Programme Officer
Support the Governance portfolio and conduct research and analysis.
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Overview
Support the Governance portfolio and conduct research and analysis.
You have:
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in International relations, development studies, or a related field.
- At least 2 years working in international development with an international organisation, NGO, Government etc.
- Fluent in English (Mandatory).
- Working knowledge of Dzongkha (Optional).
- Competency in adaptability and flexibility.
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
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a situation where you had to adapt to a significant change in a project? | The interviewer wants to assess your adaptability in dynamic environments. | Give an example showcasing your flexibility and successful transition. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects? | This question evaluates your organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss a time when you had to work in a team to achieve a common goal. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methodologies do you use for conducting research? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a successful report you created? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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