OHCHR Opportunity: HR Assistant Vacancy (G-5 Level) – High School Diploma Accepted

Job Opening ID: 262463
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Organization: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Category/Level: General Service, G-5
Application Deadline: August 17, 2025

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is inviting applications for an HR Assistant position in 2025. This is a G-5 level administrative role supporting recruitment, staffing, and personnel management to help advance global human rights initiatives.

The selected candidate will be part of the Programme Support and Management Services – Human Resources Management Section – Partnerships and Affiliated Workforce (PAW) Unit, reporting directly to an HR Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Process applications, maintain candidate case files, arrange interviews, and update the automated roster.

• Assist in screening and evaluating candidates for clerical, secretarial, and related posts.

• Review and process entitlements, claims, and classification requests.

• Maintain IMIS entitlements reference tables.

• Provide procedural guidance on classification processes.

• Calculate and process consultant/contractor fees according to UN guidelines.

• Review job openings for consultants, contractors, and interns.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (minimum).

• Experience:

  • 5 years in HR, administration, or related field (reduced to 3 years with a degree).

  • ERP system experience (e.g., Umoja).

  • Data analysis and reporting experience.

  • UN system or similar international organization experience desirable.

Why Join OHCHR?

• Contribute to advancing human rights globally.

• Be part of a multicultural, mission-driven team in Geneva.

• Enjoy UN employment benefits for General Service staff.

OHCHR Opportunity

📅 Deadline: August 17, 2025
🔗 Apply here: OHCHR HR Assistant Job – Official UN Careers

FAQs

1. What is the deadline to apply for the OHCHR HR Assistant job?
Applications close on August 17, 2025.

2. Is a university degree required?
No, a high school diploma is sufficient with 5 years’ relevant experience.

3. Where is the position based?
The role is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

4. What is the job level?
It is a General Service G-5 position.

5. Does UN experience help?
Yes, 3+ years in the UN or a similar organization is considered desirable.