UN Volunteer Specialist- Gender Equality and Climate Change

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.

Reporting to the Programme Specialist, the National Volunteer Specialist on Women’s Economic Empowerment will provide technical support and conduct research in Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Green Economy areas, and assist the development of the new projects in these fields.

Under the direct supervision of the women’s economic empowerment (WEE) Programme Specialist the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Provide technical support in the area of Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Green Economy, etc. to relevant programmes under WEE in the office • Support research on policies and practices on relevant topics through gender perspective • Support the design of new WEE project(s) which relevant to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in green economic transition
• Support the mapping of most relevant green economy industries for potential new programming and small research related to Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Green Economy, etc. as required • Support any other tasks as required by the supervisor

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for in-stance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be 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, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/Expected Outputs • Quality technical support in Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Green Economy, etc. to relevant programmes under WEE in a timely manner • Research related to Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Green Economy, etc. conducted as required • Components related to Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Green Economy, etc. prepared for the development of new programmes. • The most relevant green economy related industries identified for potential new programmes

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Empowering Others ☒ Integrity ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Vision ☒ Working in Teams

Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Green Economy, or related area.

• Excellent skills of research and report writing are required. • Previous engagement in Gender issue is an asset. • Experience or familiarity with UN System is an advantage. • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) is an advantage. • PhD degree preferred. (PhD experience included as equivalent experience)

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.

Conditions of Service for national UN Volunteers 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 9,490.08 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.