Administrative Assistant (TJO) – UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

About the role

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Damascus is seeking an Administrative Assistant (TJO) to support the Syria Representative and the team. The role combines human‑resources, budget, finance and general office administration duties within a UN environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage HR processes such as recruitment, placement, promotions, relocations, performance appraisals, and staff separations, ensuring compliance with UN rules.
• Prepare and review financial and HR proposals, monitor expenditures against approved budgets, and produce budget performance reports.
• Draft routine correspondence, coordinate with headquarters and field units, and oversee travel programmes, vendor payments, office space planning and equipment maintenance.
• Assist with contract administration for external service providers, audit invoices and supervise outsourced staff.
• Guide, train and supervise junior general service staff.

Required profile

• Experience in administrative support, preferably within an international organization or UN system.
• Strong knowledge of UN staff rules, HR procedures and basic budgeting principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate with multiple stakeholders and handle confidential information.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to human‑rights work in a challenging environment.
• Professional development within the UN system.
• Collaborative and multicultural workplace.