Personal Accessibility Assistant

Provide assistance to the Disability Advisor for inclusive activities

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Saturday 8 Feb 2025 at 04:59 UTC

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Overview

Provide assistance to the Disability Advisor for inclusive activities

You have:

  • High school diploma is required.
  • A minimum of 3 years of work experience in administration, secretary, or related field is required.
  • Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
  • Experience working with persons with disabilities is desirable.
  • Knowledge of working with computer accessibility features is desirable.
  • Good English and Khmer language, written and oral required.

Contract

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Result of Service

The assignment will provide reasonable accommodation to the Disability Advisor to deliver activities in accordance with the Terms of Reference, in fulfilment of the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy and OHCHR reasonable accommodation policy. It will ensure equality for all persons in the workplace, in respect of diversity and fostering an organizational culture characterized by inclusivity and respect for fundamental rights and dignity.

Work Location

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Expected duration

15 Feb - 30 Jun 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Country Representative and direct supervision of the Disability Advisor and Head of Unit, the Personal Accessibility Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: a. Accompany on field missions and assist as per the requirements; b. Provide computer related and secretarial assistance as required; such as documentation layout and editing; c. Support to make document accessible; d. Support with information collection and research; and e. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications/special skills

High school diploma is required. A minimum of 3 years of work experience in administration, secretary, or related field, and knowledge of work is required. Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint is required Experience working with persons with disabilities, organizations of persons with disabilities and/or on the rights of persons with disabilities, law or human rights is desirable. Knowledge of working with computer accessibility features is desirable.

Languages

Good English and Khmer language, written and oral.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a situation where you provided support to someone with a disability? The interviewer wants to understand your experience and approach to supporting individuals with disabilities. Provide a specific example of how your assistance benefited the individual.
How do you ensure that documents are accessible to individuals with disabilities? This question assesses your knowledge and practical skills regarding accessibility. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you apply when conducting research on disability rights? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with secretarial duties and how you manage your time effectively. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you adapt your communication style when interacting with diverse teams? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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