Administrative Assistant – UN Resident Coordination Office

About the role

The United Nations Resident Coordination Office in Bamako is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Senior Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and the Head of RCO. The role provides essential administrative, human‑resource and financial support to ensure smooth operation of the office and contributes to the UN’s 2030 Agenda implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage human‑resource processes including recruitment, placement, promotion, relocation, performance appraisal, and staff separation in line with UN rules.
• Maintain vacancy announcement files, process personnel actions through IMIS and produce staffing statistics.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing budget and work‑programme proposals, monitor expenditures, analyse variances and generate financial reports.
• Draft routine correspondence, coordinate with service units, and liaise with internal teams at Headquarters and in the field.
• Support the preparation of budget performance submissions and final reports.

Required profile

• Familiarity with United Nations staff rules, regulations and administrative procedures.
• Experience in HR administration, budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work autonomously in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the UN Integrated Management Information System (IMIS).

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within the UN development system and contribute to Sustainable Development Goals.
• Professional development and training in a global, multicultural setting.