UNV Programme Assistant

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.

UNDP Bangladesh has been a key facilitator in Bangladesh’s remarkable development story since it first arrived in 1972. It has been a valuable partner throughout this process, acting as an honest broker and a helpful catalyst in promoting transformational changes in the lives and livelihoods of the people of Bangladesh. Through its work, UNDP is also helping Bangladesh to meet its Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

To help the people of Bangladesh reach these ambitious targets. UNDP Bangladesh is focusing on three priorities:

(a) Ensuring economic growth is inclusive and supports economic opportunities, particularly for women;

(b) Improving social policies and programs, with a focus on good governance and structural inequalities; and

(c) Building resilience and improving environmental sustainability.

In support of these priorities, The Social Protection Policy Support (SPPS) Programme responds to a need to reconfigure the existing social protection system. The programme provides technical assistance, bring global expertise and meet major investment requirements to enable the GoB to roll out a fully functional system in line with the National Social Security Strategy (NSSS) and its Action Plan. It will draw on the NSSS, which provides a functional entry point for effecting changes in the wider social protection system via better governance and oversight of the system. The first component of the Programme is the improvement of governance of social protection by helping to build coordination, M&E and reporting functions. It will also strengthen research and analysis capacities in order to build a more effective evidence base for effective policy development. The second component of the programme is to strengthen Social Protection System, with the purpose of developing a modern social protection infrastructure capable of supporting a nationally integrated delivery system for reliable, transparent and developmental GoB social transfers and promote linkages to ensure effective coordination. The two SPPS components will function alongside a piloting delivery component that will enable testing and learning and inform social protection strategy and policy through field-based evidence.

One of the main responsibilities of the NUNV will be supporting the SPPS programme in data collection, sorting and analyzing as required by the research team of the programme and the Cabinet Division. In addition, the NUNV will coordinate with Cabinet Division and other social protection implementing ministries/divisions to provide support in the development of the digitized dashboard through coordination, data collection, data entry, and documentation of relevant data on the implementation of social protection programmes. In addition, the NUNV will also provide support in continual development and upgrade of social protection website of the Cabinet Division; assist SPPS Programme in developing, packaging, and implementing various knowledge products and materials on social protection; prepare infographics on social protection activities; support in posting social media contents of the project; assist in preparing and disseminating e-Newsletter and support in diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware and software issues faced by the project staff. Additionally, the NUNV will provide administrative and logistics support to the Social Protection branch of the Cabinet Division and SPPS Programme.

One of the primary responsibilities of the NUNV will be supporting the SPPS programme in data collection, sorting, and analysis as required by the research team of the programme and the Cabinet Division. In addition, the NUNV will coordinate with the Cabinet Division and other social protection implementing ministries/divisions to provide support in the development of one-pagers, data entry, and research on relevant topics on the implementation of social protection programmes. In addition, the NUNV will assist SPPS Programme in developing, packaging, and implementing various knowledge products and materials on social protection. Additionally, the NUNV will provide administrative and logistics support to the Social Protection branch of the Cabinet Division and SPPS Programme.

Specific duties to include:

Working closely with the NPM & program team and other social protection implementing ministries/divisions, provide support, data collection, research, and documentation support in the ongoing formulation process and subsequent progress tracking of the implementation of the Action Plan:

Coordination and Collaboration: • Work closely with the Cabinet Division and other social protection implementing ministries/divisions to gather relevant information. • Facilitate coordination meetings and communication between different stakeholders. • Foster effective collaboration to achieve program objectives.

One-Pager Development: •Support the development of concise one-pagers summarizing key information about social protection programs. • Ensure that one-pagers are informative and accessible for a wide audience, including policymakers and the public.

Research and Analysis: • Conduct research on relevant topics and new articles related to the implementation of social protection programs. • Provide evidence-based insights to inform policy development.

Knowledge Product Development: • Collaborate with the SPPS Programme in creating, packaging, and disseminating various knowledge products and materials on social protection. • Contribute to the development of reports, policy briefs, and informational materials.

Administrative Support : •Offer administrative support to the Social Protection branch of the Cabinet Division and the SPPS Programme. • Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, and events by handling logistics, such as scheduling, venue arrangements, and participant coordination.

Monitoring and Evaluation : • Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of program activities to assess progress and impact. • Help identify areas for improvement and suggest corrective actions.

Documentation and Reporting : • Assist in the preparation of reports, including progress reports, research findings, and policy recommendations. • Support in documenting and reporting on program achievements and challenges.

Capacity Building: • Contribute to strengthening research and analysis capacities within the program. • Assist in capacity-building activities for program staff and relevant stakeholders.

Compliance and Ethics : • Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and data privacy regulations in all data collection and research activities. • Uphold the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required 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 in events that mark IVD); • 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. • Networking and building relationships with local organizations, groups or individuals and supporting and/or participating in local volunteering initiatives.

Results/Expected Outputs: The NUNV work will support the program Team to help build a wide range of various policy research and policy development objectives being carried out by various members of the SPPS project team. S/he will provide editorial, creative, and operational support across the work, and critical background support on policy development.

• Integrity Accountability

• Adaptability and Flexibility

• Commitment and Motivation

• Commitment to Continuous Learning

• Working with teams

• Communication

• Integrity

• Judgement and Decision-making

• Planning and Organizing

• Professionalism

• Respect for Diversity

- • Experience in conducting and facilitated workshops • Experience in research, data collection, and data analysis • Experience in one pager/article reviews and edits ensuring proper grammar, style, and consistency. • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required in English and Bangla. • Knowledge and understanding of the social security policies along with the socio-economic context of the host country • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with stringent deadlines; • Solid overall computer literacy and experience in data collection, analysis, and communication with relevant stakeholders. • Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with the project team including field-level staff members; • Computer literacy is essential • Programme coordination support. • Active in program support and community engagement

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.