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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.

Assignment is non-family (Goma)

Under the direct supervision of the UNV Programme Manager the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Maintain regular communications with, and promote the work of UN Volunteers in DRC by:

• Creating and disseminating the bi-monthly internal newsletter with administrative information; • Creating and disseminating personalized communication materials to UN volunteers such as the welcome and UN Volunteers Voice newsletters; • Updating the UNV-MONUSCO intranet with admin-related materials; • Managing and developing UNV internal communication tools; • Designing and promoting -internal and/or external- activities intended for UN Volunteers;

Promote the work of UN Volunteers in DRC to the broader UN family, partners, media and public by:

• Creating and disseminating a quarterly external newsletter that provides in-depth insight of the work of UN Volunteers and volunteerism in general for DRC; • Supplying and updating the global UNV HQ and UNV-MONUSCO websites with articles, stories and photos of UN volunteers’ work, UNV outreach activities and volunteerism in DRC; • Updating UNV in DRC social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter and others; • Establishing a network of press contacts, and liaise with local and international media to obtain public coverage of UNV activities; • Liaise with MONUSCO Public Information Section on matters related to UNV and the promotion of volunteerism; • Liaising with UNV HQ Communication Team and promote the worldwide UNV Campaigns through the UNV in DRC communication tools;
• Develop new strategies to increase visibility of the UNV programme in DRC at the national as well as international levels through a wide range of

Communication and multi-media tools, including radio shows, promotional videos, etc.;

Promote volunteerism as means for peace and development in DRC by: • Establishing a network of local volunteer organizations and liaise with them to support and promote their projects through activities organized by the UNV Programme in DRC, including capacity-building of local volunteer based associations; • Organizing special events, outreach activities, delegation’s visit, UNV town hall, etc.; • Developing and coordinating the country-wide strategy for activities related to the International Volunteer Day campaign;

Provide additional support to the UNV programme in DRC through:

• Liaising with MONUSCO Training Unit for preparation of training material and tailored induction sessions for new UN Volunteers in DRC; • Assist the UNV Support Office in tasks such as the facilitation of induction trainings; • Any other related duties as may be required; • When working with (including supervising) national staff, local volunteer-based associations or (non-) governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training; • Any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

Communication Professionalism Integrity Respect for diversity and gender Team work

Public information, Media, Communications or Journalism

The Democratic Republic of Congo is the second largest country in Africa, and as a result is quite diverse. Living conditions therefore vary between MONUSCO duty stations, with all usual amenities present in the capital Kinshasa, but only very basic conditions in remote duty stations in the provinces, where, for instance, there may be no guarantee of public power supply nor running water. The ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions of developing countries is essential. Accommodation is very expensive in both Kinshasa and Lubumbashi. Supermarkets exist in the large towns (e.g. Bukavu, Kisangani), but consumer items are generally very expensive (as everything is imported). For food, local markets offer a much cheaper alternative. All MONUSCO duty stations are considered non-family duty stations, except for Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Entebbe which are now considered family duty stations, and most are currently under UN Security Phase III (“relocation phase”: internationally-recruited staff are temporarily concentrated or relocated to specified sites/locations). In addition to insecurity related to the relatively volatile political situation as well as various conflict situations, certain places are subject to increasing street and residential crime, including in Kinshasa and Goma. Some degree of medical service is provided in all MONUSCO duty stations. Certain vaccinations are mandatory for MONUSCO personnel to enter the DRC, while others are compulsory for all other incoming persons. It is possible for incoming MONUSCO personnel, including UN Volunteers, to be asked to provide proof of some or all vaccinations, though this is unlikely. All UN Volunteers must ensure that they are up-to-date with all appropriate vaccinations, which should be clearly and properly endorsed in the International Certificate of Vaccination (“carte jaune”). Malaria is present virtually throughout the DRC, and it is therefore recommended to take prophylaxis. The unit of currency is the Congolese Franc. The US dollar is the other preferred currency. It may be impossible to exchange traveller’s checks away from the capital city. Credit cards are usually accepted in major hotels only in Kinshasa. In larger towns and cities (e.g. Kinshasa, Goma, Bukavu, Kisangani), UN Volunteers are recommended to open US Dollar bank accounts, while in other places, banks may be absent (including ATMs) and VLA payments will be processed in cash. UN Volunteers have the possibility to send part of their allowances to a bank account abroad. In addition to French, there are four major spoken languages in DRC, namely Lingala, Kikongo, Tshiluba and Swahili.

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