About Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rightsis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to administrative assistant, g5 within Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights’s important work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Bangladesh, you will collaborate with international colleagues and partners to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to international cooperation and global peace and security.

Key Details

• Job Title:Administrative Assistant, G5
• Grade:G-5
• Location:Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Department:Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
• Contract Type:General Service Staff
• Salary Range:$39,000.0 – $52,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this job opening, English is required.
• Language: The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
• Language: Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II.

Skills

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• A minimum of five (5)years of experience in administrative services, finance, accounting, audit, human resources or related area is required.
• The minimum number of years of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree.
• Experience working within the United Nations Common system or a similar international organization is desirable.
• Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system such as Umoja is desirable.
• Experience in working with pooled resources with others, keeping the inventory of assets is desirable..

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply