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

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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

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.

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