Education (Essential)
First-level university degree.
Education (Desirable)
Advanced university degree in social sciences, political sciences, economics, law, international relations, diplomacy, linguistics (English).
Experience (Essential)
At least three years of relevant professional experience in supporting or servicing governing, institutional or intergovernmental bodies, including experience in the preparation of official documentation, organization of meetings and/or management of related administrative and procedural processes. Relevant professional experience supporting digital transformation initiatives, including the implementation or enhancement of digital tools and business processes.
Experience (Desirable)
Relevant professional experience participating in and/or servicing a body of the UN common system and/or a governing body of another international organization.
Language (Essential)
Excellent knowledge of English.
Language (Desirable)
Knowledge of other official UN languages. Good knowledge of French is an asset.
Job Related Competencies (Essential)
Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to work independently, take initiative, multitask, and work quickly and accurately under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to handle enquiries and interact effectively and professionally with delegates, government representatives and internal and external stakeholders at different levels. Demonstrated tact, diplomacy and discretion, particularly in handling sensitive or confidential matters.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Ability to adapt to evolving digital working methods and contribute to the implementation and improvement of digital tools and business processes. Strong digital literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), and the ability to work effectively with digital meeting, registration, documentation and workflow management tools.
Job Related Competencies (Desirable)
Familiarity with CRM tools would be an asset. Knowledge of UN rules and procedures.