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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 United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with UN partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well supported UN Volunteers into their programmes p and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism.

UNV is active in around 160 countries every year. With a Field Presences in over 60 countries, UNV is represented worldwide. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP Executive Board.

Since the launching of the UNV programme in Ghana, many UNV volunteers have served in the programme and they have mainly served in government and in other UN agencies in the country. Currently 16 UNV volunteers are serving in Ghana with 5 UN Agencies.

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Portfolio Specialist based in Dakar, the regular guidance of the and NV Focal Point/UNDP HR Associate, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for: Support UNV’s partnership initiatives in Ghana •Position the UNV Programme as a common UN Service provider. To this effect, map and maintain business intelligence of UN Agencies projects through the review of the UNSDCF, Country Programme Documents (CPDs), joint UN / cross border programmes under the Peacebuilding Fund, etc. •Identify specific entry points for UNV with the key objective to support the identification of volunteer placement opportunities, increase international and national UN Volunteers presence, including through collaboration with partner agencies in the preparation of descriptions of assignment (DOAs),; •Liaise on a regular basis with UN agencies to ensure an understanding of UNV’s mandate, key offers and the added value that UN Volunteer assignments bring in support to the achievement of their respective mandates;

Support volunteering outreach and promotion initiatives •In close coordination with the Regional Office and the Communications Section at the Regional Office, prepare, disseminate and present country-specific promotional information on the mandate and work of UNV in Ghana with relevant development partners and the media; •In close coordination with VSC at UNV HQ (Talent Acquisition), organize outreach initiatives to scale up UNV’s talent pool in Ghana. Focus is on gender and people living with disabilities; •Coordinate activities and plan events, in collaboration with other agencies, for annual, national and UN-recognized international celebrations, including the International Volunteer Day (IVD); •Coordinate activities aimed at improving the volunteer experience of serving UN Volunteers in the country (buddy system, CDLF, volunteer outreach initiatives etc).

•Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNDP technical capabilities or knowledge applicable to UNDP procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; •Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNDP in daily activities and behaviors while acting without consideration of personal gains; •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; •Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in 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, ability to work under pressure; •Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to communicate and empathize with staff members, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; •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; •Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNDP's s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

partnership and communication or related field; •Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; •Must possess strong interpersonal skills; •Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally, as to communicate with partners, UN volunteers and in group presentations and meetings; •Must be able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information; •Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities as to use time efficiently.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.

Added 2 years ago - Updated 2 years ago - Source: unv.org