National Volunteer for Research (for Kon Tum, Long An)
Conduct research on community attitudes towards trafficking.
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Overview
Conduct research on community attitudes towards trafficking.
You have:
- Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in relevant fields.
- At least two years of experience in journalism, programme implementation, policy/legal advice, research/analysis, etc.
- Fluent in Vietnamese language.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and culturally sensitive.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and internet tools.
- Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively.
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.
Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.
Description of task
Under the direct supervision of the designated UNODC focal point in Viet Nam, the National Volunteer for Research will:
- Conduct interviews of people living in border areas in designated provinces to understand the key factors behind a community’s attitude towards illicit trafficking and the possible remedial actions that could be put in place;
- Travel between designated provinces and to communities in border areas of each province to reach out to more individuals to understand the local dynamics in those communities.
- Compile the information and data collected and send them every week to the National UN Volunteer in Ha Noi (Data Compiling and Translation Officer);
- Create communication contents on the implementation of the assignment (e.g. pictures, short films, narrative accounts – including human stories), while respecting security and safety rules, and send those to the National UNV in Ha Noi for forwarding to UNODC;
- Be in constant contact with the National UN Volunteer in Ha Noi to understand the latest instructions from UNODC regarding the implementation of the initiative;
- Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by UNODC.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required degree level:
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Education - Additional Comments:
A first-level university degree in journalism, law, political science, global studies, international development, public policy or related fields;
Required experience:
24 Months
Experience remark:
At least two years of professional work experience is required at the national and/or international level in journalism, programme implementation, policy/legal advice, research/analysis or other relevant experience with one or more of the fields of UNODC mandates (transnational organized crime, criminal justice, anti-corruption, drugs and health, sustainable livelihoods)
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; and office technology equipment;
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
Language skills:
- Vietnamese(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
Area of expertise:
Journalism, mass media and broadcasting
Driving license:
No
Competencies values:
Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Integrity, 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. This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Viet Nam and legal residents with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Application deadline: 16 March 2021
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a situation where you had to adapt your communication style for different audiences? | This question assesses your adaptability and collaboration skills in various social contexts. | Provide specific examples where you successfully tailored your communication for different groups. |
| Describe a time when you had to manage your time effectively to meet a deadline. What strategies did you use? | The interviewer wants to understand your time management skills under pressure. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps would you take to ensure accurate data collection in a community setting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach building relationships with community members you’ve never met before? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of a project where you had to report findings to a team. How did you present your results? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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