UNIDO Recruiting Senior Office Assistant in Abuja

UNIDO Hiring Senior Office Assistant in Abuja

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), a specialized agency of the United Nations focused on promoting sustainable industrial growth, poverty reduction, environmental sustainability, and inclusive globalization, is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Senior Office Assistant.

UNIDO works with developing nations and transitional economies to encourage inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID), helping countries strengthen economic growth, improve livelihoods, and create opportunities through industrial advancement.

Job Summary

• Job Title: Senior Office Assistant
• Location: Abuja, FCT
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Job Category: General Service / Administrative Support
• Grade: G6
• Requisition ID: 7437
• Appointment Type: Fixed Term - 100 Series
• Application Type: Internal and External

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the UNIDO Representative and provide comprehensive administrative support to the country office. Core responsibilities include:

• Managing and prioritizing incoming correspondence, requests, and official communications.
• Preparing responses, reports, presentations, and administrative documents while ensuring compliance with UNIDO communication standards.
• Supporting project coordination by compiling data, conducting research, and maintaining project-related records.
• Providing administrative and financial assistance for Technical Cooperation activities, workshops, meetings, and evaluation missions.
• Handling procurement activities, petty cash transactions, payments, and liaison with local vendors and suppliers.
• Using SAP systems to process recruitment, travel, procurement, training, consultant management, and financial transactions.
• Maintaining office inventories, ICT equipment records, filing systems, and operational databases.
• Assisting newly recruited staff with onboarding and administrative orientation.
• Supporting budget monitoring, financial resource tracking, and project portfolio management.
• Collaborating with UN agencies and inter-agency coordination teams when required.

Core Values and Competencies

UNIDO seeks candidates who demonstrate professionalism, integrity, teamwork, inclusiveness, accountability, and innovation. Applicants should possess strong communication skills, organizational ability, emotional intelligence, and a results-driven mindset.

Educational Requirements

• Completion of higher secondary education, high school diploma, or equivalent qualification.
• Additional administrative, clerical, or secretarial training will be considered an advantage.

Experience Requirements

• At least seven (7) years of relevant administrative or office support experience.
• Candidates with a university degree or higher require a minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems is desirable.
• Previous experience within the United Nations system or multicultural organizations is an added advantage.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish is mandatory.
• Knowledge of additional United Nations official languages will be an advantage.

Salary Information

The indicative minimum net annual salary for this role is USD 22,559.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official UNIDO recruitment portal below:

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Application Deadline

The deadline for applications is 19th May, 2026 at 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time).