Facilities Management Assistant

Host entity: UNAMA

Volunteer type: International

Areas of expertise: Administration, Facilities management, shelter

Application deadline: 12/10/2026

Mission and objectives

UNAMA was established in 2002 as a Political/ Peacebuilding Mission, exceptionally) directed and supported by the UN Department of
Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO).

Assignment context

This mandate tasks UNAMA with the promotion and support of humanitarian assistance in line with humanitarian principles, human rights, equality for women and girls, inclusive governance, resilience, and economic stability, and with the use of our good offices for principled and constructive engagement with all national, regional, and global stakeholders in the pursuit of Afghanistan’s peace and stability.

UNAMA reaffirms its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and national unity of Afghanistan; as well as its continued support for the people of Afghanistan, within the framework of the UN Charter and other international laws and instruments.

UNAMA's vision is for a stable and prosperous Afghanistan that lives at peace with itself and its neighbours, where the rights of all the people of Afghanistan are upheld, without discrimination.

On 15 June 2026, UNAMA’s mandate was extended for another year by UN Security Council Resolution 2727 (2026).

Task description

Under the direct supervision of Chief Facilities Management Unit and matrix supervision of Chief Engineering and Facilities Maintenance Section, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Supervision and coordination of activities directly affecting the UNAMA Facilities by ensuring that contracted services are delivered satisfactorily in properly supporting UNAMA buildings and infrastructure, utilities, open areas, landscaping maintenance operations, etc.
Ensure that services provider contractors keep all facilities clean in camp and offices clean
Carry out daily inspection of sanitary facilities in UNAMA office and accommodation area.
Observe and report contractors’ work quality compliance as per contract guidelines, including completion of required forms, adhering to agreed work procedures, and any other work modifications that are agreed on biweekly.
Monitor and ensure that all agreed work safety precautions (measures) as per the contractors’ approved safety plan are fully implemented by the Contractor(s) and report on any breaches.
Coordinate and monitor logistics support for the movement of accommodation and office supplies.
Provide an effective front desk service, including liaising with tenants, accommodation booking management and staff to identify their facilities related requirements and propose and manage cost-effective solutions providing an effective response to customer queries and complaints where applicable and to forward any others relevant unit and sections.
Perform Check-In and Check -out of visiting guest ,contractors, and staff accommodation. Coordinating housekeeping needs of tenants and VIP’s.
Provide logistics support in setting up of VIP events, meetings room, conference hall and official outdoor event seating arrangement.
Assisting the planning and guidance of national staff, including supervision of personnel and overseeing of technical and general services.
Perform Admin related work of EFMS, monitoring attendance

Skills and experience

A minimum of 4 years progressively experience in the field of Hotel Management, Hospitality, Housekeeping, Facilities/ Camp and administrative Management.
Experience in Training/Capacity Building, mentoring as he/she will be expected to be building the capacity of national staff within the facilities Management and Housekeeping Management.

Competencies and values

• Client Orientation
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Leadership/Supervision
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organising
• Professionalism

Living conditions

Afghanistan is a unique country and UNAMA is a unique (humanitarian) operation. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable.

Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.
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