Associate Administrative Officer

Under the supervision of the Executive Officer, the Associate Administrative Officer shall perform the following duties:

• Undertake actions related to the administration of UNIDIR's human resources, ensuring consistent application of UN rules and procedures.
• Contribute to the preparation of various written outputs, coordinate procurement and requisition processes, and perform other related administrative duties.
• Assist in developing the Institute's work programme and budget, monitor budget/work programme, and support finance, budget and grant management processes.
• Provide direction and guidance to junior personnel and support Institute special projects, including in change management.

This role supports UNIDIR in advancing ideas and actions that contribute to a more sustainable and peaceful world by ensuring efficient administrative, financial, and human resource operations, ultimately helping protect States and people from threats of arms-related violence.

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law or related field, or first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, accounting, human resources management or related areas.
• Experience with administration of Human Resources including recruitment and personnel management within a large organization is required.
• Fluency in English (both written and oral) is required; knowledge of another official United Nations language is strongly desirable.

No specific compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the description.

The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is an autonomous institution within the United Nations that conducts independent research on disarmament and related problems, particularly international security issues, with a vision of a stable and more secure world.