Community Outreach Specialist

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Border communities are key actors in countering or facilitating illicit trafficking. UNODC has been working extensively to collect information in five countries around Southeast Asia to understand the drivers of illicit activities occurring at border areas and devise possible responses to them. Through the means of a survey, UNODC collected information on the causes of illicit activities at cross-border areas, of illegal border crossing, the nature of goods smuggled illegally, and the possible responses highlighted by the local communities to these types of crime. Following up on the survey and utilizing its results, UNODC is developing an intervention to support local communities and the governments to reduce illegal activities occurring at border areas, and assist local communities to develop alternatives in the licit economy. The National UNV will support in the identification, implementation and management of the above-mentioned intervention.

Under the direct supervision of the designated UNODC focal point in the country where the UNV is posted, the national UN Volunteer will: • Gather information at local level on the needs of local communities at border areas through consultations with the local population and local leaders to understand the primary means of livelihood in border communities and determine the focus of local interventions; • Liaise with relevant government agencies, law enforcement officials, community leaders and NGOs to collect information useful at devising strategies to assist border communities affected by COVID-19 and illicit trafficking; • Identify and foster relationships with additional national counterparts and stakeholders (including NGOs) relevant for the successful implementation of the programme; • Organize workshops, trainings and other activities aimed at supporting border communities and improve livelihood at border areas; • Translate the information received into English and identify the issues most-commonly raised so as to bring them to the attention of the UNODC focal point; • Interpreting as needed from English to local language and vice-versa, in particular in the context of interviews, meetings and various activities with local communities; . Be in continuous contact with implementing partners, in particular NGOs, and report to the UNODC focal point on relevant achievements and progress; • Draft short summary on the activities undertaken and engagements with local communities, government entities, and NGOs, as requested by the UNODC focal point; • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by UNODC.

• Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Communication • Integrity • Planning and Organizing • Working in Teams

programme management and project implementation at the national and/or international level is required; experience with one or more of the field of UNODC mandates (Transnational Organised Crime, Criminal Justice, Anti-Corruption, Drugs and Health, Sustainable livelihoods) or other human security issues is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization; • 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; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.