Team Assistant

Host entity: ECA

Volunteer type: National

Areas of expertise: Administration, Project management, programme development, strategy, Logistics, procurement, commodities

Application deadline: 12/11/2026

Mission and objectives

Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN's five regional commissions, ECA's mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa's development.

ECA's mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063. The mission will be guided by ECA's five new strategic directions which are: Advancing ECA's position as a premier knowledge institution that builds on its unique position and privilege to bring global solutions to the continent's problems and take local solution to the continent; Developing macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate economic diversification and job creation; Designing and implementing innovative financing models for infrastructure, and for human, physical and social assets for a transforming Africa; Contributing solutions to regional and transboundary challenges, with a focus on peace security and social inclusion as an important development nexus; Advocating Africa's position at the global level and developing regional responses as a contribution to global governance issues. The Sub-regional Office for North Africa of the ECA (ECA SRO-NA) is located in Rabat (Morocco), and serves seven member states: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Sudan, and Tunisia.

The main objective to enhance the environment for accelerated and inclusive growth and sustainable development in North Africa through strengthened economic diversification, fiscal management, regional integration and a better recognition of migrant workers' economic contributions. SRO-NA also focuses a significant share of its work on issues faced by middle-income countries. Its core functions are: Contributing to the development of evidence-based policies, strategies and reforms and provides technical assistance related to economic diversification, fiscal management and resilient and inclusive economies; Providing advisory services and hold sub-regional consultations on the mobilization of domestic resources and the implementation of the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA), in partnership with ministries of trade and the African Union; Providing technical assistance and training for selected African countries on migration data collection and analysis and evidence-based policy formulation to mainstream and leverage migrants' economic contributions, through data collection and analysis; and Conducting research on challenges facing middle income countries in North Africa, in particular those relating to development and climate finance, human capital and employment creation in North Africa, with a focus on strategic areas such as digitalization and the green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication.

Assignment context

To fulfill its mission, the ECA SRO-NA is implementing activities and events for its member states and the region. In this regard, to support the Administrative and Finance Unit in the Office, ECA SRO-NA is seeking a Team Assistant (National UNV Specialist), to assist in implementing Office operations. The Team Assistant (National UNV Specialist) will work under the direct supervision of the Administrative and Finance Officer and the overall guidance of the Director of ECA SRO-NA. He/She will provide support to Office operations performing a variety of standard administrative processes ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Team Assistant (National UNV Specialist), promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach. He/She will work in close collaboration with the Office staff and other ECA staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.

Task description

The Team Assistant (National UNV Specialist) will be responsible for the following duties:
• Performs a wide range of office support and secretariat functions.
• Responds or drafts responses to routine correspondence and other communications; uses standard word processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports.
• Monitors processes and schedules related to the unit's outputs, products, tasks, etc.; where applicable, assists in the verification of receipt and accuracy of requisite documents, approvals, signatures, etc. to ensure compliance with relevant legal, financial and other requirements.
• Researches, compiles and organizes information and reference materials from various sources for reports, work plans, studies, briefings, meetings/conferences, etc.
• Generates a variety of standard statistical and other reports, work orders, etc., using various databases.
• Proofreads documents and edits texts for accuracy, grammar, punctuation and style, and for adherence to established standards for format.
• Screens phone calls and visitors; responds to moderately complex information requests and inquiries (e.g. answers requests requiring file search, etc.), and as necessary, refers inquiries to appropriate personnel for handling.
• Provides secretarial, administrative and logistics support to meetings, boards, committees, conferences, etc.
• Maintains calendar/schedules; monitors changes and communicates relevant information to appropriate staff inside and outside the immediate work unit.
• Reviews, records, distributes and/or processes mail and other documents; follows-up on impending actions.
• Updates and maintains large distribution lists; monitors, prepares and distributes various materials, reports, where possible using electronic formats; handles arrangement for printing and translation as necessary; coordinates shipment arrangements, courier services, etc.
• Performs general administrative tasks (e.g. leave and attendance recording, arrangements for meetings and other events, reservations, etc.), to include preparing and/or processing administrative requests/documents (e.g. requisitions, purchase orders, travel requests, contracts, expenditure authorizations, visa applications, etc.).
• Maintains files (both paper and electronic) and databases for work unit.
• Assists in providing software and office equipment support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and experience

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in Administration, General Office support, programme/project support, and events support is required
• Experience in the usage of computers and Office software packages is required
• Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable
• Experience in UN or international organizations is an advantage

Competencies and values

• Integrity
• Respect for Diversity
• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organising
• Professionalism
• Self-management

Living conditions

Rabat, the capital, is a peaceful city. People are friendly to visitors. Services in terms of banking, transportation, health and communications are easily-available. Road network is good both in terms of spread and quality of the roads. Public transportation in is limited. Taxis are relatively cheap and easily available. There are a number of shopping malls, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas. A large variety of accommodation options can be found. There are no specific security threats.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

Entitlements related to the volunteering position:

1. Pre-assignment
Entry lump sum: USD 350
Relocation costs: $175 at beginning and
end of assignment if duty station is outside of
commuting distance (as determined by UNV)
2. During Assignment
Volunteer living allowance: MAD 14215.5
Learning and training: Access to UNV's
learning and career development resources
Annual leave: 2.5 days per month
Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for
health, life and malicious acts for the UN
Volunteer and health insurance coverage for
up to 3 eligible dependents. See the Conditions
of Service for more details on eligibility
criteria.
3. End of assignment
Exit lump sum (paid on successful
completion of assignment): $120 for each
month served, paid on completion of contract

Full eligibility requirements, conditions of service and application instructions are available on the official UNV platform.