Overview
Call for expression of interest – Roster for Administrative Support
Vacancy No: IC_006_2026
Post Title and Level: Individual Consultant, Administrative Support (see
conditions of contract)
Organizational Unit: Various units within UNSSC
Duty Station: Home-based / Turin, Italy / Bonn, Germany
Duration: Up to a maximum of 180 days in a 12-month period
Terms of remuneration Fee range between €100 and €120 per day
Deadline for Application: 26 June 2026
At the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC), 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.
UNSSC 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.
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Organization Context:
The United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) is dedicated to serving the learning and
knowledge needs of the UN system and partner organizations. We create first-rate learning
experiences grounded in the bedrock values of multilateralism and dignity for all enshrined
in the UN charter. Participants in our programmes rely on UNSSC to enhance their
knowledge and skills across leadership and management, sustainable development, and
peace and security. UNSSC is headquartered in Turin, Italy with an office in Bonn, Germany
UNSSC is establishing a pool of pre-qualified consultants to provide administrative,
operational and programme support across various functional areas, including programme
delivery, human resources, finance and organizational processes. The selected consultants
will contribute to the coordination and implementation of a wide range of activities,
including but not limited to learning and training initiatives, administrative processes, and
institutional projects.
Assignments may include supporting the organization of events and missions, processing
administrative and financial tasks (e.g. travel requisitions), coordinating workflows, and
contributing to the development, improvement and digitalization of internal systems and
processes. Consultants may also support communication, stakeholder engagement and
inter-agency coordination efforts, depending on organizational needs.
Consultants on the roster will be engaged on an ad-hoc basis, depending on evolving
priorities, project requirements and timelines. Fees will also determined based on the
terms of reference of the specific assignment. Inclusion in the pool of pre-qualified
consultants does not guarantee immediate engagement, but enables rapid contracting
when support needs arise.
Responsibilities
Consultants on the roster may be called upon to:
• Provide administrative, operational, and coordination support across units in the
planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of organizational
programmes and initiatives, including learning and knowledge management
activities delivered in online, hybrid, and in-person formats.
• Support the configuration, administration, and maintenance of courses and
programmes on learning management systems (LMS), ensuring compliance with
established guidelines, procedures, branding, and language standards.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and analysis of surveys and data collection
exercises, including learning analytics, needs assessments, and gap analyses, and
contribute to the preparation of summaries, reports, presentations, and key
findings.
• Analyse evaluation data from surveys and assessments, and present clear
quantitative and qualitative insights, trends, and recommendations to support
programme improvement and learning outcomes.
• Support the coordination and delivery of events, workshops, webinars, meetings,
and related activities, including logistical arrangements, facilitation support, and
on-site or virtual operational assistance.
• Contribute to the development and production of knowledge and communication
materials, including articles, case studies, briefing notes, newsletters, multimedia
content, and other outreach products.
• Draft, review, and edit a range of written materials, including reports, guidelines,
correspondence, background papers, and internal documentation, ensuring clarity,
accuracy, and consistency.
• Support the development, organization, and maintenance of learning, reference,
and administrative resources across digital and web-based platforms.
• Provide operational support during events and activities, including documentation
preparation, stakeholder coordination, and follow-up actions to ensure smooth
implementation.
• Support internal and external communication, outreach, and visibility initiatives,
including social media, marketing, and cross-unit communication activities.
• Assist in stakeholder coordination and engagement, including liaison with
participants, partners, alumni networks, and internal teams, and support follow-up
and relationship management activities.
• Support the delivery of online learning sessions, including live webinars hosted on
platforms such as Zoom, for organizational learning programmes.
• Assist in the review, processing, and tracking of travel requisitions and mission-
related documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with
organizational procedures.
• Coordinate official travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, visa
processing where applicable, and timely issuance of tickets and supporting
documentation.
• Perform other related administrative, coordination, and support duties as required
to ensure effective delivery of organizational activities.
Required Skills and Experience:
Education: High school diploma is required. First-level university degree, preferably in
international relations, social studies, adult learning, business administration,
management, or a related field is considered an asset.
Language, experience and computer skills:
• Excellent English skills (written and spoken);
• Experience in supporting the design, development and delivery of learning
products, especially online learning, is a distinct advantage;
• Proven ability to use Microsoft Office, as well as web-based authoring, web
conferencing and learning management tools;
• Ability to effectively deal with stress occurring in heavy workload periods;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Collaborative working style;
• Familiarity with communication, learning and social media tools is an advantage;
• Knowledge of additional UN languages, as well as Italian, is an advantage.
Competencies
Professionalism: Ability to plan and prioritize effectively during heavy workload periods;
ability to report on work; a critical thinking approach; ability to adapt to the demands of
varied audiences.
Communication: Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relations with colleagues within and outside the organization.
Please note
Candidates must clearly indicate in their motivation letter their availability to work
in presence at the specified duty station(s), and confirm that they hold the
appropriate legal documentation required to undertake such assignments.
The application (in English) should include the following:
• a duly completed, updated, and signed P11 form
(http://www.unssc.org/sites/unssc.org/files/p11un.doc )
• a motivation letter elaborating in a concise style why you consider yourself qualified for
this position
Please apply through the online application form available at
https://www.unssc.org/about/employment-opportunities