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UN SecretariatOffice of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Job opening

Programme Management & Reporting Associate

LevelCON
LocationGeneva, Switzerland
Application period2026-10-13 / 2026-10-20
Work arrangementOn-site / Duty station

Organizational Context

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva seeks a Programme Management & Reporting Associate. This role supports the preparation of annual work plans and reports, adhering to results-based principles and PRINCE2 methodology. The position is for a 90-day consultancy.

Job Purpose

The Programme Management & Reporting Associate will ensure the accurate and timely preparation of annual work plans and reports, aligning with results-based management principles and PRINCE2 methodology. This role involves consolidating inputs, clarifying drafting intentions, ensuring internal consistency, verifying references, and resolving editorial or technical issues. The associate will leverage their expertise in organizing complex data, communicating effectively with stakeholders, and developing proposals to support the mandate and objectives of the OHCHR. The ultimate goal is to contribute to the effective planning, monitoring, and reporting of OHCHR activities.

Responsibilities

Consolidate inputs for the annual report, clarifying drafting intent and ensuring internal consistency. Verify references and address any editorial or technical issues prior to document adoption. Organize complex data into simple, user-friendly formats. Communicate effectively with managers and staff. Develop draft proposals and scenarios, extracting and comparing mandate links across document versions. Apply knowledge of human rights mechanisms and results-based programme and project management. Prepare annual work plans and reports in line with results-based principles and PRINCE2 methodology.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressive experience in programme management, results-based management, strategic planning, performance monitoring, or reporting is required. Experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder processes, preparing programme plans/reports, supporting governing bodies, and drafting analytical documents is necessary. Experience in international organizations supporting human rights or development is desirable.

Skills

Programme management, results-based management, strategic planning, performance monitoring, reporting, data organization, communication, proposal development, understanding of human rights mechanisms, PRINCE2 methodology, English fluency.

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