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• Render
  support in the collection, analysis and reporting on human rights
  information
• Assist
  in designing monitoring tools, indicators and collecting data
• Participate
  with Human Rights Officers in discussions with relevant Uganda
  authorities, opposition groups, civil society and other stakeholders for
  the purpose of information-gathering, advocacy and capacity-building
• Record
  cases of human rights violations in the OHCHR database
• Monitor
  trends of human rights violation on print and electronic media
• Support
  reporting activities on donor contributions
• Contribute
  to regular report on activities

• Responsible
  for the organization and administrative arrangements of training activities
  and workshops.
• Identify,
  develop and prepare necessary information, advocacy and training
  materials.

• Provide
  advisory services to programme staff with the management of files
• Establish
  a system for maintaining sensitive records of OHCHR

• The
  ideal candidate for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for
  Human Rights (OHCHR) Programme Assistant job opportunity should have
  completed Secondary Education – preferably with specialized certification
  in Programming or monitoring and evaluation
• A
  minimum of five years of relevant experience (programmatic and
  administrative) at the national or international level, preferably in the
  field of social sciences, human rights and development.
• Previous
  experience in the use of computers and office software (MS Word, Excel and
  Power point) and in handling of web based information systems.
• Language: Fluency in English, with good
  communications skills and drafting ability.

• Professionalism: Ability to implement administrative
  policies/principles, preferably related to project/programme
  implementation. Affinity with budgeting and accounting. Knowledge of UN
  activities preferable. Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments,
  observing deadlines and achieving results. Calm in stressful situations.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues
  to achieve organizational goals, supports and acts in accordance with the
  final group decision, solicits input by genuinely valuing other’s ideas
  and expertise, is willing to learn from others. Ability to work in a
  multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for
  diversity.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and
  effectively, listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others
  and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits
  interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style
  and format to match audience, demonstrates openness in sharing information
  and keeping people informed.
• Planning
  and organizing: Develops
  clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies
  priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
  Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources.

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