Assistant, Executive Office

Provide coordination and administrative assistance to the UN Resident Coordinator and Executive Office.

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Application deadline 10 months ago: Monday 21 Jul 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Provide coordination and administrative assistance to the UN Resident Coordinator and Executive Office.

You have:

  • Current students enrolled in a Master's program in Journalism and Communication, International Relations, English (Translation and Interpretation), or related fields.
  • At least one year' working experience is desirable.
  • Experience in protocol and translation of official documents is desirable.
  • Knowledge of UN system and its mandate is desirable.
  • Experience with other UN agencies, international organizations and/or non-governmental organizations would be considered an asset.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and abilities to deal with different stakeholders.

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

Potential interview questions

Describe a situation where you successfully coordinated between multiple stakeholders. This question assesses your coordination skills and experience in stakeholder engagement. Share a specific example where you facilitated communication or collaboration effectively.
Can you provide an example of a challenging document you translated? This question seeks to understand your translation experience and ability to handle complex information. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell me about a time you worked in a team and faced disagreement. How did you resolve it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What does volunteerism mean to you, and how do you plan to promote it in your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize your tasks when dealing with numerous deadlines? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to maintain effective communication within your team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe how you would approach a high-level meeting preparation. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain the importance of feedback in your work? How do you respond to it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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