Programme Assistant

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.

Based in Beirut and headed by a Representative/Head of Office, OHCHR Syria has a broad human rights mandate structured around four main components: monitoring and reporting, rule of law and transitional justice, civil society and technical cooperation, and human rights in humanitarian action. A dedicated unit supports each of the four sectors, and the office has an administrative team to support the staff and the programming. The UNV assignment will support the Civil Society and Technical Cooperation Unit (CSTC) in implementing its work plan on time and within budget.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Representative or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Programme Assistant, will:

• Provide assistance in support of planning and implementation activities/processes in relation with OHCHR technical engagement with Syrian civil society and other stakeholders; • Conduct research, data collection and analysis on specific programmes/project related topics, including attending meetings upon delegation, note taking and minutes, preparation of a variety of periodic and ad hoc reports, unofficial translation of documents, statistical tables, graphic content, and other relevant background materials; • Assist in the coordination of programme/project planning and preparation; monitor status of programme/project proposals and related activities and deliverables; assist with logistics and IT tasks related to activities, travel arrangements, procurement of equipment and services etc, in close coordination with the administrative unit;
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of programme/project budget proposals; provide assistance in the implementation of budget guidelines; • Supports programme/project managers on internal/external reporting; provides assistance on reporting requirements as per donors’ relevant guidelines, rules and procedures; • Contribute to preparation of publications in multiple languages (English and Arabic), including coordination with editor, translation and printing services etc; • Draft correspondence and communications related to delegated aspects of programme/project administration, including work plan and budgets, revisions and other related issues; • Conduct any other related tasks as required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Professionalism

• Teamwork and respect for diversity

• Planning and organizing

• Communication

• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards OHCHR’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

human rights, development, programme management, or other relevant programmes at the national and/or international level; experience with civil society is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization; • 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, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in human rights, civic space, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Beirut, LEBANON. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.