Programme Assistant- OHRCHR CARO

Agency

Office High Comm for Human Rig

Title

Programme Assistant- OHRCHR CARO

Job ID

36977

Practice Area – Job FamilyDemocratic Governance – HUMAND RIGHTS

Vacancy End Date

(Midnight New York, USA)

31/05/2021

Time Left

13d 21h 7m

Duty StationYaounde, Cameroon

Education & Work Experience

C-HS Graduate or Equivalent – 5 year(s) experience

Languages

Required:

Desired:

English, French

Grade

G5

Vacancy Type

FTA Local

Posting Type

External

BureauAfrica

Contract Duration

1 Year with possibility for extension

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Background

The post is located in the United Nations Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa in Yaoundé.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of the United Nations Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa and the Regional Adviser on democracy, the incumbent performs the following functions: Conducts research and prepares analytical briefing papers or background notes on democracy, for different countries in the sub-region (in English and in French);Assists in the organization of meetings and workshops, including with other logistical arrangements;Supports and participates in meetings and missions related to human rights and democracy, as requested;Assists in preparing country visits by the Office;Follows up on the implementation of programmes with partners;Liaises with Governments, the diplomatic corps, the United Nations Country Team and civil society organizations in countries of the sub-region as necessary;Makes presentations on Human Rights issues on behalf of the Office;Draft speeches, statements and other documents, as requested;Drafts letters for signatures, notes verbales and other written communications, as requested (in English and in French), using word processing spreadsheets, database and presentation software;Take notes and minutes in meetings, as requested;Maintains a good electronic and hard copy filing system;Performs any other duties as assigned by the Director and Human Rights Officers.

Competencies

Competencies

Attention to detail and excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are essential;Proven track record in delivery of quality results against tight deadlines;Knowledge and use of a wide range of computer applications-in particular, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet;

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, including in the field of human rights ;Knowledge of international and regional human rights mechanisms and standards;Knowledge of UN working rules and procedures is an advantage;Proficiency in English or French and good working knowledge of the other language.

Disclaimer

FEMALE CANDIDATE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED THIS VACANCY IS ONLY RESERVED FOR CAMEROONIANS CANDIDATE

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	AgencyOffice High Comm for Human Rig TitleProgramme Assistant- OHRCHR CARO Job ID36977Practice Area – Job FamilyDemocratic Governance – HUMAND RIGHTS Vacancy End Date(Midnight New York, USA) 31/05/2021 Time Left13d 21h 7mDuty StationYaounde, Cameroon Education & Work ExperienceC-HS Graduate or Equivalent – 5 year(s) experienceLanguagesRequired:Desired: English, French GradeG5 Vacancy Type FTA Local Posting Type External BureauAfrica Contract Duration1 Year with possibility for extension


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	BackgroundThe post is located in the United Nations Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa in Yaoundé. Duties and Responsibilities Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of the United Nations Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa and the Regional Adviser on democracy, the incumbent performs the following functions: Conducts research and prepares analytical briefing papers or background notes on democracy, for different countries in the sub-region (in English and in French);Assists in the organization of meetings and workshops, including with other logistical arrangements;Supports and participates in meetings and missions related to human rights and democracy, as requested;Assists in preparing country visits by the Office;Follows up on the implementation of programmes with partners;Liaises with Governments, the diplomatic corps, the United Nations Country Team and civil society organizations in countries of the sub-region as necessary;Makes presentations on Human Rights issues on behalf of the Office;Draft speeches, statements and other documents, as requested;Drafts letters for signatures, notes verbales and other written communications, as requested (in English and in French), using word processing spreadsheets, database and presentation software;Take notes and minutes in meetings, as requested;Maintains a good electronic and hard copy filing system;Performs any other duties as assigned by the Director and Human Rights Officers. CompetenciesCompetencies Attention to detail and excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are essential;Proven track record in delivery of quality results against tight deadlines;Knowledge and use of a wide range of computer applications-in particular, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet; Required Skills and ExperienceQualifications High school diploma or equivalent.Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, including in the field of human rights ;Knowledge of international and regional human rights mechanisms and standards;Knowledge of UN working rules and procedures is an advantage;Proficiency in English or French and good working knowledge of the other language. DisclaimerFEMALE CANDIDATE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED THIS VACANCY IS ONLY RESERVED FOR CAMEROONIANS CANDIDATE