Administrative Associate – Bishkek

About the role

The Administrative Associate provides essential administrative, logistical and operational support to the UNFPA Country Office in Bishkek. Working under the Operations Manager and the Head of Office, the incumbent ensures smooth office functioning while maintaining confidentiality.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day office administration, including protocol procedures and information flow.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, events and travel arrangements.
• Support the Country Office leadership in building and maintaining relationships with government officials, UN agencies and national partners.
• Assist Programme and Operations staff to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery of project deliverables.
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems and office supplies.

Required profile

• Kyrgyzstan national with a secondary education or higher.
• One year of relevant administrative or logistical experience, preferably in an international organization.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of Russian or Kyrgyz is an advantage.

Required skills

What we offer

• One‑year renewable local service contract.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic UN environment focused on population and development goals.
• Professional development and exposure to international development programs.