Special Assistant to the CEO and UN SRSG

JOB SUMMARY

UNOPS is recruiting a Special Assistant to support the Chief Executive Officer of Sustainable Energy for All, who also serves as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All. The Lagos-based role is classified at IICA-1/ICS-8 level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support executive planning, coordination and follow-up on strategic priorities.
• Prepare briefing notes, correspondence, presentations and meeting materials.
• Conduct research and synthesize information for senior-level decision-making.
• Coordinate inputs and action points involving internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Track commitments, deadlines and agreed management actions.
• Maintain discretion and professional standards when handling sensitive executive matters.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience is required.
• Strong research, drafting, organizational and stakeholder-coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage several priorities and produce accurate work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Applicants should review the official UNOPS notice for the complete education and experience requirements.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Apply online through the official UNOPS Careers Marketplace page linked in this listing.

DEADLINE

27 August 2026.

DISCLAIMER

NGO Career Link is not the recruiting organization and does not influence the selection process. Applicants should never pay anyone for recruitment or employment.