NRFS/CFND Staff Assistant
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, ET
Role description
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of NRFS/CFND Staff Assistant under an Individual Contractor arrangement in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The selected contractor will provide administrative and substantive support to the Natural Resources and Food Security (NRFS) Section, particularly in implementing its Development Account (DA) and Extra-Budgetary (XB) projects.
Job Overview
Organization: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Position: NRFS/CFND Staff Assistant Job Opening ID: 287555 Job Category: Administration Contract Type: Individual Contractor Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Contract Duration: 3 months Date Posted: November 12, 2026 Application Deadline: November 18, 2026
About the Organization
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is a regional commission of the United Nations. The position is based in its Climate Change, Food Security and Natural Resources Division (CFND), within the Natural Resources and Food Security (NRFS) Section.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general guidance of the Director of CFND and the direct supervision of the Chief of the NRFS Section, the Staff Assistant will:
Provide administrative and substantive support to the NRFS Section, including assisting with the management of the Chief's priorities and workflow. Coordinate and monitor multiple activities and work processes to ensure timely implementation of management decisions and delivery of outputs. Serve as a communication link between the supervisor and staff. Support the implementation of Development Account (DA) and Extra-Budgetary (XB) projects, including organizing workshops and supporting consultant recruitment. Screen and prioritize incoming correspondence. Compile relevant background documents and references. Handle complex information requests and inquiries, including those requiring research. Prepare responses to various correspondence and communications. Organize meetings and make the necessary arrangements, including room reservations, invitations, participant lists, catering, seating arrangements and supporting documents. Review outgoing documents for quality, including proofreading and editing for formatting, grammar, punctuation and style. Manage, update and further develop internal databases. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Educational Qualification
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Work Experience
At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in administration, administrative services or a related area. The required experience is reduced to five (5) years for candidates holding a first-level university degree or higher.
Language Requirements
Fluency in English is required. English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Contract Duration
The expected duration of the individual contractor assignment is three (3) months .
The selected contractor will provide administrative and substantive support to the Natural Resources and Food Security (NRFS) Section, particularly in implementing its Development Account (DA) and Extra-Budgetary (XB) projects.
Job Overview
Organization: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Position: NRFS/CFND Staff Assistant Job Opening ID: 287555 Job Category: Administration Contract Type: Individual Contractor Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Contract Duration: 3 months Date Posted: November 12, 2026 Application Deadline: November 18, 2026
About the Organization
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is a regional commission of the United Nations. The position is based in its Climate Change, Food Security and Natural Resources Division (CFND), within the Natural Resources and Food Security (NRFS) Section.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general guidance of the Director of CFND and the direct supervision of the Chief of the NRFS Section, the Staff Assistant will:
Provide administrative and substantive support to the NRFS Section, including assisting with the management of the Chief's priorities and workflow. Coordinate and monitor multiple activities and work processes to ensure timely implementation of management decisions and delivery of outputs. Serve as a communication link between the supervisor and staff. Support the implementation of Development Account (DA) and Extra-Budgetary (XB) projects, including organizing workshops and supporting consultant recruitment. Screen and prioritize incoming correspondence. Compile relevant background documents and references. Handle complex information requests and inquiries, including those requiring research. Prepare responses to various correspondence and communications. Organize meetings and make the necessary arrangements, including room reservations, invitations, participant lists, catering, seating arrangements and supporting documents. Review outgoing documents for quality, including proofreading and editing for formatting, grammar, punctuation and style. Manage, update and further develop internal databases. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Educational Qualification
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Work Experience
At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in administration, administrative services or a related area. The required experience is reduced to five (5) years for candidates holding a first-level university degree or higher.
Language Requirements
Fluency in English is required. English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Contract Duration
The expected duration of the individual contractor assignment is three (3) months .