Project Assistant
Support the localization of sustainable development goals and project management efforts.
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Overview
Support the localization of sustainable development goals and project management efforts.
You have:
- At least three years working experience in development fields
- Strong communication skills
- Experience in project management
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.
China SDGs Localization Umbrella Project
In order to address the challenges of localizing SDGs, reach consensus among stakeholders on participating in sustainable development, and provide coordinated support, the United Nations Development Programme and the China International Economic and Technological Exchange Center have developed the "United Nations Sustainable Development Goals China Localization Umbrella Project". The overall goal of the project is to utilize the advantages of UNDP's platform, international network, brand effect, and global intellectual resources to sort out typical experiences and models of global sustainable development, explore models with broad participation from governments, enterprises, social organizations, academia, etc., effectively support development planning at the national and local levels, and promote the high standard implementation of sustainable development related systems, policies, and actions, To help achieve sustainable development in China from concept to practice, from goals to results.
The project will revolve around the core needs of achieving sustainable development goals at the local level, and design corresponding activities under the banner of "localization of sustainable development goals" for different regional development visions; Design a localized system and implementation plan for sustainable development goals based on different levels such as national, provincial, municipal, district and county levels, and rural areas, fully considering different types such as resource-based areas, ecological areas, and industrial areas. Based on the platform and resource advantages of the United Nations Development Programme, combined with international best practices, we will focus on local sustainable development needs assessment and capacity building, provide relevant consulting services, support the construction of SDGs localization demonstration projects, and promote the exchange of sustainable development experiences; Adopting a problem diagnosis and goal oriented
approach to design and implement the development model, technical path, and support system of SDGs, introducing the participation of enterprises and social funds, forming relevant policy recommendations, and exploring the implementation path and model of SDGs in rural, district, and city levels in China. The project covers the following parts:
● Initiative: Rural revitalization and promotion of inclusive livelihoods
● Pipeline Development: UNDP-CICETE collaborations on SDG localization
● Event - Capacity Building: Project Management Office staff on Results Based Management and development effectiveness
● Event - Management: UNDP-CICETE Annual Management Review Retreat
● Knowledge Products: UNDP-CICETE knowledge products on SDG localization
Under the primary supervision of CICETE, the UN Volunteers will undertake the following tasks:
● Support CICETE to carry out cooperative projects with UNDP and UNV;
● Assist in the development of new projects;
● Support CICETE and UNDP in capacity building activities.
Furthermore, UNVs are encouraged 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, IVD celebration events);
● Get 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;
Contribute news and articles on field experiences and submit them to UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
● Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UNV volunteers;
● Promote online volunteering and encourage individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering Service whenever technically feasible.
☒ Accountability
☒ Adaptability and Flexibility
☒ Building Trust
☒ Client Orientation
☒ Commitment and Motivation
☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning
☒ Communication
☒ Creativity
☒ Empowering Others
☒ Ethics and Values
☒ Integrity
☒ Judgement and Decision-making
☒ Knowledge Sharing
☒ Leadership
☒ Managing Performance
☒ Planning and Organizing
☒ Professionalism
☒ Respect for Diversity
☒ Self-Management
☒ Technological Awareness
☒ Vision
☒ Working in Teams
At least three years working experience in development fields
The duty station of the national UN Volunteer is located in Beijing city, where modest public infrastruc-ture and excellent health services are available. It is the foremost political and cultural metropolis in China.
In general, rent for apartments in central locations is high relative to other regions in China, but quality is good. Beijing is well served by many shopping malls, large supermarket chains and international brands. Buses and subways are the most common form of mass transportation. Metered taxis are widely available and domestic and regional travel by train and airplane is popular.
You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator
The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you managed a project successfully? | This question assesses your project management skills and experience. | Provide examples of your role and outcomes achieved. |
| How do you handle stakeholder communication and engagement? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to collaboration and stakeholder management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you implement to promote volunteerism within a community? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you contributed to capacity building in your previous roles. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you assess local development needs for sustainable projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you believe is the most critical factor for the successful implementation of the SDGs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you foster teamwork within a project environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced while working in development and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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