Administrative Assistant

Position: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Location: Montreal

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Assessment evaluation of qualified candidates may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special notice appointment against this post is for an initial period of one (1) year and may be subject to extension.
External candidate selected for this position will be granted a fixed-term appointment limited ("fta-limited") in accordance with section 2.2 (b) of administrative instruction st/ai/2013/1 on administration of fixed-term appointments. Renewal of appointment is contingent upon continued existence of mandate and availability of funding. If this position is discontinued, the incumbent will be separated from service. United nations secretariat staff members who meet the definition of "internal candidate" in staff rule 4.10 who are selected for this position will be reassigned or transferred to the position, without a lien to their parent position.  

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the united nations staff rules. Applicants for positions in the general service and related categories must be authorized to work for the united nations in the duty station where the position is located. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.  

When completing the candidate profile form, ensure all fields, all professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you.
The united nations secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.  At the united nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs.

The united nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The united nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening.  

On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the inspira "contact us" link.

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