About the opportunity
The incumbent will provide high-quality administrative, organizational, documentary, and logistical support to the WHO Representative’s Office in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Responsibilities include managing correspondence, coordinating meetings and official missions, maintaining institutional archives, ensuring document quality control, and supporting daily administrative and financial operations to ensure smooth internal and external communication.
Salary and benefits
- Remuneration according to the WHO SSA salary scale applicable in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the equivalent GS-5 level.
Who can apply?
- Hold a State Diploma (Diplôme d'État) with a specialization in public administration, business management, administrative management, international relations, social sciences, or any other relevant field.
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in office administration, executive assistance, administrative coordination, or document management.
- Proven experience in managing correspondence, meetings, and executive agendas.
- Experience in archiving, filing, and managing administrative documents.
- Excellent command of French (oral and written).
- Good command of English (oral and written), with the ability to draft emails, reports, and administrative correspondence.
- Must comply with applicable national legislation (visa and/or work permit, if applicable) and satisfy required medical examinations.
Required documents
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter to be completed directly online on the WHO careers portal
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: September 4, 2026, 4:10:59 PM UTC
- Closing Date: September 11, 2026, 9:59:00 PM UTC
How to apply
- Access the WHO recruitment platform (Stellis) at https://careers.who.int
- Submit your application exclusively online with your detailed CV and completed cover letter.
Additional information
- Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
- Contract Duration: 3 months
- Grade: GS-5 equivalent (No grade listed in classification)
- WHO strongly encourages qualified female candidates to apply.
- Only WHO human resources services are authorized to contact candidates officially.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Candidates holding a State Diploma with a specialization in public administration, business management, or related fields
- Professionals with at least 5 years of progressive experience in office administration, executive assistance, or document management
- Bilingual applicants with an excellent command of French and a good command of English
What should you think carefully about?
- The contractual arrangement is a 3-month Special Services Agreement (SSA) rather than a permanent staff position
- Applicants must comply with applicable national legislation, including visa or work permit requirements if applicable in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- The application requires a detailed CV and a cover letter completed directly online on the WHO careers portal
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This short-term assignment fits administrative professionals seeking to gain high-level organizational experience within an international public health agency like the WHO in Kinshasa.
Our take
Administrative professionals in Kinshasa with extensive office experience and bilingual language skills should seriously consider this short-term opportunity, while those looking for long-term permanent contracts may find the 3-month duration less ideal.
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