Administration Jobs in International Development

Browse international development jobs in the Administration sector. Roles are posted daily from UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, ReliefWeb, and 200+ other sources.

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Resident Coordinator SystemKUALA LUMPUR

G-6Management and AdministrationAdministration
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Executive Office of the Secretary-GeneralNEW YORK

G-6Management and AdministrationAdministration
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Director, Administration

Department of Operational SupportNEW YORK

D-2Management and AdministrationAdministration
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Senior Benefits Assistant

Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Office of Programme Planning, Finance and BudgetNEW YORK

G-7Management and AdministrationAdministration
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CHIEF OF MISSION SUPPORT

United Nations Support Mission in LibyaTRIPOLI (LIBYA)

D-1Management and AdministrationAdministration
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

United Nations Office for West Africa and the SahelDAKAR

NO-DManagement and AdministrationAdministration
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Administrative Assistant

Department of Operational SupportBRINDISI

G-5Management and AdministrationAdministration
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OFFICE ASSISTANT

Economic Commission for Latin America and the CaribbeanSANTIAGO

G-2Management and AdministrationAdministration
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Department of Operational SupportBRINDISI

G-5Management and AdministrationAdministration
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BENEFITS ASSISTANT

United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund - Pension AdministrationGENEVA

G-6Management and AdministrationAdministration
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EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

United Nations Environment ProgrammeNAIROBI

D-2Management and AdministrationAdministration

FAQs — Administration jobs in international development

What qualifications do I need for Administration jobs in international development?

Most Administration positions require a relevant master's degree, 3–7 years of field experience, and strong written English. French or Spanish is often required for francophone Africa or Latin America programmes. Specialised certifications (e.g., WASH engineering, epidemiology) strengthen applications.

Which organisations hire Administration specialists?

Key employers for Administration roles include UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, WFP, FAO, the World Bank, bilateral donors (USAID, FCDO, GIZ), and international NGOs listed on ReliefWeb. Dev Procure aggregates all their vacancies in one place.

Are Administration jobs mostly field-based or HQ-based?

It depends on career stage. Entry to mid-level Administration roles tend to be field-based in developing countries; senior advisory, policy, and research positions are more commonly based in Geneva, New York, Washington D.C., or London.