Scope of Work

The scope of work is the following:

• Guiding and being aware of giving verbal information to a visually impaired person about the environment when indoors and out travelling.  
• Assistance with correspondence and any other reading and writing tasks, which may be required to support a blind person at work. e.g., reading information on walls, print outs, including signage etc.  
• Converting materials in inaccessible formats to alternative accessible formats.
• Assist in preparation of Power Points Presentations, editing, formatting.
• Assist preparation and conduct of activities, including photocopy and distribution of materials, writing on Flip charts, taking pictures. 
• Copy to computer files/info from Flip Charts of Trainings/Workshops.
• Support the Program Specialist in overcoming barriers related to technologies with a view to facilitate full and effective inclusion of the staff at the workplace.
• Continuously update the contact database and calendar of the Programme Specialist. 
• Accompanying the Programme Specialist to meetings, both national and international events. 
• Undertake related activities to be assigned by the Programme Specialist.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge Skills & Expertise Required

• Certificate/ Diploma in social sciences, or a related technical field 
• Minimum of 4 years proven experience as an executive assistant or other relevant administrative support.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. 
• Ability to travel in and out of the country 
• In-depth understanding of entire MS Office suite.
• High-school Diploma or Equivalent   
• Ability to organize a daily workload by priorities. 
• Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment. 
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills. 
• Professional level verbal and written communication skills. 
• Experience of work with persons with disabilities, particularly persons with visual impairments, is desirable;