About United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimeis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to team assistant (2 positions), g2 within United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s important work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Colombia, you will collaborate with international colleagues and partners to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to international cooperation and global peace and security.

Key Details

• Job Title:Team Assistant (2 Positions), G2
• Grade:G-2
• Location:Bogota, Colombia
• Department:United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
• Contract Type:General Service Staff
• Salary Range:$28,000.0 – $38,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent is required..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this job opening, English is required.
• Language: The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
• Language: Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Spanish UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II.

Skills

• Professionalism: Knowledge of basic clerical functions.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Able to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making.
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks outside the box; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
• A minimum of one (1) year of work experience in clerical work, data entry, or administrative support is required.
• The minimum years of relevant work experience is reduced to zero (0) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
• Work experience in the UN Common System and/or a similar International Organization is desirable..

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply