Research Assistant

Volunteering Medical & Health

Overview

Support environmental health research and coordination activities.

You have:

• Bachelor's degree in public health or environmental related fields or 2 years enrolled in relevant university program (Master or PHD)

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.

UNICEF in China promotes policies and laws that better deliver on children's rights. We have about 100 staff members working with the Government of China and other partners to ensure that the benefits of the country's development reach the most impoverished children. And we share what we learn with others.

The Child Health and Development Team is responsible for ensuring that every child survives, thrives and can grow to meet their full potential. In partnership with the Government, and in alignment with the national priorities outlined in The Healthy China 2030 plan, UNICEF invests in actions that directly and indirectly impact the health of women and children.

Under its new 5-year programme of cooperation, UNICEF is partnering with relevant government ministries including Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, National Health Commission, and technical institutions to implement projects and advocate for actions that specifically address the environmental and climate change related risks to children.

To learn more about what we do, please visit: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzU5ODg1NDcxMg==.html

UNV will be placed in Environmental Health Unit (under Child Health and Development Section) which consists of dynamic, gender balanced team of professionals passionate to make a difference. The Unit focuses on environmental health, climate, water and sanitation, and experience sharing with other countries (South to South Cooperation).

Under the direct supervision of Environmental Health Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Provides research assistance on matters related to environmental health, climate change, water and sanitation; • Participates in internal and external meetings/discussions; • Supports in communication with stakeholders; • Contributes to organizing events; • Translates documents and communication with counterparts; • Assists in other organizational and programmatic matters as required.

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.

Results/Expected Output: • Desk research on projects related to health, climate, water and sanitation • Summaries and translations of different documents • Emails and other communication • Completion of different assignments • 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

☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Working in Teams

Learning Expectations Learning and development are a central part of the UN Youth Volunteer’s assignment and take place before, during and after his or her assignment in the field. Ideally, offering diverse opportunities for learning and development aim to strengthen the volunteer’s skills and competences, improve the quality of the assignment and keep the volunteer’s motivation high.

Learning elements for the UN Youth Volunteer include the development of: Professional skills: including specific competencies and reflection on assignment-related abilities; and on-the-job skills such as time management, problem solving, team building; and career preparedness such as interview skills, CV preparation, job searching.

Inter-personal skills: including communication and listening skills; multi-cultural awareness and cultural competency; and conflict and stress management.

Volunteering-related skills: including leadership; civic responsibility; and engagement and active participation.

Beyond the learning opportunities provided by UNV, the host agency will support knowledge and capacity development in the technical areas that are relevant to the UN Youth Volunteer’s assignment. The host agency will provide, at its expense, UN Youth Volunteers with equal opportunity to participate in training courses and workshops offered to its personnel.

public health or environment related fields or 2 years enrolled in relevant university program (Master or PHD) .

The duty station of the national UN Volunteer is located in Beijing city, where modest public infrastructure and health services are available. It is the foremost political and cultural metropolis in China. The city has excellent health services available. 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.

The National UN Volunteer receives a standard volunteer living allowance (VLA), which is intended to cover their accommodation and basic living expenses. In China the VLA is 8161.91 RMB per month. The National UN Volunteer is entitled to an excellent health, life and disability insurance package. A modest Settling-in Grant and end of assignment allowance will also be provided, along with travel to and from the duty station. International travel to duty station will not covered by UNV. The National UN Volunteer is entitled to 2.5 days personal leave per month and government official holidays.

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