Project Support Specialist (Korean Nationals)

Volunteering

Overview

Provide project support to achieve objectives for gender equality.

You have:

• Candidates must be Korean nationals.
• Experience in project management within UNFPA's areas of work.
• Excellent oral and written skills including reporting.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.
• Proven analytical writing skills.

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.

This assignment is funded through a project funded by the Government of Korea, therefore, candidates must be Korean nationals. Together with the Government and other partners, UNFPA-Bolivia is currently implementing a program called “Promoting Gender Equality for the Exercise of Sexual and Reproductive Rights of Adolescents in Bolivia (2021-2025)” through a grant arrangement with the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). This initiative aims to reduce the teen pregnancy rate through increased access of adolescents to information and services in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), and increased awareness and capacities of service providers on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response, including promotion of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education with families, teachers and adolescents. The project has been implemented in four targeted municipalities in La Paz and Cochabamba. The main stakeholders of this initiative are Ministries of Health, Education, Public and Justice; Departmental and Municipal Governments; non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other national stakeholders. Furthermore, UNFPA closely work together with other UN agencies such as UN women and UNICEF within its CPD and UNDAF (the UN Development Assistant Framework) to support the national, regional, and international priorities (e.g. National Socio-economic Development Plan, Sustainable Development Goals, Montevideo Consensus on Population and Development, etc),

Within the delegated authority and under the co-supervision modality between the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Programme Analyst and the Quality of Care & Services Programme Analyst, the UN Volunteer Project Support Specialist: 1. In close coordination with the UNFPA’s focal point will support the Project coordination to achieve the objectives and goals planned within the assigned budget and time frame defined, and promptly report any operational concerns. 2. Coordinate the programmatic implementation of the Project with La Paz SRH Responsible and Cochabamba Regional Office, to guarantee the fulfilment of the planned activities and targets. 3. In coordination with programme components, support the development of a research plan based on the needs, and develop Terms of Reference or technical specifications for conducting research or other types of studies within the framework of the project. 4. Conduct and provide technical support to the Implementing Partners or institutions that will carry out the studies and research activities, particularly those that could show the Project’s result or impacts in adolescents and youth (i.e. CSE measures). 5. Coordinates and organize follow-up meetings with UNFPA and/or KOICA teams to support programming and budget execution of the project’s activities. 6. Support the creation and follow up the Steering Committee and the Technical Committee in coordination with UNFPA programs. 7. Delivers support to UNFPA’s areas in the elaboration of the Annual Works Plans with Implementing Partners promoting cross-sectoral and intersectional approaches with focus on “leaving no one behind” to strengthen the Project implementation. 8. Coordinate closely with the M&E specialist to assess progress through results and impacts, involving the different areas in the analysis and timely decision-making to ensure continuous progress. 9. Directly coordinates the preparation of quarterly, biannual, and final reports for the donor in coordination with the UNFPA’s project focal point and the programme, finance and M&E areas. 10. Foster implementing partners’ monitoring scheme within the Harmonised Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) framework in close coordination with the programmatic and finance areas. 11. In coordination with the M&E area, coordinate and oversee the implementation of planned research activities and promote the use of evidence generated from them. 12. Monitor the quality of the research products and/or studies carried out within the framework of the project. 13. Other functions designated by the project leadership team Results/expected outputs As an active UNFPA team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNFPA and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: o Timely reporting of the Project to the donor. o Ensure that the project is executed in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement signed with the donor ● Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment. ● A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

● Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNFPA; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNFPA procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients. ● Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNFPA in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making. ● Teamwork and respect for diversity: the ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. ● Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in the area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in the work environment. ● Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; ● Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; ● Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; ● Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNFPA’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

the national and/or international level related to project management, preferably within the UNFPA´s areas of work such as SRH, prevention of gender-based violence, adolescents/youth, and/or Population and Development. ● Experience working in the UN or other international development organization or NGOs is an asset. ● Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills including analytical writing; ● 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; ● Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; This assignment is funded through a project funded by the Government of Korea, therefore candidates must be Korean nationals.

La Paz is a city and municipality located in the west of Bolivia, the seat of the Bolivian government and the legislative and executive branches, although the capital, according to the Constitution of the State, is Sucre. The altitude of the city center is approximately 3,650 ml (meters above sea level) The climate according to its geographical location is mountain. Along with the city of El Alto, the largest urban nucleus and town of Bolivia, with 1,800,687, according to the last census of population and 2012. Security: Bolivia is in Phase 1 - the precautionary - Safety Plan of the United Nations; this means that routine activities are carried out normally and are required to report travel inside and outside Bolivia. However, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the UN agencies mostly maintained the teleworking of staff, with restrictions to traveling and face-to-face meetings. The UN-level COVID-19 risk management task force evaluates the situation to adjust the recommendation. Taking strict biosecurity measures is mandatory when traveling or going to the office for work. Bolivia is a unique country. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness and more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.

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