Administrative Assistant Intern

About the role

The UN Resident Coordinator's Office (UNRCO) in Timor-Leste supports and coordinates the work of more than 13 UN agencies to strengthen the impact of UN operations for sustainable development. This is an unpaid, full-time internship lasting from 18 November 2026 to 17 February 2026, working five days a week (40 hours) under the direct supervision of the Resident Coordinator and the guidance of the RCO team. It is open to Timorese nationals only.

Key responsibilities

• Draft routine letters, correspondence and other administrative documents.
• Support note-taking and prepare draft meeting minutes, capturing key discussion points, decisions and follow-up actions.
• Assist with follow-up and coordination with participants for meetings and other RCO activities.
• Maintain the RCO Shared Drive and organize and transfer office documents.
• Keep electronic filing and document management orderly.
• Provide basic communications support, including taking photographs at meetings, events and activities.
• Provide general administrative and logistical support for meetings and office activities.

Required profile

• Enrolled in a graduate programme (second university degree or higher), in the final year of a first degree (at least bachelor's level), or a university graduate.
• No professional work experience required.
• Good written and oral Tetum and English; knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.