Administrative Support Assistant

About the role

The Administrative Support Assistant will work as a consultant for the United Nations Environment Programme in Geneva, providing essential back‑office services that ensure smooth financial and event operations. The role focuses on processing participant reimbursements accurately and supporting the organization of high‑profile meetings and forums.

Key responsibilities

• Verify banking details and confirm reimbursement amounts for participants.
• Prepare and submit reimbursement and payment documentation for processing.
• Follow up with participants until reimbursement cases are fully resolved.
• Assist in the logistical coordination of key meetings and events, including the ISP‑CWP informal technical meeting, the resumed first session of the ISP‑CWP Plenary, the GEF 8 Global Supply Chains Forum, and the planetGOLD Global Forum.

Required profile

• Experience in administrative or consultancy roles handling financial documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple reimbursement cases simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills to support the planning and execution of international meetings.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with participants and internal teams.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to global environmental initiatives within the United Nations system.
• Exposure to high‑level international meetings and forums.