Economic Commission for Africa

Team Assistant

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Duty station
🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Country / area
Ethiopia
Region
Africa
UN system
Regional Commission
Level
CON
Category
Affiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors
Title
Team Assistant
Organization
Economic Commission for Africa
Work Location
Addis Ababa
Expected duration
3 months
Posted
7/18/2026, 4:00:00 AM
Closes
7/25/2026, 3:59:59 AM

About this role

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is seeking an Individual Contractor to serve as a Team Assistant within the Human Resources Management Section of the Division of Administration. This three-month contract is based in Addis Ababa and involves supporting the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer. Key responsibilities include assisting in the development of HR workflows and standard operating procedures, coordinating HR events, and managing content for the ECA intranet. The role requires monitoring staff engagement action plans, developing single-window access processes for administrative services, and providing comprehensive office, secretarial, and logistical support to the Chief HRO and various committees. The incumbent will also be responsible for researching information, generating statistical reports, proofreading documents, and managing website content. The ideal candidate possesses a high school diploma, at least four years of relevant administrative experience, and prior experience working within an international organization. Fluency in English is mandatory, with knowledge of other UN official languages considered an asset. The role demands strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive HR information and complex administrative tasks efficiently.

Key requirements

  • High school diploma
  • 4+ years administration experience
  • Experience in International Organization

Nice to have

  • Studies in administration/social sciences/management
  • Experience in human resources
  • Experience in process improvement

Requirements at a glance

Min. experience
Relevant work experience of at least four years in the area of administration is required. Experience in an International Organization is required.
Required degree
A high school diploma is required. Additional studies related to administration, social sciences or management are desirable.
Languages
English

Result of Service

Timely delivery of the HR functions specified under the duties and responsibilities of the Individual Contractor.

Work Location

Addis Ababa

Expected duration

3 months

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is located in the Human Resources Management Section of the Division of Administration at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Chief Human Resources Officer or any other staff designated for the purpose. The individual contractor will support the Office of the Chief of Human Resources in delivering the HR functions in the following areas:

  1. Assists the Chief of Human Resources in developing and finalizing HR work flows, standard operating procedures, and other process documents.
  2. Assists in organizing key HR events involving multiple stakeholders and assists in coordinating work of the HR function across different units, through meetings, recording of minutes etc. as assigned.
  3. Assists in the development of content pertaining to the HR functions activities and initiatives for showcasing on the ECA intranet.
  4. Assists in implementation and monitoring of the activities pertaining to staff engagement action plan.
  5. Assists in developing content and process for offering a single-window access to staff members for administrative services.
  6. Provides office support and administrative functions to the Office of the Chief HRO as required.
  7. Monitors processes and scheduling related to the Section's outputs, products, tasks, etc., where applicable.
  8. Researches, compiles and organizes information and reference materials from various sources for reports, work plans, studies, briefings, meetings/conferences, etc.
  9. Generates a variety of standard statistical and other reports, work orders, etc., using various databases.
  10. Proofreads documents and edits texts for accuracy, grammar, punctuation and style, and for adherence to established standards for format.
  11. Provides secretarial, administrative and logistics support to meetings, boards, committees, conferences, etc.
  12. Assists in websites by scanning, converting and posting a variety of documents on to the website.
  13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

A high school diploma is required. Additional studies related to administration, social sciences or management are desirable. Relevant work experience of at least four years in the area of administration is required. Experience in an International Organization is required. Experience in the area of human resources, process improvement is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of additional UN official language is an advantage

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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