UN Hiring P-5 Administrative Officer – Global Duty Stations | Apply by July 22, 2025

The United Nations is seeking a P-5 level Administrative Officer for deployment across global UN duty stations and field offices. This is an opportunity for senior professionals with proven expertise in administration, HR, finance, and operations to step into a strategic leadership role with global reach.

📝 Job Opening ID: 258222
📍 Duty Station: All UN Locations (HQ + Field Offices)
📅 Deadline: July 22, 2025
🔗 Apply Here: https://careers.un.org
📌 Level: P-5 (Professional, Senior Level)

💼 Role Summary: What You’ll Do

As a Senior Administrative Officer, you’ll oversee critical business functions within UN departments and field missions. Responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic advice on planning, policy, and implementation

• Leading cross-functional administrative operations including human resources, budgeting, procurement, logistics, and security

• Coordinating teams across international offices and interagency partners

• Contributing to organizational reporting and performance management

• Representing the UN in high-level meetings or negotiations

✅ Qualifications

• Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Public Administration, Business, Finance, or related field

• Experience: At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in administration, budget, HR, or related management areas

• Skills:

  • Proven leadership in multicultural teams

  • Familiarity with UN operational and financial systems

  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills

UN Hiring P-5 Administrative Officer

🌐 Why Apply?

• 🌍 Global deployment potential – HQ or field-based

• 🕊️ Shape internal policy that supports peace, humanitarian aid, and development

• 💼 Engage at senior level on mission-critical operations

• 🤝 Contribute to international collaboration and UN reform efforts

📎 FAQs – UN Administrative Officer (P-5) Vacancy

Q1: Where will the duty station be?
This is a roster-based position, meaning candidates may be placed in any UN Secretariat location or field mission globally.

Q2: What is the application deadline?
Applications close July 22, 2025 (Eastern Daylight Time).

Q3: Do I need UN experience?
While previous UN or international organization experience is highly desirable, it’s not mandatory if you meet the education and senior-level experience criteria.

Q4: What are the major domains of responsibility?
The role spans human resource administration, finance, planning, logistics, and oversight of internal operations.

Q5: Is this a permanent role?
This is a P-5 professional role within the UN career system. The position may be temporary or permanent, depending on operational need and deployment.