Associate Monitoring Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the UNMM Team Leader and his/her designated mandated representatives, the UN Volunteer Associate Monitoring Officer will:

• Participate in the planning of monitoring missions;
• Conduct inspections of UN relief consignments and monitor their crossing of the border, in accordance with standard operating procedures;
• Ensure completion and proper archiving of monitoring records;
• Provide inputs for the preparation of reports and other documentation;
• Contribute to Lessons Learned and After-Action Review processes;
• Contribute to the improvement/revision of operational guidance documents;
• Liaise with UN agencies' and implementing partners' relevant personnel regarding the monitoring operations;
• Maintain good working relationship with local border officials;
• Undertake other relevant tasks, as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

• Degree in Logistics, Humanitarian affairs, International Affairs, Social Affairs, Administration, or other related disciplines.

Required experience:

24 Months

Experience remark:

• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management is an asset;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Sound security awareness.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Arabic(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge
• Turkish(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise:

Crisis and conflict prevention, mitigation, resolution and reconciliation, Emergency response, immediate relief operations, and post-conflict humanitarian aid operations

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.

Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile.

Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 15 November 2020