and complex documents using standard word‑processing tools.
• Monitor schedules, verify receipt of documents, and ensure compliance with legal and financial requirements.
• Research, compile, and organize background information for news stories and communication products.
• Proofread and edit news stories, web content, and social‑media posts for accuracy and style.
• Provide secretarial, logistical, and coordination support for meetings, outreach events, and campaigns.
• Assist with website maintenance, document conversion, and posting.
• Support basic language adaptation and translation activities under professional guidance.
• Prepare presentation materials and maintain calendars and schedules.
• Perform data entry, mail processing, and database updates.

Required profile

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written communication and proofreading abilities.
• Attention to detail and adherence to editorial standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with UN News language teams and other units.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to multilingual communications for a global audience.
• Professional development within the United Nations system.