Administrative Assistant

UN-OHCHR: Your Gateway to Impactful Human Rights Advocacy

The acronym “OHCHR” stands for the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, an integral part of the United Nations system. It serves as the foremost global advocate for the promotion and protection of human rights. Established in 1993, OHCHR operates under the auspices of the UN General Assembly and is led by the High Commissioner for Human Rights. This global entity is dedicated to addressing human rights violations, offering support to governments and civil society in their efforts to promote and safeguard human rights, and fostering awareness of international human rights standards. OHCHR plays an indispensable role in monitoring and reporting on human rights concerns worldwide, facilitating the implementation of human rights treaties, and engaging with diverse stakeholders to advance the global human rights agenda.

Advantages of Joining UN-OHCHR:

• Meaningful Impact: Employment with UN-OHCHR enables you to positively impact individuals who deserve support.
• Youth Empowerment: We equip young individuals with the tools and skills needed to advance their careers.
• Diversity Promotion: UN-OHCHR actively promotes gender and cultural diversity, strengthening the fabric of our team.

Job Details:

• Job Title: Administrative Assistant
• Unit: UN-OHCHR
• Location: Bangkok
• Application Deadline: January 26, 2024

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in administrative services, finance, accounting, audit, human resources or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
• Experience within the United Nations common system or other international organization is desirable.
• Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is desirable.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and French (both oral and written) is required.

Key Responsibilities and Career Opportunities:

As an Administrative Assistant at UN-OHCHR, your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring disbursements, commitments, and budget allocations for projects.
• Reviewing project documents and UN-OHCHR materials for gender mainstreaming requirements.
• Conducting detailed human rights analyses through surveys or interviews.
• Collecting sex-disaggregated baseline data for monitoring potential gender impacts.
• Integrating relevant gender components from the plan of action for gender mainstreaming into project activities.

Application Deadline: January 26, 2024