Staff Assistant

About the role

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is seeking a Staff Assistant to support the Office of the Director at its Sub‑Regional Office for Northern Africa in Rabat. The role provides substantive and administrative assistance, ensuring smooth workflow and timely delivery of management directives.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the overall administration of the Director’s office, managing priorities, workflow and scheduling.
• Compile and analyse basic data from various sources, including the Umoja system, and present concise summaries for review.
• Act as a communications link between the supervisor and senior staff, conveying directives, reports and status updates.
• Prioritise and screen incoming correspondence, ensuring urgent matters receive prompt attention.
• Represent the manager in first‑point‑of‑contact interactions with senior officials, both internal and external.

Required profile

• Proven experience in administrative or secretarial support within an international or multilateral environment.
• Familiarity with UN systems such as Umoja.
• Strong organisational, time‑management and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and represent senior management professionally.

Required skills

• Umoja