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Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations in New York
Administrative Assistant for International Law, Human Rights and Budget Team as well as Communication Team (100%)
Start date: December 1, 2025 (or upon agreement)
The Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations in New York is looking for a qualified candidate for the position of Administrative Assistant for the International Law, Human Rights and Budget team as well as the Communication team.
The Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN in New York promotes Switzerland’s interests at the UN Headquarters, in line with the country’s foreign policy goals. Under the political direction of the Swiss government, the Mission participates in the work of the UN’s principal organs (General Assembly, Security Council and Economic and Social Council).
Job Description:
The International Law, Human Rights and Budget team at the Swiss Mission to the United Nations is responsible for all legal, sanctions and counter-terrorism matters, human rights, budgetary as well as administrative affairs.
The Communications team is responsible for communicating Switzerland's activities and positions at the UN in New York through publications – mostly on digital platforms - contacts with the media and the organization of events.
Your Responsibilities:
- Administrative and logistical support for both teams, including management of information, contacts and calendars; correspondence in English and German and/or French; planning, organization and assisting during events (in-person/on virtual platforms) and visits of high-level delegations.
- Participation in meetings, reporting, drafting of talking points, organization of events, independently and/or in support of other members of the teams.
- “One Mission”: Administrative and logistical tasks relevant to the entire Mission, in close collaboration with other assistants and the Mission’s administrative team.
Requirements:
- Previous work experience in an international setting; prior experience in the United Nations system a plus.
- Preferably: Degree in commercial education, communication, or a related field, proven interest in multilateral affairs and familiarity with Swiss Foreign Policy.
- Fluency in English, excellent knowledge of German and/or French required.
- Outstanding organizational and information management skills, ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
- Full computer literacy with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- High degree of personal integrity and trustworthiness, strong interpersonal skills.
We Offer:
- Inviting and intellectually inspiring work atmosphere in a multilingual setting within a motivated Mission of over 40 employees
- Diverse diplomatic working environment
- Local salary and competitive benefits, salary range 75k – 79k
- 401k plan with matching employer contribution
- 4 weeks paid vacation, with observance of American and some Swiss holidays
To Apply:
Please send us your resume, a letter of interest, and further supporting documents in electronic format (PDF file) to: newyork.un.jobapplication@eda.admin.ch by October 12, 2025. Please write into the subject line, “Administrative Assistant” to ensure timely processing of your application. The interviews will most likely take place on Thursday, October 16, and Friday, October 17.
We will not review incomplete applications or those that do not adhere to the requirements above. Please note, that only digital applications will be accepted. The files of those applications not considered for an interview will be deleted.
