Job Opening ID: 283520

Job Network : Management and Administration

Job Family : Administration

Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings

Duty Station : DJIBOUTI
Department/Office : Resident Coordinator System

Date Posted : Sep 14, 2026
Deadline : Sep 28, 2026

The UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator, support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDGs. In its Resolution A/RES/72/279, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the transformation of the Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO) as a stand-alone coordination office within the United Nations Secretariat. DCO exercises managerial and oversight functions of the resident coordinator system under the oversight of the Chair of United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). In 2026, DCO undertook a recalibration to ensure the RC system remains optimally configured to support the acceleration of the 2030 Agenda and embodies the UN 2.0 shift- anchored in data, digital, innovation, behavioral science, strategic foresight, and a mission driven organizational culture. The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Djibouti. Under the guidance of the Head of Office and direct supervision of the Resident Coordinator (RC), and in full confidentiality, the Executive Assistant ensures effective and efficient functioning of the RC Front-Office, overall management of the RC's schedule and logistical requirements, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow, and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Executive Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: 1. ENSURE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT FUNCTIONING OF THE RC FRONT OFFICE FOCUSING ON ACHIEVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING RESULTS: • Maintain the Resident Coordinator’s calendar and representation schedule, arrange appointments and meetings of the RC, provide protocol coverage, ensure logistical details of RC participation in events, and act as an interpreter and/or taking minutes of meetings when required. • Coordinate high-quality briefing materials for the RC for appointments, meetings, events, and missions and ensure that all correspondence and documents submitted to the RC are according to UN norms and standards including directives, coordinate comments on behalf of RC for signature and action/follow-up when required. • Draft key correspondence, including notes to files, minutes of meetings and Note Verbales, official correspondence, as required. • Manage RC travel and missions, prepare travel requests, ensure flight bookings and provision of logistics information, and follow up on trip reports and travel claims. • Maintain contact lists of high-level partners, UN Agencies, and Diplomatic Corps. • Assist in organizing official events, travel: booking flights, request for security clearance, arrangements at airport, etc.) for local and high-level visitors as required. • In collaboration with the RCO team, prepare and maintain checklists and templates for relevant processes (high level visits, meetings preparation etc). • Provide all similar services and support to RC 2. ENSURE PROVISION OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT TO THE OFFICE FOCUSING ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING RESULTS: • Maintain the filing system (in TEAMS/Sharepoint) ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials. Use of automated filing system. • Screen RC incoming calls and correspondence. • Coordinate the activities of the RC driver. • Support organize and communicate on the various coordination meetings, including UNCT Meetings. • Participate in the organization of official UN Days, public events, joint UN events and provide secretariat and administrative support to the UNCT • Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to RC. 3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION: • Act as an alternate to the RCO Administrative Assistant when required to support RCO in day- to-day administrative tasks as required, including contract administration, budget and finance, and human resource management. • Provide support to the RC in matters such as documentation, visas, travel arrangements, house and school search, etc. • Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making. • Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures. • Ensures that requirements and background information used for data analysis are documented. • Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g., budget/work programme, human resources, database management, etc. Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations. The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

Completion of High school diploma or equivalent, is required. Bachelors or advanced university degree in business administration, office management, communication or related field, is highly desirable.Job - Specific QualificationNot available

.Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in executive, administrative, coordination, or operational support functions, including roles requiring a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, and interaction with senior management, partners, or external stakeholders, or in related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Relevant experience acquired within the United Nations system, government institutions, international organizations, academic or research institutions, or comparable professional settings, is required. Demonstrated experience in coordinating schedules, preparing briefing materials, managing information flows, and supporting leadership decision-making is required. Experience supporting administrative, financial, human resource, or logistical processes, including personnel and budget-related matters, is desirable. Work experience of one (1) year or more in data analytics or related area is desirable. Work experience with an Enterprise Resources Planning system (such as UMOJA) is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

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