Personal Assistant under PwD Project

Provide administrative support to the Disability Advisor and ensure inclusivity.

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Friday 9 Aug 2024 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Provide administrative support to the Disability Advisor and ensure inclusivity.

You have:

High school diploma
A minimum of 5 years of work experience in administration, secretary, or related field
Knowledge of work with persons with disabilities and their rights
Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Knowledge of working with computer accessibility features
Effective written and oral communications in English and Khmer

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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

Cambodia

Expected duration

16 Aug - 31 Dec 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Country Representative and direct supervision of the Disability Advisor and Head of Unit, the Personal 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 A minimum of 5 years of work experience in administration, secretary, or related field, and knowledge of work. Experience working with persons with disabilities, organizations of persons with disabilities and/or on the rights of persons with disabilities, law or human rights. Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Knowledge of working with computer accessibility features. Effective written and oral communications

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.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe an experience where you had to support someone with a disability?	This question assesses your practical experience in disability support.	Share a specific situation highlighting your role and the impact of your support.
What strategies do you use to make documents accessible to all users?	The interviewer is evaluating your knowledge of accessibility standards and practices.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when supporting multiple team members?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools do you find most effective for research and data collection?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to communicate effectively in both English and Khmer.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.