Senior Administrative Assistant

UNESCO · Dakar, Senegal

Organization
UNESCO
Location
Dakar, Senegal
Organization type
United Nations
Contract
Job
Posted
12 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: see the posting

Job details

Experience required
8 years minimum
Languages
English (required), French (required), Arabic (required), Spanish (required), Russian (required), Chinese (required)

excerpts from the official posting

Under the overall authority of the Director of the Office and the direct supervision of the Senior Operations Officer, the incumbent provides high-level administrative support and support services across several specialized areas.

Main responsibilities

  • Perform the duties of a certifying officer within the authority delegated by the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Provide advice on, and interpret, administrative rules, regulations and procedures.
  • Provide guidance on routine operational and technical matters.
  • Recommend changes and improvements to processes and systems to strengthen administrative management, financial monitoring and control.

Profile

  • Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
  • For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework .

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