Women Economic Empowerment Programme Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV International University contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International University contracts.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of Programme Analyst and in consultation with the WEE team, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Programme Management Support

• Provide programme and administrative support to the programme team in the preparation of various programme documents, such as work plans, budgets, reports and proposals on programme implementation arrangements.
• Assist the programme team in reviewing and preparing documentation on the procurement of goods and services, and support contract tracking.
• Help the team in providing guidance to the country and project offices on routine implementation of the project, tracking use of financial resources.
• Review of contributions agreement, managing contributions in Atlas.

2. Financial Management Support

• Support the programme team in the financial management of the project.
• Organize, compile and process information from the donor as well as from the programme team, and keep track of the information through databases and e-filing.
• Support the programme team in the tracking of and reporting on mobilized resources.

3. Administrative Support to the Programme Unit

• Assist administrative support to the programme team in the organization of events, meetings and workshops, etc.
• Assist travel arrangements for the programme team and project staff, including preparation of travel requisitions and claims.
• Draft non-substantive correspondence.
• Maintain and organize up-to-date hard and electronic files for easy access and retrieval. Ensure safekeeping of confidential materials.

4. Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Support

• Assist developing and maintaining programme information and knowledge management file (both soft and hard copies) at country project level to manage consultancy reports, assessments and other reports;
• Support knowledge sharing processes and systems by, among others, strengthening development and integration of practices and procedures for information and knowledge capturing, packaging, sharing, and learning;
• Assist regular sharing of experiences across programmes and divisions; facilitate seamless sharing of ideas, knowledge, and experiences among staff and partners
• Participation in the trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Secondary education

Education - Additional Comments:

Currently studying towards a degree or recently graduated (no longer than 12 months prior to application) in International Development, Gender and Community Development, public administration, economics, or social science would be desirable or other relevant field.

Required experience:

Experience remark:

• Demonstrated interest and or experience (up to 2 years) in Women Economic Empowerment;
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;
• Computer Skills: Excellent computing and IT skills, with full competency of Microsoft applications, Adobe Acrobat, Web Design and data base applications.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Other development programme/project experience

Area of expertise details:

Learning Expectations

Learning and development are a central part of the UN University Volunteer’s assignment and take place before, during and after his or her assignment in the field. Ideally, offering diverse opportunities for learning and development aim to strengthen the volunteer’s skills and competences, improve the quality of the assignment and keep the volunteer’s motivation high.

Learning elements for the UN University Volunteer include the development of:

Professional skills: including specific competencies and reflection on assignment-related abilities; and on-the-job skills such as time management, problem solving, team building; and career preparedness such as interview skills, CV preparation, job searching.

Inter-personal skills: including communication and listening skills; multi-cultural awareness and cultural competency; and conflict and stress management.

Volunteering-related skills: including leadership; civic responsibility; and engagement and active participation.

Beyond the learning opportunities provided by UNV, the host agency will support knowledge and capacity development in the technical areas that are relevant to the UN Youth Volunteer’s assignment. The host agency will provide, at its expense, UN University Volunteers with equal opportunity to participate in training courses and workshops offered to its personnel.

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

This assignment is funded by KOICA, therefore only Korean nationals are eligible to apply.

UN University Volunteers must be 29 years old throughout the entire period of service. Eligible candidates must therefore be born on or after 1 September 1992.

Please apply via the link below. You can then either log in if you already have an account or register via ‘Candidate Signup’.

You may apply to a maximum of three assignments per advertisement and indicate your order of preference in the ‘Additional Remarks’ section of your profile.

Application deadline: 11 April 2021

Selection process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment. Interviews will be conducted by the UN Host Entity between 28 April and 21 May.

COVID-19: The assignment start date may be postponed due to COVID19.