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Title	Deadline	Category	Host entity	Country
NCD Prevention and Communication Specialist	21 January 2021	Nat. Specialist	UNITAR	Rwanda
Open NCD Prevention and Communication Specialist National Specialist Host entity UNITAR Country Rwanda Duty station Kigali (RWA) Language skills English,Kinyarwanda,French Start date Immediate Duration 12 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 21 January 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 purpose of this assignment is to support the national NCD prevention and communication activities in Rwanda. Within the delegated authority and under the guidance of the Defeat-NCD Partnership Programme Coordinator for Rwanda, the NCD Prevention Specialist will carry out the following tasks: Lead the development of a 5-year communication plan to accompany the National NCD Strategy and Costed Action Plan for Rwanda. Lead the preparation of project proposals and plans, including timelines, responsibilities, and resources for 7 major NCD related international days celebrated in Rwanda or other events as requested. Actively engage with and support other Defeat-NCD country programmes in their prevention and communication efforts. Actively engage with the various responsible stakeholders organising car-free-day events in all districts, providing support and ensuring comprehensive documentation of the events. Ensure that all NCD-related events, celebrations, campaigns (including social media campaigns) are documented with comprehensive reporting, lessons learned and suggestions to improve future campaigns. Lead the development of a resource library, and either prepare or collate various communications materials, such as videos, brochures, leaflets, infographics, presentation materials etc, for all major NCDs and related initiatives, as per the requirements of the NCD unit at RBC, The Defeat-NCD Partnership programme in Rwanda, and other country programmes. Prepare daily material for RBC/NCD social media and the Partnership’s social media pages. Actively engage with public and privately-owned, print, broadcast and digital media outlets and secure their engagement with NCD-related activities. Actively prepare opinion pieces, media releases, feature stories or other communications collaterals that showcase Rwanda and the Partnership’s work on NCDs, and progress in achieving the National Costed Action Plan goals. Lead capacity building for NCD personnel in Rwanda to increase efficiency in delivering NCD-related messages and to improve general communications skills. Prepare or design layout of graphs or other informative visual material in support of reports and publications for the NCD unit in Rwanda. Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Master’s degree in Public Health with an advanced degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Information, Marketing, Public Relations, Branding, Media Studies, or a simialr relevant field is required. Required experience: 60 Months Experience remark: At least 5 years of relevant professional work experience in the field of communications, print, broadcast, or digital media, within public, private or humanitarian/non-profit sectors. Experience in health-related communications is required. Demonstrable writing and editing skills, with an ability to convey complex ideas in a creative, clear, direct and lively style Experience in devising and implementing strategic communications plans, including setting objectives, driving and monitoring activities, and measuring successes. Track record of effective writing, through reports, speeches, articles etc, is required. Experience using design, digital marketing and analytics software. Knowledge of, and experience in, video and audio production are an asset. Excellent oral and written skills. Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organisations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development. 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. 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. Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work to tight deadlines. Desirable: valid national driving license and proven ability to drive a manual car using four-wheel drive in rough terrain. Sound security awareness. An affinity with, or interest in, public health and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system. Knowledge in using project management tool Asana (https://asana.com) on a daily basis is required for this assignment. Certification as an Asana Certified Pros (https://academy.asana.com/series/certified-pro-courses) or Asana Ambassador (https://academy.asana.com/series/asana-ambassador-courses) is preferred. Completion of relevant courses on Asana Academy (https://academy.asana.com) in order to enrol on the Asana Ambassador programme is required within one month of starting this assignment. UNITAR prefers the volunteer to be self-sufficient and arrange to be equipped with the requisite professional tools and equipment to carry out this assignment such as laptop with standard Adobe and Microsoft Office software, and a mobile phone. Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Kinyarwanda(Mandatory), Level - Fluent French(Optional), Level - Fluent Area of expertise: Other communications related experience, Public information and reporting, Other health related experience Driving license: No Competencies values: Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, 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. This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Rwanda and legal residents in Rwanda with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Application deadline: 21 January 2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Senior Administrative and Finance Assistant	25 January 2021	Nat. Specialist	IOM	Qatar
Open Senior Administrative and Finance Assistant National Specialist Host entity IOM Country Qatar Duty station Doha (QAT) Language skills English,Arabic Start date Immediate Duration 6 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 25 January 2021 Eligibility criteria Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment. Description of task Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief of Mission in Qatar and in close coordination with the Regional Resources Management Unit in the Regional Office (RO) Cairo, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the administrative and financial functions of the Country Office. Assist in monitoring the financial management for all activities in Qatar, including the oversight of financial expenditure and accountability and undertake financial analysis of projects implemented in the country. Prepare donor financial reports in accordance with IOM regulations and established procedures. Forecast cash flows in Qatar and ensure daily control of funds disbursed; and ensure funding is received in accordance with donor agreements. Assist in preparing the annual budget for IOM Qatar, in coordination with the relevant project managers. Monitor the budget control process and analyze variances between budget(s) and actual expenditures on a monthly basis and assist in the preparation of budgets for new projects. Inspect payroll versus budgets, ensuring that salaries are correctly allocated to projects consistent with IOM's projectization criteria. Ensure compliance with general instructions of IOM and relevant permanent instructions namely in the areas of general administration, finance and human resources. Maintain appropriate internal controls to safeguard the Organization’s assets, control cash and prevent fraud. Review the status and monitor the proper maintenance of Vendor Accounts in accounting system. Responsible for procurement of goods and services of the Country Office, ensuring that all received goods are in accordance with the terms and specifications of the respective Purchase Orders (POs). and that all procurement processes made in the office are in line with IOM instructions and guidelines and coordinated with the Global Procurement and Supply Unit, as needed. Assist with the Country Office’s administrative functions, including recruitment, personnel administration, and other related activities, in accordance with the Organization's policies and procedures. Maintain and update personnel files and records of staff. Ensure provision of basic administrative support services to the office, including preparation of routine draft correspondence, faxes, memoranda and reports. Liaise with relevant units at Headquarters (HQ) and Regional Office (RO) in Cairo with regard to the financial and administrative activities of IOM Qatar. Prepare/request travel authorization, security clearances, DSA and travel expense claims as required by Chief of Mission. Provide assistance responding to audit queries and follow up on audit recommendations. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Secondary education Required experience: 72 Months Experience remark: 6 years of experinace; Experience in financial management, accounting and budgeting; Experience in human resources, administration and/or procurement and logistics; Knowledge of human resource management in international contexts is an advantage; Knowledge of IOM/United Nations (UN) regulations, policies and procedures is an advantage; Knowledge of International Public-Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); Good knowledge of and experience in ERP system (especially PRISM/SAP); Good knowledge of MS Office specifically EXCEL; Good communication and writing skills; Audit experience is a distinct advantage. Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Arabic(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Area of expertise: Administration and administrative assistance Driving license: No Competencies values: Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, 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 Qatar and legal residents in Qatar with the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Application deadline: 25-01-2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Communication for Development Officer - Polio	28 January 2021	Nat. Specialist	UNICEF	Kenya
Open Communication for Development Officer - Polio National Specialist Host entity UNICEF Country Kenya Duty station Nairobi (KEN) Language skills English,Kiswahili Start date 01 February 2021 Duration 6 months Application deadline 28 January 2021 Eligibility criteria Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment. Description of task Under the direct supervision of Communication for Development Specialist for Health, (Nairobi)/ Helath Specialist/Officer Garissa arissa Field Office / Health Specialist/Officer Lodwar Field Office, the UN Volunteers will undertake the following tasks: Provide technical support to the C4D specialist for Health (based in Nairobi), the Health Specialist/Officer based in Nairobi and Garissa / Lodwar Field Office. Support MoH, Health Promotion and community health Units in coordination of integrated behaviour change communication interventions at national and selected counties. Support establish contextualized approaches to increase acceptance and uptake of new vaccines. Support planning, implementation and monitoring of Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization activities during campaigns including Polio Campaigns and other routine immunization campaigns. Support UNICEF-GAVI focus counties in development and implementation of county specific communication plans. Support the develop and contextualization of training materials and activities to build capacity in participatory & social and behavior change communication in support of Immunization. Support counties in implementation of Nomadic strategies for Routine and Supplemental Immunization campaigns. Strengthen county level coordination mechanisms among MOH and partners involved in immunization and communication for development activities. Any other duty assigned by the C4D Manager or C4D Health Specialist Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: University Degree in Environment/Public Health, Social Science or any other relevant field of discipline Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark: At least 2 years’ experience in the areas of communication for development planning, media and material development, preferably in the area of communication for the Immunization and outbreak response programme. Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Kiswahili(Optional), Level - Fluent Area of expertise: Other communications related experience Area of expertise details: Communication for development planning, media and material development, preferably in the area of communication for the Immunization and outbreak response programme. Driving license: No Competencies values: Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, 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. Application deadline: 28 January 2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Communication for Development Officer - Polio	28 January 2021	Nat. Specialist	UNICEF	Kenya
Open Communication for Development Officer - Polio National Specialist Host entity UNICEF Country Kenya Duty station Lodwar (KEN) Language skills English,Kiswahili Start date 01 February 2021 Duration 6 months Application deadline 28 January 2021 Eligibility criteria Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment. Description of task Under the direct supervision of Communication for Development Specialist for Health, (Nairobi)/ Helath Specialist/Officer Garissa arissa Field Office / Health Specialist/Officer Lodwar Field Office, the UN Volunteers will undertake the following tasks: Provide technical support to the C4D specialist for Health (based in Nairobi), the Health Specialist/Officer based in Nairobi and Garissa / Lodwar Field Office. Support MoH, Health Promotion and community health Units in coordination of integrated behaviour change communication interventions at national and selected counties. Support establish contextualized approaches to increase acceptance and uptake of new vaccines. Support planning, implementation and monitoring of Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization activities during campaigns including Polio Campaigns and other routine immunization campaigns. Support UNICEF-GAVI focus counties in development and implementation of county specific communication plans. Support the develop and contextualization of training materials and activities to build capacity in participatory & social and behavior change communication in support of Immunization. Support counties in implementation of Nomadic strategies for Routine and Supplemental Immunization campaigns. Strengthen county level coordination mechanisms among MOH and partners involved in immunization and communication for development activities. Any other duty assigned by the C4D Manager or C4D Health Specialist Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: University Degree in Environment/Public Health, Social Science or any other relevant field of discipline Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark: At least 2 years’ experience in the areas of communication for development planning, media and material development, preferably in the area of communication for the Immunization and outbreak response programme. Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Kiswahili(Optional), Level - Fluent Area of expertise: Other communications related experience Area of expertise details: Communication for development planning, media and material development, preferably in the area of communication for the Immunization and outbreak response programme. Driving license: No Competencies values: Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, 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. Application deadline: 28 January 2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Communication for Development Officer - Polio	28 January 2021	Nat. Specialist	UNICEF	Kenya
Open Communication for Development Officer - Polio National Specialist Host entity UNICEF Country Kenya Duty station Garissa (KEN) Language skills English,Kiswahili Start date 01 February 2021 Duration 6 months Application deadline 28 January 2021 Eligibility criteria Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment. Description of task Under the direct supervision of Communication for Development Specialist for Health, (Nairobi)/ Helath Specialist/Officer Garissa arissa Field Office / Health Specialist/Officer Lodwar Field Office, the UN Volunteers will undertake the following tasks: Provide technical support to the C4D specialist for Health (based in Nairobi), the Health Specialist/Officer based in Nairobi and Garissa / Lodwar Field Office. Support MoH, Health Promotion and community health Units in coordination of integrated behaviour change communication interventions at national and selected counties. Support establish contextualized approaches to increase acceptance and uptake of new vaccines. Support planning, implementation and monitoring of Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization activities during campaigns including Polio Campaigns and other routine immunization campaigns. Support UNICEF-GAVI focus counties in development and implementation of county specific communication plans. Support the develop and contextualization of training materials and activities to build capacity in participatory & social and behavior change communication in support of Immunization. Support counties in implementation of Nomadic strategies for Routine and Supplemental Immunization campaigns. Strengthen county level coordination mechanisms among MOH and partners involved in immunization and communication for development activities. Any other duty assigned by the C4D Manager or C4D Health Specialist Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: University Degree in Environment/Public Health, Social Science or any other relevant field of discipline Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark: At least 2 years’ experience in the areas of communication for development planning, media and material development, preferably in the area of communication for the Immunization and outbreak response programme. Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Kiswahili(Optional), Level - Fluent Area of expertise: Other communications related experience Area of expertise details: Communication for development planning, media and material development, preferably in the area of communication for the Immunization and outbreak response programme. Driving license: No Competencies values: Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, 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. Application deadline: 28 January 2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply