VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Nepal was established in May
2005, following the signature of an agreement with the Government of Nepal. The Office has a mandate to monitor
the observance of human rights with a view to advising the authorities of Nepal on the formulation and
implementation of policies, programmes and measures for the promotion and protection of human rights in Nepal.
The office is seeking to fill the following position:
Receptionist, GS - 3: Janakpur
Based in Janakpur under the direct supervision of the Head of the Field Office, OHCHR – Janakpur, the incumbent
will perform the following main functions: Receives, screens and directs visitors; Supervises the control/entry of
visitors; Provides routine information to visitors; Records presence and location of official visitors; Operates the
telephone switchboard, provides information and/or directs calls to relevant office staff members; Maintains log of all
outgoing long distance calls and reconciles these with monthly telephone bills; Keeps an up-to-date list of telephone
numbers and offices of UN staff, government officials and other related organizations; Performs some secretarial
duties, translation and other duties as and when required.

Qualifications and other desirable skills for the positions: Completion of secondary education.

Minimum of one year of progressively responsible receptionist and clerical work. Ability to plan own work, manage
priorities to meet deadlines, and work under pressure. Good communication (spoken and written) skills including the
ability to understand and carry out instructions and communicate in the same language. Works collaboratively with
colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Ability to maintain effective working relationship with partners, and work in
multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Good computer skills, use of relevant software and
other applications e.g., word-processing, database, internet.

Candidates are requested to complete a UN Personal History form available either at UN offices throughout the
country or the OHCHR’s webpage http://nepal.ohchr.org. The deadline for applications is 08 October 2007. All
applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by email mentioning the vacancy title, at
pnp@ohchr.org or mail it to Personnel Officer - OHCHR – Nepal P.O. Box 24555, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.