OFFRE D'EMPLOI: Programme Assistant (Human Rights)

Job Description

Agency: Office High Comm for Human Rig
Title: Programme Assistant (Human Rights)
Job ID: 16761
Practice Area - Job Family: Management - HUMAN RIGHTS
Vacancy End Date: 14/08/2018 (Midnight New York, USA)
Duty Station: Yaounde, Cameroon
Education & Work Experience: C-HS Graduate or Equivalent - 3 year(s) experience
Languages Required: English, French
Grade: G5
Vacancy Type: FTA Local
Posting Type: External
Bureau: Africa
Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension
Background
The post is located in the United Nations Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa in Yaoundé.  Under  the  guidance  and  supervision  of  the  Director  of  the  United  Nations  Centre  for  Human  Rights  and  Democracy in Central Africa and the Human Rights Officers,  
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent performs the following functions:

1. Conducts  research  and  prepares  analytical  briefing  papers  or  background  notes  on  human  rights,  for  different countries in the sub-region (in English and in French);
2. Assists in the organization of meetings and workshops, including with other logistical arrangements;
3. Supports and participates in meetings and missions related to human rights or Democracy, as requested;
4. Assists in preparing country visits by the Office;
5. Follows up on the implementation of programmes with partners;  
6. Liaises  with  Governments  and  civil  society  organizations in countries of the sub-region as necessary;
7. 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;
8. Take notes and minutes in meetings, as requested;
9. Maintains a good electronic  and hard copy filing system;
10. Performs any other duties as assigned by the Director and Human Rights Officers.

Competencies
Core values

• Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Required Skills and Experience
Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, including in the field of human rights ;
• Knowledge of international and regional human rights mechanisms and standards;
• Attention to detail and excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are essential;   Knowledge of UN working rules and procedures is an advantage;
• 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;
• Proficiency in English or French and good working knowledge of the other language.

HOW TO APPLY?
All interested candidates are invited to apply online through the following link: https://jobs.partneragencies.net/erecruitjobs.html?JobOpeningId=16761&hrs_jo_pst_seq=1&hrs_site_id=2