Senior Administrative Officer – UN Support Office Haiti

About the role

The United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) is seeking a Senior Administrative Officer to lead and coordinate administrative functions for the mission. Reporting to the Director of Mission Support, the role will provide strategic advice on human resources, budgeting, finance and general administration to ensure effective mission operations in Port‑au‑Prince.

Key responsibilities

• Advise senior management on human resources, budgeting, financial and general administration matters.
• Develop, prepare, coordinate and monitor work plans, strategies and programmes for mission administrative activities.
• Plan and forecast personnel, financial and logistical requirements in collaboration with other mission offices.
• Exercise budgetary and administrative control and secure required resources.
• Lead special projects such as Security/Evacuation Plans and welfare activities.
• Evaluate support provided by the Mission Support Division and monitor implementation of audit recommendations.
• Assist in supervision of air safety matters and coordination of security operations.
• Liaise with the SRSG, Deputy SRSG, Force Commander, UN agencies, local authorities and represent the Mission Support Division in meetings.

Required profile

• Senior‑level experience in administrative management within an international or UN context.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, financial control and human‑resources administration.
• Ability to develop and monitor work plans and coordinate multi‑agency logistics.
• Experience in leading special projects related to security, evacuation or staff welfare.
• Strong liaison and representation skills with senior UN officials and local authorities.

Required skills

• None explicitly listed.