Administrative Assistant – Human Rights And Rule Of Law Department
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION
The Human Rights Assistant will provide administrative and linguistic support to the Department supervisors. He/she will work under the general and direct supervision of the Department Head.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contacts and consultations with other international organizations and local authorities as requested
- Interpreting meetings and telephone conversations with local authorities for international staff members.
- Drafting of minutes of large meetings which take place in English and organizing the same meetings
- Reviewing and processing incoming correspondence for HR/RoL Department
- Maintaining central HR/RoL information and filing system
- Supporting the work of specific units within the department, to be determined after appointment
- General office duties including running errands, arranging transport and accommodation
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS
- Completed Secondary Education
- Previous work experience in a similar role requested
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Excellent computer skills
- Multi-cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Availability to travel when needed.
Any personnel with the above qualifications should provide (in English) a comprehensive CV or an OHR application form with a one-page cover letter and references to:
Personnel Department
OHR Sarajevo
Emerika Bluma 1, 71000 Sarajevo
Fax: +387 (0) 33 283 771 E-mail: application@ohr.int
Please quote Reference Numbers: 616/01