Administrative Assistant

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) Secretariat in Bonn, Germany. The role reports to the Executive Secretary of CMS and the Administrative Officer of the Administration and Fund Management Unit.

Key responsibilities

• Initiate, review, process and follow‑up on human‑resource actions such as recruitment, placement, promotion, relocation, performance appraisal and separation.
• Provide staff with information and advice on entitlements, administrative procedures, conditions of service and UN staff rules.
• Maintain vacancy announcement files, track status and process personnel actions through the Umoja system.
• Monitor staffing tables, prepare statistical data and charts.
• Administer internship and United Nations Volunteers programmes.
• Support mandatory training compliance by disseminating notices and monitoring participation.

Required profile

• Experience in administrative and human‑resource functions within an international or UN environment.
• Familiarity with UN staff rules, regulations and recruitment processes.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain accurate records.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the Umoja HR platform.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on global environmental governance within a leading UN agency.
• Collaborative multicultural workplace in Bonn.