Administrative Assistant – UN OHCHR South Caucasus

About the role

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Tbilisi is looking for an Administrative Assistant to support the Senior Human Rights Adviser for the South Caucasus. The role involves a mix of human‑resources, budget and finance, and general administrative duties within the United Nations framework.

Key responsibilities

• Initiate, review and process HR actions such as recruitment, placement, promotion, relocation, performance appraisal and staff separation, ensuring compliance with UN rules.
• Respond to staff enquiries on entitlements, administrative procedures and Staff Rules.
• Maintain vacancy announcement files, track recruitment status and prepare related statistical reports.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing financial and HR proposals, monitor expenditures against approved budgets and prepare adjustments.
• Prepare budget performance submissions, analyse variances and generate financial reports using Umoja.
• Draft routine correspondence on administrative, financial audit and personnel matters and coordinate with service units and headquarters.

Required profile

• Experience in administrative or HR support within an international or UN‑type organization.
• Familiarity with UN staff rules, recruitment processes and budget monitoring.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prepare accurate reports and correspondence.
• Attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Required skills

• Umoja (UN financial and procurement system)