Programme Management Assistant
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · GENEVA · G-6 · Apply by October 29, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is in the Sustainable Development Section (SDS), Development, Economic and Social Issues Branch, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Geneva. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Section. Responsibilities Within limits of delegated authority and depending on location, the Programme Assistant may be responsible for the following duties: • Provides assistance in support of planning and implementation activities/processes for, typically, a large and highly complex component of the departmental programme/project initiatives. • Researches, compiles, analyses, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on specific programmes/project and related topics. • Assists in the coordination of programme/project planning and preparation; monitors status of programme/project proposals; takes necessary action to ensure project documents are completed and submitted to relevant parties for approval. • Assists in the preparation and analysis of programme/project budget proposals; provides assistance in the interpretation of budget guidelines; reviews and coordinates submissions of programme proposals and budget estimates, ensuring…