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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 Sao Tome and Principe, many UNV volunteers have served in the programme and they have mainly served in government and in other UN agencies in the country. Currently 7 UNV volunteers are serving in Sao Tome and Principe with 3 UN Agencies.

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Portfolio Specialist based in Dakar, the regular guidance of the UNV Country Coordinator in Senegal and the and NV Focal Point/UNDP HR Associate, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for: Support UNV’s partnership initiatives in Sao Tome and Principe • 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 Sao Tome and Principe 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 The Sao Tome and. 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).

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take an active part in UNV activities (for instance, in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• 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.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNDP technical capabilities or knowledge applicable or transferrable to UNDP procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients. • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNDP in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization's interest even if they are unpopular. • 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 with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age. • 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, coordinate and monitor (own) work. • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations. • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort. • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion.

Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in 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 1 year ago - Source: unv.org