Administrative Officer

About the role

The Administrative Officer will support the Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, reporting to the Head of Programme and Operations and working under the Deputy Head of Mission. The role combines human resources, finance, and general administration responsibilities within the UN framework.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate human resource activities such as recruitment, placement, promotion, performance appraisal and training, ensuring compliance with UN staff rules.
• Lead the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the work programme and budget, produce programme reports and improve budget reporting systems.
• Oversee procurement, billing, travel programme, premises management, office technology maintenance and act as Officer‑in‑Charge for the Programme and Operations Unit when required.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in business, public administration, finance, accounting, law or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, accounting or human resources management.
• Strong knowledge of UN administrative, budgetary and human‑resource policies and ability to apply them in practice.

Required skills

• Certification in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, specifically Umoja.
• Certification in public procurement (e.g., CIPS).
• PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent programme management certification.