NUNV Coordination Officer (Planning, Monitoring & Reporting)

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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.

Managing For Results (M4R) is a cross-functional section in the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) that provides programme support and strategic direction across planning, monitoring, reporting; downstream partnership; grants management and donor reporting; and knowledge management. United Nations Coordination is a key piece within the planning, monitoring and reporting pillar that requires internal and interagency collaboration.UN coordination is an important process to facilitate and implement the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). This is a strategic medium-term (5 years) results framework that outlines the development cooperation strategy between the Government of India and the United Nations Country Team in India, in support of the achievement of India’s key national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2018-2022 UNSDCF focuses on seven priority areas: poverty and urbanisation; health, water, sanitation; education; nutrition and food security; climate change, clean energy, disaster resilience; skilling, entrepreneurship, job creation; and gender equality and youth development. Work in these seven areas is planned, implemented, and reported through 7 inter-agency UNSDCF Results Groups , each convened by a lead UN agency. UNICEF leads two of these Results Groups, namely Education and Nutrition & Food Security. The United Nations is also drafting the UNSDCF 2023-2027, which shall involve interagency coordination.

The NUNV shall be the focal point for cross-cutting tasks involving cross-section coordination within UNICEF and interagency collaboration. The NUNV will be placed in the convening agency UNICEF and directly supervised by the Programme Specialist (Planning), M4R with oversight by the the Chief, Managing for Results. The NUNV will provide support and coordinate with UNSDCF co-conveners and UNICEF Leads in coordinating UNCT activities. They shall work closely with the leadership of the Results Groups on the day to day work relevant to the UNSDCF. The interaction with the supervisor will take place regularly, allowing continuous performance monitoring.

The duties of the NUNV include: • Guiding planning, monitoring, and reporting requirements of UN Results groups, support in quality assurance of reports and data and handholding sections in meeting all UNSDCF requirements. • Coordinating, participating in sessions, providing technical support and quality assurance of the tasks related to consolidating and finalising the UNSDCF 2023-27 inputs from UNICEF, specifically on the results groups o where UNICEF is convener or co-convener • Assisting the Results Groups in organising and preparing for regular meetings, including disseminating information related to the Results Groups and drafting minutes of Results Groups and related partners meetings. • Monitoring implementation and progress of the Results Group work plans and identifying constraints and delays for the attention of the lead focal point. • Supporting the development of written material, presentations, and reports for the Results Group’s participation in meetings, including the review meetings with the Government, and publications including the Annual Report • Building capacity of Results Group members on navigating and using planning, monitoring, and reporting platform, particularly the UNINFO • Strengthen and build the capacity of the UN Coordination focal point network within ICO and hold periodic meetings and orientations. • Liaising between the Results Group and the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office • Work with Planning Monitoring Reporting team of M4R to support in streamlining guidance, systems related to planning, monitoring, and reporting processes and modalities in ICO, particularly on embedding UNSDCF requirements • Support in knowledge management of PMR pillar, including managing ECM library and ECM sites related to UNSDCF. • Support PMR pillar wherever relevant in reviews, orientations, analytical exercises related to strengthening PMR processes. • Support in RBM orientations especially related to planning and reporting of UNICEF’s contribution to the UNSDCF.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and taking an active part in UNV activities (for instance, in events that mark IVD); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; • 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 organisations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible • All planning monitoring reporting requirements related to UN results groups for the period 2022- mid-2023 completed, including Up to date information about Results Group work available regarding work planning, finances, geographical footprint; reporting and planning data uploaded to UNINFO for 2022, as requested by the lead focal point. • UNICEF related inputs coordinated and submitted to final UNSDCF 2023-27 document. • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilised, activities participated in, and capacities developed.

 Builds and Maintains Partnerships  Demonstrates Self and Ethical Awareness  Drive to Achieve Impactful Results  Innovates and Embraces Changes  Works Collaboratively with Others  Thinks and Acts Strategically  Manages Ambiguity and Complexity • Care • Respect • Integrity • Trust • Accountability • Develops an understanding of the unit’s needs and the products and services required to support them • Facilitates work planning, alerting those involved of potential obstacles and helping identify suitable alternative options • Manages time and resources efficiently • Contributes to clear and open communication • Presents Information using language and a sequence of ideas that is easy for recipients to understand • Keeps all those concerned informed on time. Collects Information, drafts reports, finalises minutes of Results Group’s meetings and activities, maintains information/databases • Records information in a timely, organised and accessible manner • Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks • Shows willingness to learn new technology Understanding and building formal and informal networks in the organisational environment to obtain results. As a UNV volunteer, the incumbent is expected to promote volunteerism and/or engage in volunteering activities. Among other things, strengthen knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant, UNV and other publications and taking an active part in UNV activities; • Shows willingness to work without bias and with all persons regardless of gender, nationality, religion or culture • Reliably delivers on promises and honours commitment holding himself/herself accountable for actions taken • Demonstrates and promotes the highest standard of integrity, impartiality, fairness and incorruptibility in all matters affecting his/her work and status • Accepts team role, contributes to the work of the team actively and constructively • Works collaboratively with colleagues in the UN system to pursue common goals

research and analysis; programme management; and/or supporting monitoring and evaluation Graduate in Arts, Science or Commerce or any other related field. • Knowledge/Experience of UN systems and logic framework, planning and results-based management will be an advantage • Strong written and oral English communication skills. Fluency in Hindi is required. • Excellent communication skills; good interpersonal skills, with ability to work in a multi-cultural environment • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel essential; familiarity with online reporting/data entry software desirable. • Proven track record of organizational skills, ability to take the initiative, meet deadlines, work with minimal supervision

New Delhi, the capital of India, is a bustling metropolis with an amazing mix of modernisation and carefully preserved antiquity. Delhi features an atypical version of the humid subtropical climate. From April to October the weather is hot. The monsoon arrives at the end of June, along with an increase in humidity. The brief, mild winter starts in late November, peaks in January and heavy fog often occurs. Different kinds of accommodation are available in Delhi, though it is most common to stay in rented apartment or guest houses. The cost will vary depending on individual wishes and requirements as well as location. Transport options include the metro rail, buses, radio cabs, autorickshaws etc. There are different phone networks available (fixed and mobile) and internet access is easy. However, to obtain a phone connection you are required to submit a photo and valid ID proof. The electricity network is 220 volts. Delhi is in security phase zero (0), so there is no security concern at this moment. Although English is generally used for official and business purposes, Hindi is the official language and is spoken by most of the people. Punjabi and Urdu are also commonly spoken.