Grade: G-5
Division: Administration and Operations Division – Procurement, Travel and General Services Unit
Duty Station: Bonn, Germany
Announcement Number: 26/TJO11/A&O
Contract Duration: Until 18 October 2026, with the possibility of extension
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is inviting applications for the position of General Services Assistant. The successful candidate will support the General Services Team in providing a productive, safe, and sustainable working environment, including office space administration, asset management, facilities coordination, and operational support.
Key Responsibilities:
Office Space Administration
- Evaluate office space requirements for requesting divisions.
- Coordinate office moves, meeting room changes, and workspace rearrangements.
- Organize and oversee larger office relocations and contractor activities.
- Prepare office layouts and floor plans.
- Develop proposals for efficient office space utilization.
- Support long-term office space planning.
- Coordinate repairs, renovations, and infrastructure improvements with the UN Bonn Common Services Unit.
Asset and Property Management
- Manage furniture, equipment, and other non-expendable property.
- Maintain and track inventory records and prepare stock reports.
- Process procurement requests for furniture and equipment.
- Supervise receiving, storage, maintenance, repair, and replacement of assets.
- Ensure assets are barcoded, tagged, and recorded according to UN standards.
- Coordinate regular physical inventory exercises.
- Maintain an electronic database of all non-expendable property.
- Manage disposal of obsolete or surplus assets and liaise with vendors where necessary.
General Services Operations
- Inspect buildings to ensure compliance with safety and ergonomic standards.
- Coordinate and supervise contractors working on UNFCCC facilities.
- Supervise mail distribution and local transportation services.
- Support and replace the Associate General Services Officer during absences.
- Assist other members of the General Services Team when required.
Sustainability
- Support implementation of the UNFCCC Environmental Management System (EMS).
- Contribute to sustainability initiatives relating to facilities management.
- Promote alignment with the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy and the UNFCCC Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Applying Professional Expertise
- Being Responsive to Clients and Partners
- Communicating with Impact
Qualifications:
Education
- Completion of secondary education.
- Vocational training in facility management, building management, architecture, civil engineering, logistics, or a related field is highly desirable.
Experience
- At least five (5) years of relevant experience in facility management, office space management, or property management.
OR
- At least three (3) years of relevant experience with a first-level university degree in logistics, administration, architecture, or engineering.
- Experience working in an international environment is an advantage.
Language Requirements:
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Working knowledge of German and/or another UN official language is an asset.
Other Requirements:
- Valid German driver’s licence with a clean driving record.
Salary & Benefits:
- Indicative net monthly salary: EUR 4,455, plus applicable UN benefits.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit their applications through the UNFCCC online recruitment portal:
https://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/recruitment
Application Deadline: 9 August 2026 (23:59 CET)
Important Notice:
- This position is subject to local recruitment.
- Applicants must be citizens of an EU Member State or hold a valid residence and unrestricted work permit for Germany.
- Travel and relocation costs are the responsibility of the applicant.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- UNFCCC is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all nationalities, genders, ethnic backgrounds, and persons with disabilities.