Associate Programme Officer, P2

Overview

The Associate Programme Officer will provide information, analysis, and policy advice on rule of law and human rights issues to senior leadership. The role involves supporting the implementation of the Secretary-General's agenda and contributing to policy development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with the provision of information, analysis, and policy advice on thematic areas related to the rule of law and human rights.
• Assists with quality control of documents, including background notes, reports, letters, and speeches.
• Contributes to key decision-making fora and preparation for senior management meetings.
• Supports the implementation of agenda and initiatives on the rule of law and human rights.
• Assists in policy development, including review and analysis of issues and trends, and research activities.
• Prepares various written outputs, such as meeting notes, remarks, speeches, and background papers.
• Provides substantive support to high-level meetings and conferences.
• Assists with records management, including official declassification of confidential records.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Experience

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience working on rule of law and human rights-related programmes is required. Experience directly supporting senior officials, including high-level coordination mechanisms, working with civil society, and clearing thematic reports is required. Experience with records management, including official declassification of confidential records is required. Experience working with the United Nations or another international organization, including substantive work on system-wide initiatives and policy development, is desirable.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law is required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

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