SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Senior Human Resources Assistant, G7
Job Opening
Job Opening ID: 275161
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Human Resources
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings - Fixed Term Limited
Duty Station : MONTREAL
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 23, 2026
Deadline : Oct 22, 2026
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Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. At the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, world leaders agreed on a comprehensive strategy for sustainable development. A key agreement opened for signature at Rio was the Convention on Biological Diversity. The Convention has three objectives: the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources. The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) is located in Montreal, Canada, and is administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). This position is located in the Human Resources Unit of the Administration and Operational Support Section Division of the SCBD. Under the overall guidance of the Head of the Administration Division and the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities
Competencies
Education
Job - Specific Qualification
Work Experience
Languages
Assessment
Special Notice
United Nations Considerations
No Fee
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Job Opening
Job Opening ID: 275161
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Human Resources
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings - Fixed Term Limited
Duty Station : MONTREAL
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 23, 2026
Deadline : Oct 22, 2026
Apply Now
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. At the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, world leaders agreed on a comprehensive strategy for sustainable development. A key agreement opened for signature at Rio was the Convention on Biological Diversity. The Convention has three objectives: the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources. The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) is located in Montreal, Canada, and is administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). This position is located in the Human Resources Unit of the Administration and Operational Support Section Division of the SCBD. Under the overall guidance of the Head of the Administration Division and the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities
Competencies
Education
Job - Specific Qualification
Work Experience
Languages
Assessment
Special Notice
United Nations Considerations
No Fee
Apply Now
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Responsibilities
The Senior Human Resources Assistant works in the Human Resources Unit of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Montreal. The posting indicates responsibility for human resources duties under the supervision of the Administrative Officer, but does not provide details of those duties.
Requirements
The position is classified at the G-7 level and is based in Montreal with the United Nations Environment Programme. The posting does not specify education, qualifications, or work experience requirements.
Skills
- Human Resources
- Human Resources Administration
- Administrative Support
- Personnel Administration
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Categories
- Human Resources
- Administrative
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Human Resources
- Human Resources Unit
- Administration
- Operational Support
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
- Fixed-Term Appointment
- General Service
- Montreal