08/31/2001 OHR Brcko 507/01

Political Assistant – Political Department

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION

The selected candidate will perform translating and interpreting duties for the Political Advisor and perform administrative tasks as requested. She/he will work under the general supervision of the Head of the Regional Office in Brcko and under the direct supervision of the Political Advisor.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Research, gathering of information and analysis in support of the activities of the Political Advisor

  • Relaying information (substantive and other) between the Political Advisor and relevant local and international partners/contacts

  • Ensuring follow-up to initiatives undertaken by the Political Advisor in cooperation with local and international partners

  • Translation of documents and correspondence

  • Producing reports of meetings, drafting correspondence

  • Consecutive interpretation in meetings

  • General office management, including the scheduling/organising of meetings, maintaining archives and other types of administrative support

 

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

  • Completed Secondary Education (University degree in Political or Social Sciences advantage)

  • Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a similar position requested

  • Thorough understanding of the political and social situation in the District

  • Established contacts with local authorities and local non-governmental organizations is an advantage

  • Solid translation and interpretation skills

  • Excellent written and spoken English

  • Computer literacy

  • Ability to work under pressure and in the team environment

  • Ability to work with people from different cultural backgrounds

 

Any personnel with the above qualifications should provide (in English) a CV with a one-page cover letter and references to the following:

Administration Manager

OHR Brcko

Obiliceva bb, 76 1000 Brcko

Fax: +387 49 205 560 E-mail: application@ohr.int

Please quote Reference No. 507/01