Project Assistant – UN Volunteer (Remote, Haiti)

About the role

The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development (UNLIREC) is seeking a Project Assistant for a 12‑month UN Volunteer assignment. Working remotely from Port‑au‑Prince, you will provide essential administrative and programme support to advance regional peace and development initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Support programme administration, including travel arrangements, documentation, expense processing, meetings and official events.
• Coordinate workshops, seminars and courses, liaising with national counterparts, UN agencies and other stakeholders.
• Draft correspondence, reports and communications, ensuring accuracy and quality of programme information.
• Assist procurement, contracting and tendering processes in line with UN procedures.
• Organise electronic records and contribute to knowledge‑management, institutional learning and programme communications.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant programme or project experience.
• Proven experience coordinating events, workshops, logistics, travel arrangements and administrative processes.
• Experience with procurement processes; prior UN or international organisation experience is an asset.
• Fluent English and French; working knowledge of Spanish and Haitian Creole is desirable.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint

What we offer

• Monthly Living Allowance of USD 959.16.
• Entry lump‑sum payment of USD 200.
• Health, dental, life and permanent disability insurance.
• Applicable leave entitlements.
• Access to UNV e‑learning opportunities.