Administrative Assistant

About the role

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Security Section in Kabul. Reporting to the Chief Security Officer via the Deputy Chief Security Officer, the role covers human resources, budget and finance, general administration, and contract administration.

Key responsibilities

• Manage HR processes including recruitment, promotions, relocations, performance appraisals, and staff separations, ensuring compliance with UN rules.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring the Security Section budget, analysing expenditures, and processing purchase orders and low‑value acquisitions in Umoja.
• Draft routine correspondence, coordinate with service units, and oversee contract administration, invoice verification, and payment processing.
• Maintain vacancy announcement files, monitor staffing tables, and generate statistical reports.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, budgeting, accounting, audit, or human resources, preferably within an international security organization.
• Certification as a Certified Accounting Technician (Advanced Level).

Required skills

• Proficiency with the UN’s Umoja procurement system.
• Experience using IMIS for personnel actions.
• Knowledge of UN procurement and financial rules and procedures.