Team Assistant – UN Office of the Secretary‑General’s Envoy on Technology

About the role

The United Nations Office of the Secretary‑General’s Envoy on Technology is looking for a Team Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to the team in New York. Reporting to the Associate Programme Management Officer, the role will ensure smooth operation of daily office functions and contribute to the unit’s output on digital and emerging technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of office support and administrative tasks, including drafting routine correspondence and preparing complex documents and reports.
• Monitor schedules, processes and unit outputs, verifying receipt and accuracy of required documents, approvals and signatures.
• Research, compile and organize information from various sources for reports, work plans, briefings and conference materials.
• Proofread and edit documents for grammar, punctuation, style and format compliance.
• Provide secretarial, logistical and administrative support for meetings, boards, committees and conferences.
• Assist in website maintenance by scanning, converting and posting documents.
• Prepare presentation materials using appropriate software and technology.

Required profile

• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information and follow legal and financial compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in standard office software and word‑processing tools.
• Experience in supporting meetings, events and document preparation.

Required skills