Overview

Provide personal attendant support to a Programme Specialist, assisting with mobility, correspondence, document preparation, and technology-related barriers to facilitate workplace inclusion.

Tasks Summary

• Guiding and providing verbal information about the environment to a visually impaired person.
• Assisting with correspondence and reading/writing tasks.
• Converting materials to accessible formats.
• Assisting in preparation of Power Point Presentations, editing, and formatting.
• Assisting in preparation and conduct of activities, including photocopying, distribution, writing on Flip charts, and taking pictures.
• Copying information from Flip Charts to computer files.
• Supporting the Programme Specialist in overcoming technology-related barriers.
• Continuously updating the contact database and calendar.
• Accompanying the Programme Specialist to meetings and events.
• Undertaking related activities assigned by the Programme Specialist.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years proven experience as an executive assistant or other relevant administrative support.
• Experience of work with persons with disabilities, particularly persons with visual impairments, is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

• Certificate/ Diploma in social sciences, or a related technical field
• High-school Diploma or Equivalent

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in English.

Languages Preferred: • Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Contract Duration: 1 month

Work Modality:

Remuneration: