Senior Administrative Assistant – UN Nairobi

About the role

The United Nations is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant (G7) to support the front‑office of the Administrative Law Division within the Office of Human Resources, Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance. Based in Nairobi, the incumbent will provide high‑level administrative and secretarial support to senior officials and contribute to the division’s mission of upholding UN standards of conduct.

Key responsibilities

• Manage correspondence, scheduling, and documentation for the Administrative Officer (Coordination) and senior staff.
• Prepare and circulate briefing notes, reports, and legal documents related to internal justice and disciplinary matters.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and events, ensuring logistical arrangements and accurate record‑keeping.
• Maintain filing systems, databases and confidential records in compliance with UN policies.
• Assist in the preparation of submissions to the United Nations Dispute Tribunal and other legal bodies.
• Support the division’s outreach and communication with UN Secretariat managers on conduct and discipline issues.

Required profile

• University degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive experience in administrative support within an international or multilateral organization.
• Strong knowledge of UN administrative procedures and confidentiality standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Required skills