Online Volunteer

Job Posting Organization:
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA) is dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights across the region. The organization focuses on various thematic issues that require urgent attention at both national and regional levels, particularly concerning freedoms of opinion, expression, association, and peaceful assembly. Established to advocate for the rights of vulnerable groups, minorities, and non-citizens, the Regional Office provides technical advice to governments regarding human rights treaties and encourages the establishment and reinforcement of national human rights institutions (NHRIs). The organization also designs training modules aimed at civil society organizations, governments, and NHRIs, ensuring that laws align with international human rights standards. The Regional Office actively collaborates with UN human rights mechanisms and prioritizes gender equality and women's rights in its programs, contributing to global reports and organizing awareness-raising sessions to promote human rights protection.

Job Overview:
The Online Volunteer position at OHCHR ROMENA involves reviewing, classifying, and structuring a set of documents while preparing recommendations for content integration into the global OHCHR Intranet. This role is crucial for enhancing cross-office information sharing and human rights reporting across the 22 Arab States covered by ROMENA. The volunteer will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Representative and will be responsible for implementing the information management architecture of OHCHR ROMENA. This includes consulting on and applying established OHCHR archiving guidelines to the Regional Office's document management system. The volunteer will also be tasked with organizing documents according to a provided structure and ensuring compliance with OHCHR institutional standards, particularly in the context of the 2.0 Reform and institutional memory. This position offers a unique opportunity to advance professional competencies in knowledge management, data analysis, and open-source research within the United Nations system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and classify an agreed set of documents according to established guidelines.
• Structure and prepare recommendations for the integration of documents into the OHCHR Intranet.
• Organize the document set in compliance with OHCHR archiving guidelines.
• Clean and restructure the SharePoint environment of ROMENA to ensure adherence to institutional standards.
• Categorize approximately 300 files to enhance the document management system.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Regional Representative and other team members to ensure effective implementation of the information management architecture.
• Participate in meetings and discussions to provide insights and updates on the progress of document organization and integration.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of information management principles and practices.
• Familiarity with document classification and archiving guidelines, preferably within a UN context.
• Proficiency in using document management systems and SharePoint.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize information effectively.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.

Educational Background:
A degree in information management, library science, human rights, international relations, or a related field is preferred. Candidates with relevant certifications or training in knowledge management or data analysis will also be considered.

Experience:
Previous experience in information management, document classification, or archiving is highly desirable. Experience working in a UN or international organization is a plus. Familiarity with human rights issues and the workings of the UN system will be advantageous.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory. Knowledge of Arabic or French is considered an asset and will enhance the candidate's profile.

Additional Notes:
This is a volunteer position, and the duration of the contract is not specified. The role is part-time and can be performed remotely. The position offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience within the United Nations system and contribute to significant human rights initiatives.