Personal Assistant to the Representative (G6)

About the role

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is recruiting a Personal Assistant to the Representative at the G6 level for its Benin Country Office in Cotonou. UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. In this senior support role you will perform high-level secretarial duties together with organisational and coordinating functions for the office of the Representative. You will be responsible for protocol matters and the effective functioning of the Representative's office, managing the calendar and appointments, handling correspondence and confidential information, arranging travel, supporting meetings and following up on deadlines and commitments. The post was advertised in mid-October 2026 and applications close on 6 November 2026 through the UNFPA recruitment system.

Requirements

Completion of secondary school education plus qualifications in secretarial or business education courses; a first-level university degree is desirable At least six years of secretarial/administrative experience, preferably part of it with an international organization or the United Nations Proficiency in current office software applications Fluency in English and French, with good drafting skills Strong interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion

Skills