UNV Development Coordination Associate

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.

The UN Resident Coordinator (RC) is the designated representative of the UN Secretary-General for development activities and the team leader of the UN Country Team (UNCT). The Resident Coordinator’s Office supports the UN Resident Coordinator in his/her coordination of the UN Country Team and liaison with national partners. In Bangladesh, the UNRC provides leadership to the UN Country Team and the UN’s programming work, as outlined in the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework UNSDCF 2022-26, in support of national priorities outlined at the 8th Five-Year Plan. The RC’s Office (RCO) fulfils ten core coordination functions, namely strategic analysis and planning; oversight of the UN country programming cycle; representation of and support of UN Secretariat and UN agencies (incl. non-resident agencies);support to national coordination systems and processes; development and management of shared operational support services; crisis management preparedness and response; external communication and advocacy; human rights and development; joint resource mobilization and fund management; and general UNCT oversight and coordination.

The development coordination team of the RCO provides coordination support and thought leadership to the UNCT and associated consultative mechanisms including the local consultative group (LCG), different results/strategic priority groups under UNSDCF, inter-agency thematic groups, national SDG implementation and monitoring structure, and national consultative mechanism on LDC graduation.

This position is in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Bangladesh and reports to the RCO Economist.

Under the overall guidance of the UN Resident Coordinator, the direct supervision of the RCO Economist, and in close collaboration with RCO colleagues, the National UNV will:

• Provide relevant support to UN coordination mechanisms and UNCT activities, including UNCT meetings and joint work through UN Theme and sub-groups. • Secretarial and research support to the national consultative mechanism for Bangladesh’s graduation from the least developed countries. • Analyse secondary and primary data, create quick reports and presentation on issues relevant to Bangladesh’s LDC graduation and sustainable development goals. • Substantive and logistical support to different internal and external UN, Government, and development partners’ meetings and processes. • Support to rollout and implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2022-2026 including support to formulation of joint programmes. • Support to UN data and M&E related work including support to addressing SDG data gaps. • Support the compilation and preparation of briefing and presentation materials, back-ground information and documentation as well as drafting of talking points and speeches for meetings, events and missions. • Support the organization and follow-up of the inter-agency and high-level meetings or events attended by the RC or RCO staff members. • Other coordination tasks as required.

• Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Building Trust • Client Orientation • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Communication • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Working in Teams

programme development and management with demonstrated experience in data analyses, writing project documents, and report drafting; • Demonstrated interest and/or experience in the areas of coordination, especially within development fields. • Previous experience working on data-related work, and reporting writing would be an asset; including the expert use of excel and at least one data management software. • Previous experience working on research areas would be desirable. • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Excellent knowledge of different computer packages.

Dhaka is located in central Bangladesh along the Buriganga River. Not only is it the capital city, but it is also the largest in the country. It is the centre of political, cultural, and economic life in Bangladesh. The official language is Bengali, while English is the working language of UN Agencies. In recent decades, Dhaka has seen the modernization of services, communications, and public works. The city is attracting large foreign investments and greater volumes of commerce and trade. It is also experiencing an increasing influx of people from across the nation; this has reportedly made Dhaka one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Good English-speaking medical, dental services, and educational centres are available for internationals. Dhaka is connected to other cities by rail, road, and by air and internationals can move easily from one city to another.

Dhaka has venerable green spaces, including many gardens and parks, historical places, and nice restaurants. The weather is tropical - hot and very humid during the summer monsoon season (April-September) and drier and cooler in the winter (October-March).

Historically, Bangladesh has been a safe country for internationals so far. While Dhaka is not categorized as a hardship station, the volunteer should be prepared for limitations in freedom of movement on foot, by public transport, and to certain locations.