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Title	Deadline	Category	Host entity	Country
Coordination Associate	09 March 2021	Nat. Specialist	UNMAS	Afghanistan
Open Coordination Associate National Specialist Host entity UNMAS Country Afghanistan Duty station Kabul (AFG) Language skills English Start date Immediate Duration 12 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 09 March 2021 Eligibility criteria Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment. Description of task The UNV Post is paid and fulltime, and UNV work five days per week (40 hours). Duties of the UNV include, but are not limited to: - Supports the office’s engagement with the humanitarian community, including in its role as Global Coordinator of the Mine Action Area of Responsibility (MA AoR) within the Global Protection Cluster particularly focusing on issues related to the Afghanistan programme; - Assists in the organization of meetings, seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. with other Agencies, Funds and Programmes as well as partners on specific humanitarian-related issues; - Conducts research and drafts official documents related to priorities of UNMAS Afghanistan; - Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources on assigned topics/issues particularly focusing on issues related to the Afghanistan programme;; - Contributes to the preparation of various written documents, e.g. drafts sections of studies, background papers, etc.; - Supports the work of the office on advocacy and outreach particularly focusing on issues related to the Afghanistan programme;; - Performs other duties as requested by the supervisor (Senior Programme Officer Afghanistan). -Support development of project management tools and processes to track project delivery Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Hold a bachelors degree or higher - Be computer literate in standard software applications; - Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark: 3 Years’ experience. Be computer literate in standard software applications including MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Work individually as well as part of a team towards common goals. Fluency in English required Afghan national Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge Area of expertise: Resource mobilization, partnership and donor coordination Area of expertise details: 3 Years’ experience. Be computer literate in standard software applications including MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Work individually as well as part of a team towards common goals. Fluency in English required Afghan national Driving license: No Competencies values: Accountability, Building Trust, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Leadership, Self-Management Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Coordination Associate	09 March 2021	Nat. Specialist	UNMAS	Afghanistan
Open Coordination Associate National Specialist Host entity UNMAS Country Afghanistan Duty station Kabul (AFG) Language skills English Start date Immediate Duration 12 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 09 March 2021 Eligibility criteria Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment. Description of task The UNV Post is paid and fulltime, and UNV work five days per week (40 hours). Duties of the UNV include, but are not limited to: - Supports the office’s engagement with the humanitarian community, including in its role as Global Coordinator of the Mine Action Area of Responsibility (MA AoR) within the Global Protection Cluster particularly focusing on issues related to the Afghanistan programme; - Assists in the organization of meetings, seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. with other Agencies, Funds and Programmes as well as partners on specific humanitarian-related issues; - Conducts research and drafts official documents related to priorities of UNMAS Afghanistan; - Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources on assigned topics/issues particularly focusing on issues related to the Afghanistan programme;; - Contributes to the preparation of various written documents, e.g. drafts sections of studies, background papers, etc.; - Supports the work of the office on advocacy and outreach particularly focusing on issues related to the Afghanistan programme;; - Performs other duties as requested by the supervisor (Senior Programme Officer Afghanistan). -Support development of project management tools and processes to track project delivery Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Hold a bachelors degree or higher - Be computer literate in standard software applications; - Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark: 3 Years’ experience. Be computer literate in standard software applications including MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Work individually as well as part of a team towards common goals. Fluency in English required Afghan national Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge Area of expertise: Resource mobilization, partnership and donor coordination Area of expertise details: 3 Years’ experience. Be computer literate in standard software applications including MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Work individually as well as part of a team towards common goals. Fluency in English required Afghan national Driving license: No Competencies values: Accountability, Building Trust, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Leadership, Self-Management Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Programme Assistant	10 March 2021	Nat. Youth	UNDP	Saudi Arabia
Open Programme Assistant National Youth Host entity UNDP Country Saudi Arabia Duty station Riyadh (SAU) Language skills English,Arabic Start date Immediate Duration 12 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 10 March 2021 Eligibility criteria Candidate age: between 18 and 29 throughout the entire duration of their assignment. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment. Description of task Under the direct supervision of the Programme Analyst, the National UN Youth Volunteer will: Conduct research on topics related to sustainable development at large and on a number of thematic issues in particular; Support to formulation of new project ideas and documents in the Governance portfolio; Prepare presentations and collect material and information on UNDP projects at a national level to promote SDGs in the country; Support the revision/formulation of Concept Notes and Project Documents; Summarize UN and Government reports; Translate and/or proofread documents such as workplans and Terms of Reference (TORS); Draft letters in Arabic and/or English addressed to national counterparts; Support to financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions; Support on progress reporting of projects; Draft agenda, follow-up on logistics of meetings and inform both parties of participation in the meetings. Attend these meetings when required; Take minutes of meetings; Maintain and follow-up on decisions and actions agreed; Maintain the electronic filing system to ensure thematic organization and availability of documents, correspondences and reference materials; Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Bachelor's degree in business administration, social studies, political science, development studies or another related field of expertise. Required experience: 12 Months Experience remark: Up to 2 years of relevant experiance; Demonstrated interest and commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values. Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others; Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills; Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team; Flexible and open to learning and new experiences; Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions; Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English is required Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others). Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Arabic(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Area of expertise: Other development programme/project experience Driving license: No Competencies values: Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams Application procedure: * 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 Saudia Arabia and legal residents in Saudia Arabia with the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Application deadline: 10-03-2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
External Relations Officer	15 March 2021	Nat. Specialist	WHO	Eswatini
Open External Relations Officer National Specialist Host entity WHO Country Eswatini Duty station Mbabane (SWZ) Language skills English,Siswati Start date Immediate Duration 24 months Application deadline 15 March 2021 Eligibility criteria Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment. Description of task Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Head of the WHO Country Office or the External Relations & Partnership lead or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will: Mapping of top donors the programme areas to which they provide funding Research on donors and maintain extensive data on governmental, foundations and corporate donors and potential donors up to date To assist technical staff to format and submit proposals and reports that meet donor requirements Arrange visits from and meetings with donors, including briefing notes. Assist in response to calls for proposals by major donors Assist in the preparation of external relation trainings Assist in maintaining and develop partnerships with external stakeholders Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: First level university degree in public health, business administration, management, communications, international relations or a related field Required experience: 36 Months Experience remark: At least 3 - 5 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level experience in grant management, donor funding, proposal development, and resource mobilization Desirable: Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; Experience in WHO or other UN organizations would be an asset. Skills: Excellent excel and power point skills; good management, communications, resource mobilization, public relations and interpersonal skills. Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; ability to work with tight deadlines; Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Siswati(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Area of expertise: Resource mobilization, partnership and donor coordination Driving license: No Competencies values: Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Professionalism, Working in Teams Application procedure: * Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? 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? 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. FOR National UN Volunteer assignments ONLY This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Sao Tome and Principe and legal residents in Sao Tome and Principe with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Don’t forget to tick the yes box for: “I am interested in serving as a volunteer in my own country.” This assignment is in the framework of the Africa Women Health Champions to improve health and gender equality initiative. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Application deadline: 15th March 2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Associate Political Affairs Officer	02 March 2021	Int. Specialist	UNRCCA	Turkmenistan
Open Associate Political Affairs Officer International Specialist Host entity UNRCCA Country Turkmenistan Duty station Ashkhabad (TKM) Language skills English,Russian Start date Immediate Duration 12 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 02 March 2021 Eligibility criteria Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations. Description of task Under the direct supervision of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Central Asia and Head of UNRCCA or his/her designated representative, the UN Volunteer will: Support the UNRCCA youth initiative, inter alia, by following up on implementation, coordinating with partners and UN Country Teams in the region, accessing regional networks, etc.; Monitor and analyse political developments in Central Asia and identify regional trends particularly related to youth and gender issues; Network and build relationships with relevant local and regional actors, including government, civil society, youth leaders, the international community and academia; Develop and maintain a database of youth agencies, organizations and leaders to facilitate UNRCCA’s outreach on youth-related issues; Provide support to the mainstreaming of youth-related and gender issues throughout UNRCCA’s work; In coordination with the UNRCCA Public Information Unit, prepare regular updates, press releases, social media posts, etc. on youth-related and gender-related events and other relevant developments; Participate in conferences, seminars and academic fora as appropriate; Support the monitoring of results against strategic outcomes and as per approved plans; Contribute to reporting obligations for donors and outreach to new donors, including the development of resource mobilization strategies; Work with the regional office of UN Volunteers to better integrate UNV’s work and initiatives into UNRCCA’s preventive diplomacy work. Perform other related duties as required. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Type of Degree: Law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field is required. Required experience: 24 Months Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Russian(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge Area of expertise: Other development programme/project experience Driving license: No Application procedure: If you have not yet registered in the UNV Talent pool, please apply by registering your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: Once you have created your UNV account by validating your email address, please complete all sections of your profile. Go to‘My Page’ section of your profile, click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink and select the special call you would like to apply. If you are registered in the UNV database, please update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profileGo to ‘My Page’ section of your profile, click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink and select the special call you would like to apply. Application deadline: 02-03-2021 Disclaimer United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes applications from qualified professionals. Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply