Programme and Administrative Associate

Provide programme and administrative support services to the Senior Human Rights Adviser.

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Application deadline 7 months ago: Friday 24 Oct 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Provide programme and administrative support services to the Senior Human Rights Adviser.

You have:

  • National and/or international level in project/programme management, administration, project support, sustainable development, or human rights is required.
  • Experience in the UN system and particularly UN RCO is desirable.
  • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
  • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
  • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications.
  • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
  • Sound security awareness.
  • Have affinity with volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of a project you managed that required collaboration with multiple stakeholders? This question assesses your ability to coordinate and engage with diverse partners. Discuss a specific project, the stakeholders involved, and the outcomes achieved through collaboration.
Describe a time when you had to handle a challenging situation in a multicultural team. What did you do? The interviewer wants to understand how you navigate cultural differences and conflict resolution. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure accuracy and professionalism in document preparation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you managed tight deadlines in your previous roles? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to maintain effective communication while working remotely or in hybrid settings? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle diverse cultural perspectives in your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your approach to monitoring and evaluating project outcomes effectively? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss any experience you have with administrative processes in an international organization. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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