International Affairs Coordinator

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.

The UN Volunteer for International Affairs will support National Centre for Vegetation Cover (NCVC)'s efforts in establishing and sustaining international partnerships with a focus on combating desertification, promoting vegetation cover, and the sustainable management of national parks. This role is crucial for strengthening NCVC's global network and facilitating cross-border knowledge and resource exchange.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Digital Stream Project Manager or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN volunteer International Affairs Coordinator will:

1. Research & Analysis: Conduct in-depth research to identify potential international partners, including NGOs, academic institutions, and governmental bodies, that align with NCVC's mandate.
2. Stakeholder Engagement: Assist in developing and implementing engagement strategies to establish partnerships and foster relationships with international entities.
3. Follow-Up and Communication: Regularly follow up with international organizations to maintain active relationships and facilitate ongoing projects. Update the internal team and external partners on the status of ongoing initiatives through written reports and verbal communications.
4. Documentation: Prepare briefs, reports, and presentations to facilitate decision-making and to document the outcomes of international collaborations.
5. Event Coordination: Assist in organizing international workshops, webinars, and conferences, including liaising with speakers, preparing materials, and post-event reporting.
6. Training Support: Assist in the planning and implementation of training programs in collaboration with international partners.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

project management and coordination and stakeholder engagement. 1. Strong organizational and multitasking skills. 2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in other languages is a plus. 3. Previous experience with international organizations is a strong plus. 4. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and build strong relationships.

Riyadh the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a peaceful city with over two million residents. People are friendly to visitors. Services in terms of banking, transportation, health and communications are easily available. Though Arabic is the official language, English is widely spoken. The road network and while public transport is limited, taxis are relatively cheap and easily available. There are many shopping malls, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas. A large variety of accommodation options can be found; There are no specific security threats. Riyadh is a very easy city in which to live; large, many amenities, very modern and serviced by an international airport with direct flights to most capital cities. According to the assessment of the UN Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS) is a family duty station.

Conditions of Service for International UN Volunteers

The initial contract is issued upon arrival for the period indicated above. The contract can be extended depending on continuation of mandate, availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectancy of renewal of the assignment.

A UN Volunteer receives a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA), which is composed of a Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) and a Family Allowance (FA) for those with dependents (maximum three).

The Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is paid at the end of each month to cover housing, utilities, transportation, communications and other basic needs. The VLA can be calculated using by applying the Post-Adjustment Multiplier (PAM) to the VLA base rate. The VLA base rate is a global rate across the world, while the PAM is duty station/country-specific and fluctuates monthly according to cost of living. This method ensures that international UN Volunteers have comparable purchasing power at all duty stations irrespective of varying costs of living. The PAM is established by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) and is published at the beginning of every month on the ICSC website - http://icsc.un.org.

UNV provides life, health, permanent disability insurances as well as assignment travel, annual leave, full integration in the UN security framework (including residential security reimbursements).

UN Volunteers receive flight tickets for periodic home visit and for the final repatriation travel (if applicable). Resettlement allowance is paid for satisfactory service at the end of the assignment.

UNV will provide, together with the offer of assignment, a copy of the Conditions of Service, including Code of conduct, to the successful candidate