Associate Administrative Advisor (Consultant)

About the role

The Associate Administrative Advisor will provide day‑to‑day administrative and operational support to the International Trade Centre (ITC) project team in Islamabad. The one‑year consultancy, with possible extension, covers a wide range of functions from office management to finance, procurement and security coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Support administration and operations of the Project Management Unit and field offices, including record keeping, visa processes and asset management.
• Assist procurement activities, prepare RFQs, ITBs, purchase orders and maintain supplier databases in the ERP system.
• Help prepare, monitor and report project budgets, process payments, invoices and manage financial records.
• Coordinate consultant recruitment, draft Terms of Reference and handle related HR administration.
• Arrange official travel, logistics and accommodation for staff, consultants and mission personnel.
• Act as Security Focal Point, disseminate advisories and support business‑continuity arrangements.
• Participate in inter‑agency meetings, prepare operational reports and support knowledge‑sharing initiatives.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in business administration, economics, public administration, finance, management or related field; a first‑level degree with relevant experience may be accepted.
• Minimum two years of experience in administration, finance, accounting, HR or related areas, preferably within the United Nations system.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and familiarity with UN administrative rules.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Online collaboration platforms
• ERP systems