WHO

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Assistant

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Job Summary

Support the WHO Country Office in specialized operational areas including human resources, finance, procurement, information technology support, logistics, and inventory/asset administration. Under supervision, you will handle service transactions aligned to WHO procedures, share guidance with clients and staff, and escalate process improvements. Responsibilities include finance-support tasks (e.g., imprest accounts and budget administration), HR support (contract management and recruitment), procurement administration, and elements of IT and travel administration.

Location: Vilnius

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract · Permanent

Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Support delivery of services and transactions across operational areas such as human resources management, procurement, and information technology management.
•Share information with clients, staff, and partners on procedures, rules, and regulations for respective service lines.
•Maintain consistency and adherence to relevant procedures, rules, and regulations to deliver services and work products aligned with business plans.
•Perform finance-support services under technical guidance, including imprest accounts, payments, budget administration, financial monitoring, and income/awards administration.
•Support HR, procurement, and other operations including contract management, recruitment/onboarding, tender/bidding support, and IT/logistics/travel administration.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: EUR 18,854 annually

Perks:Health InsuranceParental LeaveAnnual Leave

Key Requirements

•Completion of secondary education.
•Training and certification in one or more UN operational service areas or systems.
•At least three years of relevant work experience administering support services and transactions in finance, HR, procurement, and/or IT management support.
•Knowledge of WHO support procedures and practices in one or more of the following disciplines: financial, human resources, procurement, and/or information technology support.
•Expert knowledge of English and expert knowledge of the local language.

Experience:3+ yearsUnited Nations

Education:High School

Skills:Strong interpersonal skillsFlexibilityCommunicationProducing resultsEfficient use of resources

Certifications:UN operational service areas training

Languages:EnglishFrenchRussianGerman

Tech Stack:OracleERPWorkdayCloud Management Enterprise SystemWeb-based management systemsOffice software packagesShared directory

Company Brief

WHO

The World Health Organization is a United Nations specialized agency responsible for international public health, coordinating global health initiatives, setting standards, providing guidance, and supporting countries in disease prevention, emergency response, and health systems strengthening.

Industry: International Organizations

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Growth: Government & Public Sector

Funding: Government Funded

Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

Founded: 1948

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