Programme Management AssistantDESANew York, United States13 days leftGeneral (G-6)2 days agoDESA jobs & careers
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
UN SecretariatDepartments and Offices- Headquarters:
- New York, United States
- Hiring locations
- 1 location
- Active roles
- 5 active roles
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The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) is a UN Secretariat department that helps Member States advance the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. Its work connects global economic and social analysis with intergovernmental processes, statistics, policy advice, capacity development and technical cooperation. DESA supports the General Assembly, ECOSOC and other forums on development finance, public administration, population, social inclusion, sustainable development and related global policy questions.
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Programme Management AssistantDESANew York, United States13 days leftGeneral (G-6)2 days ago
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DESA Hiring Trends
(Past 12 months)- Jobs this month
- 12
- Jobs last month
- 1
- Most active month
- October ’26
- Most active duty station
- New York
Top Skills
- Data Visualization (31%)
- Report Writing (31%)
- Budget Management (23%)
- Budget Monitoring (23%)
- Data Analysis (23%)
Top Job Functions
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge24%
- Policy, Governance & International Affairs20%
- Programme & Project Management16%
- Finance, Accounting, Audit & Risk12%
- Administration & Executive Support4%
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree92%
- Master’s degree77%
- Doctorate38%
- Secondary education23%
Top Contract Types
- Temporary31%
- Consultancy15%
Experience Levels
- Intern / Grad38%
- Mid level38%
- Senior level15%
- Leadership8%
Required Languages
- English100%
- Chinese8%
- French8%
Most Advertised Grades
- I-138%
- G-623%
- D-18%
- P-38%
- P-48%
Top hiring duty stations
- 5 jobs
Guides & Info
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How to apply through InspiraFor vacancies advertised through UN Careers: profile, answers, documents, submission and statuses.How to apply for UN jobs in New YorkCompare UN entry routes in New York and the immigration questions to resolve before starting.Open InspiraSign in to the official UN application portal. Follow the route in your vacancy notice.
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