About the opportunity
The Special Assistant to the CEO and UN SRSG is a position embedded within the Executive Office of Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), hosted by UNOPS. The role serves as a vital operational and substantive link for the CEO/SRSG, driving workflow efficiency, synthesizing complex policy briefs, coordinating official international missions, and supporting special strategic projects across SEforALL’s global agenda to accelerate the energy transition in emerging and developing countries.
Salary and benefits
- Ongoing ICA – Open-ended contract, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance.
Who can apply?
- Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Sustainable Development, Energy, Environment, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of professional work experience in executive management support, administration, partnerships, protocol coordination, or diplomatic support at the national or international level.
- Proven experience supporting senior/executive leaders (Directors, CEOs, SRSGs, Ministers, Ambassadors) within international organizations, government, or public sector entities.
- Fluent proficiency in English.
Required documents
- Resume/CV (implied by the application process)
When to apply
- Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on August 27, 2026.
How to apply
- Apply through the official UNOPS careers marketplace portal.
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…
- Professionals with experience supporting high-level executives or diplomats.
- Individuals with a background in international relations, sustainable energy, or public policy.
- Candidates capable of synthesizing complex information for executive decision-making.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is based in Lagos, Nigeria, and requires an on-site presence.
- The position demands high-level protocol coordination and stakeholder management skills.
- The contract is open-ended but remains subject to organizational requirements and funding.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers a unique vantage point into the global energy transition. It is an excellent career move for someone aiming to work at the highest levels of international development and gain experience in executive-level strategic management.
Our take
Highly organized professionals with executive support experience should apply; those who prefer independent, non-executive work or are not prepared for a high-stakes diplomatic environment may find this role less suitable.
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