Programme Officer

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.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of Portfolio Manager of the Governance Team, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Support the Governance portfolio in implementing the Governance Multi-Year Framework;
• Draft reports, proposals and other documents related to the work of the team;

• Conduct research, analysis and M&E-related activities;

• Conduct other tasks as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

International relations, development studies, or a related field

Required experience:

24 Months

Experience remark:

- At least two years working in international development with an international organisation, NGO, Government etc.

- Experience working in the field of democratic governance (including local governance, access to justice/rule of law, parliamentary and electoral support, gender equality, citizen engagement) will be an asset

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Dzongkha(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise:

Other development programme/project experience

Area of expertise details:

Expertise

Mandatory yes/no

Democratic governance

No (but will be an asset)

Knowledge of basic research methodologies

No (but will be an asset)

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

Prerequisites

This assignment is funded by JICA, therefore only former Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JICA-JOCV) who could get recommendation by JICA-JOCV Secretariat are eligible to apply. Please check your application eligibility here: JICA website.

This is a UN Volunteer assignment and eligible candidates must be 25 years of age or older.

Selection process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment, via competency-based interviews held via skype or telephone.

How to apply

Please apply via the link below. You can then either log in if you already have an account or register via ‘Candidate Signup’.

You may apply to a maximum of three assignments per advertisement and indicate your order of preference in the ‘Additional Remarks’ section of your profile.

Application deadline: 20 June 2021