NRFS/CFND Staff Assistant

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. How to Apply Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the official United Nations recruitment portal using the link below: Official Application Link: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=287555&languageCd=ENG Job Opening ID: 287555 Application Deadline November 18, 2026 Important Notice Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment and selection process may indicate their needs. The United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process, including application, interview, processing or training. The United Nations does not request applicants' bank account information.