UNIDO Project Assistant Jobs 2026: Salary, Eligibility, Benefits, and How to Apply

Overview

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the UN agency responsible for inclusive and sustainable industrial development, has an opening for a Project Assistant at its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The post is full-time at General Service grade G5, on a fixed-term appointment under the 100 Series, and is limited to the specified project. It is intended for local recruitment and carries no expectation of renewal.

The Project Assistant supports project managers with administrative coordination, procurement support, financial monitoring, reporting, documentation, scheduling of meetings and maintenance of project records, helping keep day-to-day operations running smoothly in a multicultural international setting.

Who can apply

The role suits people with experience in administration, project coordination, financial monitoring or office management. Because recruitment is local, candidates must meet the local recruitment requirements. UNIDO encourages applications from women and from qualified persons with disabilities, and provides reasonable accommodation where appropriate.

Requirements

Successful candidates need excellent organisational skills, close attention to detail, effective communication and the ability to handle several priorities at once in a fast-paced environment.

What you get

The indicative minimum net annual salary is EUR 59,439. The post offers stable full-time employment, exposure to UN project management systems, professional development and the chance to work with governments and development partners on sustainable development projects. Employees also build administrative and financial management skills through the work.