Programme Assistant

Contract

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

UNFPA starts the implementation of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) in 2020 under the “Women and Family Protection Program” in cooperation with partner. CVA is provided in the context of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and the Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) programming in Gaza Strip, West Bank, East Jerusalem. Currently, UNFPA is implementing CVA through the existing UN to UN Agreement with WFP, who serve as service provider for the payment system. Through this system, UNFPA cash transfer beneficiaries are entitled to cash-out or to make purchases at any of the WFP contracted retailers through the PalPay system. This United Nations Volunteers (UNV) assignment is part of [UNFPA] efforts to responding to Gaza crisis.

Under the direct supervision of the Program Officer,the UN volunteer will support the gender team during the implementation of the cash and vouchers in the following tasks: - Consolidate the beneficiaries list from different partners. - Cross check the list with Cash Working Group (CWG) and other partners. - Follow up with WFP on any request from partners related to change of beneficiaries profile, change of ID, phone number .etc - Check the status of the redemption through the redemption report - To follow up the cases that have issues or obstacles in redemption in coordination with the implementing partners. - Conduct random sample monitoring to assess the challenges. - Support the monitoring exercise and analysis conducted by the partners for CVA and GBV. - Draft a report of the findings and recommendations. - Support in any other tasks related to the CVA interventions. - Any other relevant tasks.

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

social work, logistics, monitoring and data tracking with other organizations. Relevant working with other UN agencies is an asset • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • 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; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in UNFPA work, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. A 12-month contract with subsequent contract extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of ILS 4598.91 is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as Exit allowance for satisfactory service.