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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the leading UN entity on human rights. OHCHR represents the world’s commitment to the promotion and protection of the full range of human rights and freedoms set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

 

UN Human Rights (OHCHR) Moldova provides technical advice to state institutions and conducts capacity-building for a range of state actors, civil society organisations and national human rights institutions to strengthen the protection, respect, fulfilment and mainstreaming of human rights for all, including most marginalized, in the country. UN Human Rights also works closely with the UN Country Team and other actors to integrate a human rights-based approach into their work to support sustainable peace and inclusive development in Moldova.  

Since the start of the refugee crisis in Moldova in February 2022, UN Human Rights has also been working to improve access to protection and assistance for the most vulnerable services, including through active engagement in inter-agency coordination. 

 

As Associate Programme Management Officer you support OHCHR as follows: 

  • Contribute to the update of the donor mapping, to identify new funding opportunities in Moldova; 
  • Support the preparation of funding proposal for potential donors, including by carrying out desk research and needs assessments; 
  • Assist in the preparation of reports for donors, in line with contractual obligations and in liaison with relevant Units in HQ; 
  • Accompany the relevant Office staff to meetings with duty-bearers and rights-holders, civil society organisations and actively contribute to discussions with ideas; 
  • Etc.  

 

Part of the Talent programme “Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank“, this position is sponsored by the Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD). An International UN Youth Volunteer contract ensures that travel, relocation and UN health insurance costs are covered. Additionally, a monthly living allowance is paid. Find more information in the UNV “Unified Conditions of Service” and the UNV “Entitlement calculator”.  

 

Please find the full job description here: 

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Skills required

For the programme: 

  • Swiss nationality; 
  • Master’s degree; 
  • Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months – max. 24 months); 
  • Max. 28 years old at the date of application; 
  • Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1/C2, one passive = A2/B1); 
  • Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector; 
  • For this position: Driving license.  

 

For this position:  

  • Master’s degree human rights, law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related fields; 
  • Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year) in human rights, fundraising, reporting and project management support. 
  • Fluent in English. 

 

Please find more details in the full job description. 

 

We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.  

 

Important details regarding your application 

Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date: 

  • Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on ‘apply’) 
  • CV in English incl the exact length and the % of your employments 
  • Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section “documents” in your login area  
  • Copy of your driving license.  

 

Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.   

 

Application deadline: 10 April 2024 

First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 29 April and 07 May 2024 

Final selection: will be made by the host organisation based on cinfo’s recommendation and an interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed around mid-June. 

Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in Biel at the beginning of August.  

Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the training, i.e. from around August 8, 2024. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors. 

  

Any questions? Contact Saskia Zaugg, cinfo’s Recruitment Specialist, [email protected] 

 

Are you interested in the programme and positions? Do you have specific questions concerning the process and how you can apply? Join us during one of our Live Q&A. Find more information on our website. 

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Working hours (%): 80-100%

Type of contract: Volunteer

Duration: 12 months

Education level: Master’s degree

Driving licence: Car driving licence

Macro-area: Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Level of experience: Junior Professional, 1 to 3 years

Area of work Definition: Democracy, Governance, Human Rights, Law, Public Administration

Area of work: External Relations, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization

Area of work: Monitoring and Evaluation, Results-based Management

Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations

Join date: Approximately 08/08/2024

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