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Título	Plazo	Categoría	Anfitriona	País
Interpreter	03 marzo 2021	Especialista nacional	ACNUR	Rwanda
Abierta Interpreter Especialista nacional Entidad Anfitriona ACNUR País Rwanda Lugar de destino Nyamata (RWA) Habilidades Lingüísticas Inglés,Sudanese,Árabe Fecha de Inicio Inmediatamente Duración 12 meses Plazo para Postulaciones 03 marzo 2021 Criterios de elegibilidad Edad mínima requerida: 22 años. Reclutamiento restricto a nacionales o residentes legales en el país de asignación. Descripción de las Tareas Under the direct supervision of Protection Officer or his/herdesignate (please complete with the function of the supervisor) the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: The Interpreter will be assigned to work with one of the ETM/Protection Units, namely either Child Protection/BID, RSD, Resettlement, or Field (Protection)/Community Services. The interpreter will report to the Head of the pertinent Unit; The Interpreter will provide operational support to registration, protection, refugee status determination (RSD),), child protection, resettlement (RST)and field staff of UNHCR and to the staff of partner organizations through language support services for evacuees from Libya; Under supervision of the Protection Officer or his/her designate; the Interpreter is expected to provide interpretation and translation in the following languages: Sudanese Arabic to English and vice versa Fur to English and vice versa Zaghawa to English and vice versa The interpreter may be asked to translate written documents or statements as necessary; Assist in the translation of all office documents including general correspondence, manuals ass required; The interpreter is required to read, understand and comply with UNHCR’s Code of Conduct and realizes that he/she shall be expected to work in the spirit of the principles set forth therein; The interpreter is required to read and understand the Undertaking of Confidentiality and Impartiality and understands that he shall be expected to respect the principle of confidentiality and remain impartial in his/her work; The interpreter is required to read and understand and agree to abide by the standards of conduct set forth in the Secretary- General’s Bulletin, ST/SGB/2003/13 of 9 October 2003, concerning “Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse”; The Interpreter must observe total confidentiality regarding information obtained in the performance of his/her duties. In doing so, s/he will: be expected to be equipped with relevant knowledge and skills on the UNHCR’s protection mandate; be expected to recognize, understand and – in a split second - have a word in another language for any one of a myriad of issues. The range of interpretation subjects is broad, including politics, legal affairs, economic and social issues, human rights, finance and administration; A wide-ranging knowledge of world affairs, subjects (including technical terms) and United Nations processes is essential for all interpreters. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take 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. Cualificaciones/ Requisitos Nivel Educacional Requerido: Bachelor degree or equivalent Educación - Comentarios Adicionales: Humanities,Social Sciences,Arts,Intepretation,Letters and Arts. Experiencia Necesaria: 24 Months Comentarios sobre la experiencia : At least 2 years of work experience as translator/interpreter Practical experience in translation/interpretation using technical terminology. Written and spoken skills required in English Strong skills in the use of computers for word processing, spreadsheets and common business Internet usage Habilidades Lingüísticas : English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Sudanese(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Arabic(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Área de Experiencia: Protección de refugiados, demandantes de asilo y desplazados internos Necesita Licencia de Conducir: No Competencias y Valores: Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Vision, Working in Teams Procedimiento de postulación : * Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call for to which you would like to apply. Application deadline: 3rd March 2021 Oportunidad de Voluntariado PDF Compartir Postularse
UNV Multimedia Development Associate	07 marzo 2021	Especialista nacional	UNICEF	Nepal
Abierta UNV Multimedia Development Associate Especialista nacional Entidad Anfitriona UNICEF País Nepal Lugar de destino Kathmandu (NPL) Habilidades Lingüísticas Inglés Fecha de Inicio Inmediatamente Duración 24 meses Plazo para Postulaciones 07 marzo 2021 Criterios de elegibilidad Edad mínima requerida: 22 años. Reclutamiento restricto a nacionales o residentes legales en el país de asignación. Descripción de las Tareas Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Regional Chief of Communication or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Multimedia Development Associate will: Conceptualize and create high quality designs to help advance UNICEF South Asia’s brand strategy, graphics, and collateral across digital channels. Create visually engaging assets for social media channels. Conceptualize and develop videos, graphics and infographics to communicate the situation of children in South Asia Develop creative work of the highest caliber, provide quality control over concepts and projects, contribute creative solutions and innovations that strengthen the UNICEF brand in the region. Carry out ad-hoc graphic design related work as instructed by the supervisor. Carry out ad-hoc video editing as instructed by the supervisor. Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of 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 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. Cualificaciones/ Requisitos Nivel Educacional Requerido: Master degree or equivalent Educación - Comentarios Adicionales: Required Education Level: Master's degree Required Experience: 2 years Education, qualifications, skills, experience, areas of expertise: Masters or Bachelor’s degree in multimedia, graphic design, video editing or a similar discipline; At least two years for Masters degree or four years for Bachelors degree of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in the areas of graphic design and video editing; Knowledge in concept and creation of specific graphic design assets, including infographics, data visualization, animation/video graphics, and interactive presentations; Ability to conceptualize unique ideas for video and motion graphics projects and advertising campaigns; Visual design sense that is clean, simple, and sharp, with ability to edit as needed; Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software (professional knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or equivalent software); Good research and analytical skills; A keen and proven interest/knowledge in social media; Experience in working in the UN or other international development organizations is desirable; Previous experience working with UNICEF and familiarity with UNICEF’s new brand, design and style guidelines is an asset; Excellent oral and written English language skills; Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging and multicultural environment Ability to respond to short deadlines and demonstrate a quick turn-around and execution of creative work; Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; Have affinity with or interest in child rights, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System. Experiencia Necesaria: 24 Months Comentarios sobre la experiencia : Required Experience: 2 years Masters or Bachelor’s degree in multimedia, graphic design, video editing or a similar discipline; At least two years for Masters degree or four years for Bachelors degree of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in the areas of graphic design and video editing; Knowledge in concept and creation of specific graphic design assets, including infographics, data visualization, animation/video graphics, and interactive presentations; Ability to conceptualize unique ideas for video and motion graphics projects and advertising campaigns; Visual design sense that is clean, simple, and sharp, with ability to edit as needed; Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software (professional knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or equivalent software); Good research and analytical skills; A keen and proven interest/knowledge in social media; Experience in working in the UN or other international development organizations is desirable; Previous experience working with UNICEF and familiarity with UNICEF’s new brand, design and style guidelines is an asset; Excellent oral and written English language skills; Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging and multicultural environment Ability to respond to short deadlines and demonstrate a quick turn-around and execution of creative work; Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; Have affinity with or interest in child rights, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System. Habilidades Lingüísticas : English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Área de Experiencia: Database design, administration and maintenance, Other communications related experience, Web and graphic design Requisito de área de experiencia: Required Education Level: Bachelor's degree Required Experience: 2 years Masters or Bachelor’s degree in multimedia, graphic design, video editing or a similar discipline; At least two years for Masters degree or four years for Bachelors degree of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in the areas of graphic design and video editing; Knowledge in concept and creation of specific graphic design assets, including infographics, data visualization, animation/video graphics, and interactive presentations; Ability to conceptualize unique ideas for video and motion graphics projects and advertising campaigns; Visual design sense that is clean, simple, and sharp, with ability to edit as needed; Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software (professional knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or equivalent software); Good research and analytical skills; A keen and proven interest/knowledge in social media; Experience in working in the UN or other international development organizations is desirable; Previous experience working with UNICEF and familiarity with UNICEF’s new brand, design and style guidelines is an asset; Excellent oral and written English language skills; Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging and multicultural environment Ability to respond to short deadlines and demonstrate a quick turn-around and execution of creative work; Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; Have affinity with or interest in child rights, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System. Necesita Licencia de Conducir: No Competencias y Valores: Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Professionalism, Working in Teams Procedimiento de postulación : * Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of (the Programme Country) and legal residents in (the Programme Country or territory) with the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Application deadline: 07-03-2021. Oportunidad de Voluntariado PDF Compartir Postularse
UNV Social Media and Community Management Associate	07 marzo 2021	Especialista nacional	UNICEF	Nepal
Abierta UNV Social Media and Community Management Associate Especialista nacional Entidad Anfitriona UNICEF País Nepal Lugar de destino Kathmandu (NPL) Habilidades Lingüísticas Inglés Fecha de Inicio Inmediatamente Duración 24 meses Plazo para Postulaciones 07 marzo 2021 Criterios de elegibilidad Edad mínima requerida: 22 años. Reclutamiento restricto a nacionales o residentes legales en el país de asignación. Descripción de las Tareas Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Regional Chief of Communication or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Social Media and Community Management Associate will: Community Engagement: Support the communication section to: Coordinate, monitor, and manage direct communications on UNICEF South Asia’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels. Help employ community management best practices to encourage online audiences to participate in social media discussions, increase their understanding of our work for children and guide their journey to other UNICEF-owned channels. Support the growth of UNICEF South Asia Twitter and Instagram channels through list building and monitoring performance. Monitor current events, public opinion and press, identify issues and trends, and advise on appropriate digital media response. Work with programme sections and partners to map political, government, social media and corporate influencers in South Asian countries in order to ensure targeted communications and have a greater impact for children. Research, reporting and knowledge management: Monitor the internal and external information landscape on the COVID-19 virus, vaccines and COVAX facility. Support the communications section to monitor the information landscape in other key programmatic areas. Manage the internal regional misinformation SharePoint resource site. Support the communications sections to update information and key messages. Ensure the availability of training opportunities, resources and knowledge management on tackling misinformation and promoting vaccine confidence at country level. Support the Communications and Communication for Development (C4D) Sections to monitor and respond to misinformation in the region. Research youth social media trends (with a focus on Instagram and TikTok) and make recommendations on related UNICEF content. Support the development of the regional communications newsletter. Content production: Conceptualize and create engaging content for social media (copy, visuals, photo essays). Pitch new approaches and angles for content. Develop high-quality creative work, provide quality control over concepts and projects, contribute creative solutions and innovations that strengthen the UNICEF brand in the region. Assist the communication section with additional tasks as required. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of 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 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. Cualificaciones/ Requisitos Nivel Educacional Requerido: Master degree or equivalent Educación - Comentarios Adicionales: Required Education Level: Master's degree Required Experience: 2 years Education, qualifications, skills, experience, areas of expertise: Masters or Bachelor’s degree in multimedia, communication, journalism, creative writing, politics, social science or a similar discipline. Ability to write clearly, succinctly and for varying audiences. At least two years with Masters degree or four years with Bachelor’s degree professional work experience in the area of digital and social media communications. Experience managing/moderating social media channels or online communities. Experience creating a range of different content for social media. An eye for clean, simple, and compelling visual design. Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software (knowledge of Photoshop is desirable) Experience using social media metrics to assess digital performance. Accuracy and professionalism in the production and editing of documents and reports. Experience in monitoring and responding to misinformation on social media is an asset. Strong research skills. Knowledge of and interest in South Asia news and digital landscapes is an asset. Creative, enthusiastic, solutions-orientated. Previous work experience with UNICEF or other UN agencies is desirable. Excellent oral and written English language skills. Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging and multicultural environment. Ability to respond to short deadlines and demonstrate a quick turn-around and execution of creative work. Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; Have affinity with or interest in child rights, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System. Experiencia Necesaria: 24 Months Comentarios sobre la experiencia : Required Education Level: Master's degree Required Experience: 2 years Education, qualifications, skills, experience, areas of expertise: Masters or Bachelor’s degree in multimedia, communication, journalism, creative writing, politics, social science or a similar discipline. Ability to write clearly, succinctly and for varying audiences. At least two years with Masters degree or four years with Bachelor’s degree professional work experience in the area of digital and social media communications. Experience managing/moderating social media channels or online communities. Experience creating a range of different content for social media. An eye for clean, simple, and compelling visual design. Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software (knowledge of Photoshop is desirable) Experience using social media metrics to assess digital performance. Accuracy and professionalism in the production and editing of documents and reports. Experience in monitoring and responding to misinformation on social media is an asset. Strong research skills. Knowledge of and interest in South Asia news and digital landscapes is an asset. Creative, enthusiastic, solutions-orientated. Previous work experience with UNICEF or other UN agencies is desirable. Excellent oral and written English language skills. Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging and multicultural environment. Ability to respond to short deadlines and demonstrate a quick turn-around and execution of creative work. Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; Have affinity with or interest in child rights, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System. Habilidades Lingüísticas : English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Área de Experiencia: Public information and reporting, Knowledge management, archiving and documentation, Web and graphic design Requisito de área de experiencia: Required Education Level: Master's degree Required Experience: 2 years Education, qualifications, skills, experience, areas of expertise: Masters or Bachelor’s degree in multimedia, communication, journalism, creative writing, politics, social science or a similar discipline. Ability to write clearly, succinctly and for varying audiences. At least two years with Masters degree or four years with Bachelor’s degree professional work experience in the area of digital and social media communications. Experience managing/moderating social media channels or online communities. Experience creating a range of different content for social media. An eye for clean, simple, and compelling visual design. Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software (knowledge of Photoshop is desirable) Experience using social media metrics to assess digital performance. Accuracy and professionalism in the production and editing of documents and reports. Experience in monitoring and responding to misinformation on social media is an asset. Strong research skills. Knowledge of and interest in South Asia news and digital landscapes is an asset. Creative, enthusiastic, solutions-orientated. Previous work experience with UNICEF or other UN agencies is desirable. Excellent oral and written English language skills. Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging and multicultural environment. Ability to respond to short deadlines and demonstrate a quick turn-around and execution of creative work. Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; Have affinity with or interest in child rights, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System. Necesita Licencia de Conducir: No Competencias y Valores: Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Professionalism, Working in Teams Procedimiento de postulación : * Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of (the Programme Country) and legal residents in (the Programme Country or territory) with the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Application deadline: 07-03-2021. Oportunidad de Voluntariado PDF Compartir Postularse