UN 2001 NATIONAL COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT EXAMINATION IN HUMAN RIGHTS AND ARCHITECTURE

The United Nations will conduct a National Competitive Recruitment Examination in Human Rights and Architecture for employment as Professional Officers (P-2) with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the United Nations Secretariat in Geneva.

The minimum requirements for the Human Rights Officer posts include the following:

A maximum of 32 years old on 31 December 2001

1^st level University degree in law, international relations, social sciences, political sciences, or economics

A minimum of one year experience at the national or international level in an area relevant to Human Rights

Knowledge of the UN system, Human Rights machinery, Human Rights instruments

Fluency in English or French, with outstanding drafting skills.

The minimum requirements for the Architect post include the following:

A maximum of 35 years old on 31 December 2001

University degree in Architecture

Professional licensure in the country of origin

5 years relevant architectural practical experience

Fluency in French, both spoken and written.

Detailed information may be obtained from the Multilateral Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Tel. No. 245731 or 2292250/1) or from the Internet (www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/examin/exam.htm).

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday, 16^th March 2001 (1300 hrs).