Senior Administrative Officer, P5

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Job Network :
Management and Administration

Job Family :
Administration

Category and Level :
Professional and Higher Categories , P-5

Recruitment Type :
Position Specific Job Openings

Department/Office :
Department of Operational Support

This position is located within the Common Administrative Platform at United Nations Headquarters, referred to as the One Executive Office ("One EO"), under the Division of Administration in the Department of Operational Support (DOS). One EO has started its transition phase on 1 January 2026 as part of the UN80 reform initiative, which aims to consolidate common administrative functions across Secretariat entities into unified service platforms.

One EO provides the full range of administrative and operational services required by New York–based Secretariat client entities to fulfill their mandates, including human resources management, financial administration, travel, and general administrative support. Specifically, this position is located at the Client Desk providing administrative and operational support to entities with mandates pertaining to peace and security including Department of Political and Peace building Affairs (DPPA) and Department of Peace Operations (DPO).

The incumbent will report to Chief of the Client Desk under the overall guidance of the Director of Administration.