SeniorAdministrativeAssistant

**Deadline for Applications** June 9, 2026 **Grade** GS5 **Staff Member / Affiliate Type** General Service **Reason** Temporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment **Hardship Level** A (least hardship) **Family Type** Family **Residential location (if applicable)** **Target Start Date** 2026-06-01 **Target End Date** 2026-12-31 **Standard Job Description** Senior Administrative Assistant Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Senior Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the office where the position is located. The Senior Administrative Assistant normally has no direct supervisory functions though it rests upon the supervisor of the post to make time specific arrangements subject to a given situation. The incumbent normally works under the direct supervision of more senior local or international staff, who is required to monitor the performance of the incumbent and provide regular guidance. S/he may liaise with local suppliers and/or officials and/or Implementing Partners (IPs) on routine subject matters under the direction of the supervisor. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties \- Assist in interpreting and processing of entitlements, issuance of contracts and maintenance of various personnel records and files. \- Attend meetings on day-to-day admin matters; administer the movement of UNHCR staff members and monitor their attendance records, leave plans, overtime