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.

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.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:- Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day)- Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country- Provide annual and end of assignment reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities using UNV’s Volunteer Reporting Application- Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.- Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers- Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/expected outputs:

UNODC expects the Volunteer to deliver: • Effective communication with various actors involved in border communities assistance; • Successfully establish contacts and relationships with additional stakeholders as relevant for the programme implementation; • Contributions to reports and other written outputs fully compliant with UNODC and UN quality standards;
• Contributions to needs assessments in line with interactions and views expressed by the national counterparts; • Effective design, management and implementation of programmatic activities; • Effective logistical support to the implementation of UNODC activities.

    In addition, the Volunteer will:  

• Develop his/her capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); • Systematically apply an age, gender and diversity (AGD) perspective, and have it integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment; and • Provide a final statement of achievements towards volunteerism during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in, and capacities developed.

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

law, political science, global studies, international development, public policy or related fields; • Professional work experience at the national and/or international level in programme management and project implementation is required; experience with one or more of the field of UNODC mandates (Transnational Organized 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.

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