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Title	Deadline	Category	Host entity	Country
UN Coordination Assistant	25 April 2021	Nat. Specialist	UNRCO	Tunisia
Open UN Coordination Assistant National Specialist Host entity UNRCO Country Tunisia Duty station Tunis (TUN) Language skills English,French,Arabic Start date Immediate Duration until 30 April 2022 Application deadline 25 April 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 the RC or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer coordinator will: Support the work of the UN result Groups and development of the joint annual workplan including establishment of the performance indicators. Contribute to successful coordination of stakeholders and networks through support to meetings, events, and communications (managing invitations, preparing agenda points, taking notes and minutes, and following up as needed). Work closely with the team members of the RCO to ensure coordinated support to the RC. Any other task requested by the RC. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark: Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting 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 organizations, 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. Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Arabic(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge Area of expertise: Monitoring and evaluation Driving license: No Competencies values: Adaptability and Flexibility, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, 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 Tunisisa and legal residents in Tunisisa with the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Application deadline: 25-04-2021 Pas encore enregistré/e dans la banque de candidats VNU ? Veuillez d’abord enregistrer votre profil sur le site https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important : Une fois votre compte crée, veillez à compléter toutes les sections de votre profil et le soumettre. Puis, connectez-vous à ‘Ma Page’ sur https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage et cliquez sur le lien ‘Recrutement spécial’. Enfin, sélectionnez l’annonce de recrutement spécial à laquelle vous souhaitez postuler. * Vous avez déjà un profil dans la banque de candidats VNU ? Veuillez d’abord mettre à jour votre profil sur le site https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Puis, connectez-vous à ‘Ma Page’ sur https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage et cliquez sur le lien ‘Recrutement spécial’ pour sélectionner l’annonce de recrutement spécial à laquelle vous souhaitez postuler. Ceci est une annonce pour une affectation VNU national. Par conséquence, seuls les citoyens de Tunisie et les résidents légaux de Tunisie ayant le statut de réfugié ou d’apatride peuvent postuler à cette annonce. Date limite pour postuler : 25-04-2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Chargé(e) de Suivi	27 April 2021	Nat. Specialist	UNICEF	Algeria
Open Chargé(e) de Suivi National Specialist Host entity UNICEF Country Algeria Duty station Tindouf (DZA) Language skills French,Arabic,English Start date Immediate Duration 12 months Application deadline 27 April 2021 Eligibility criteria Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment. Description of task Sous la supervision directe du Chargé du programme humanitaire, le Volontaire des Nations Unies effectuera les tâches suivantes : Veiller à ce que les politiques, normes et procédures de l’UNICEF soient appliquées de manière constante et cohérente dans les interventions relatives au secteur de l’éducation ; Assurer des visites sur site régulières afin de documenter les activités et alerter de tous délais, problèmes ou ajustements requis ; Mettre en place une consultation des bénéficiaires avec des outils adaptés aux situation (groupes de discussion, spot checks, évaluations ponctuelles, interviews, etc.) en veillant à une représentativité pertinente (âge, genre, situation socio-professionnelle, …) ; Assurer la documentation de tous les outils de suivi, et proposer les ajustements nécessaires en temps utile ; Assurer que tout délais, incidents ou problèmes soit immédiatement identifiés et rapportés pour traitement immédiat ; Suivre et mettre à jour régulièrement les indicateurs clés pour les activités mises en œuvre, informant la gestion du programme et les rapports de performance ; Identifier les situations de vulnérabilité nécessitant une attention ou des aménagements particuliers et formuler des recommandations de réponse possible ; Contribuer à la préparation des documents internes et externes (rapports, documentation thématique, notes d’informations, témoignages, etc.) ; Assurer une coordination et une coopération fluides et constantes avec les partenaires d’exécution et les autorités locales, particulièrement dans les domaines de l’éducation et de la santé ; Participer aux réunions et rencontres pertinentes, internes ou externes ; Contribuer aux efforts de l’UNICEF pour assurer la responsabilisation à l’égard des bénéficiaires en facilitant l’échange d’information directement avec les bénéficiaires, y compris, sans toutefois s’y limiter, les enfants et les familles bénéficiaires des programmes d’éducation de l’UNICEF et de ses partenaires ; Exécuter toute autre tâche pertinente pour la mise en œuvre du programme. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Etre titulaire d’un diplôme universitaire, dans les domaines des sciences sociales ou autres domaines pertinents au poste Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark: Justifier d’une à deux années d’expérience dans son domaine de formation Avoir un engagement humanitaire fort et adhésion aux principes de base des Nations Unies Avoir de bonnes capacités d’analyse, de négociation et de communication Avoir l’esprit d’équipe et une capacité de planification et de gestion Être en mesure de respecter les délais et être capable de travailler dans un environnement international et multiculturel Disposer de solides compétences organisationnelles et être attentif aux détails Savoir planifier et hiérarchiser les tâches Avoir la capacité de travailler efficacement sous pression et dans des délais serrés Avoir une bonne maitrise des logiciels de base (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) et une connaissance des technologies de l’information et de la communication Avoir de bonnes capacités de communication (écrite et orale) en français. La connaissance de l’arabe et/ou de l’anglais et/ou de l’espagnol serait un atout Toute expérience dans la mise en œuvre de projets associatifs ou à visée sociale serait un atout. Language skills: French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Arabic(Mandatory), Level - Fluent English(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge Area of expertise: Monitoring and evaluation Driving license: No Competencies values: Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams, Accountability, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership, Self-Management 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 Algeria and legal residents in Alegria with the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Application deadline: 27-04-2021 * Pas encore enregistré/e dans la banque de candidats VNU ? Veuillez d’abord enregistrer votre profil sur le site https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important : Une fois votre compte crée, veillez à compléter toutes les sections de votre profil et le soumettre. Puis, connectez-vous à ‘Ma Page’ sur https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage et cliquez sur le lien ‘Recrutement spécial’. Enfin, sélectionnez l’annonce de recrutement spécial à laquelle vous souhaitez postuler. * Vous avez déjà un profil dans la banque de candidats VNU ? Veuillez d’abord mettre à jour votre profil sur le site https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Puis, connectez-vous à ‘Ma Page’ sur https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage et cliquez sur le lien ‘Recrutement spécial’ pour sélectionner l’annonce de recrutement spécial à laquelle vous souhaitez postuler. Ceci est une annonce pour une affectation VNU national. Par conséquence, seuls les citoyens de Algerie et les résidents légaux de Alegerie ayant le statut de réfugié ou d’apatride peuvent postuler à cette annonce. Date limite pour postuler : 27-04-2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Coordinator and Strategic Planner	29 April 2021	Int. Expert	UNRCO	Tunisia
Open Coordinator and Strategic Planner International Expert Host entity UNRCO Country Tunisia Duty station Tunis (TUN) Language skills English,French,Arabic Start date Immediate Duration until 30 April 2022 Application deadline 29 April 2021 Eligibility criteria Minimum age: 35 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations. Description of task Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the RC or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Strategic planner will: Provide UN agencies with high technical support to coordinate the result groups responsible for planification, implementation and monitoring of UNSDCF. Support UN Agencies in planning, designing, monitoring and reporting on regular strategies and programmes. Oversee and conduct quality assurance review and monitoring and reporting on joint UN proposals. Prepare brief policies, reports and follow up on recommendations/decisions made during UNCT meetings and/or with officials. Support RCO to promote synergies between the fields of development and peace according to the needs of the national context. Contribute to successful coordination of stakeholders and networks through support to meetings, events, and communications (managing invitations, preparing agenda points, taking notes and minutes, and following up as needed). Work closely with the team members of the RCO to ensure coordinated support to the RC. Any other task requested by the RC. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: An advanced university degree (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent) in management, economics, social sciences, development studies, international relations or any other closely related field; a first-level university degree (i.e. Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in one of the afore-mentioned academic disciplines in combination with qualifying relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree; Required experience: 180 Months Experience remark: At least 5 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in strategic planning, development policies, program management, crisis management, or other relevant programmes; experience with UN is an asset; Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting 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 organizations, 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 with tight deadlines; Sound security awareness. Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Arabic(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge Area of expertise: Monitoring and evaluation Driving license: No Competencies values: Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams, Accountability, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership, Self-Management 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: 29 April 2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
UN Regional Coordination Officer	29 April 2021	Int. Specialist	UNESCO	Lebanon
Open UN Regional Coordination Officer International Specialist Host entity UNESCO Country Lebanon Duty station Beirut (LBN) Language skills English,Arabic Start date Immediate Duration 15 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 29 April 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 Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Director of the Regional Office in Beirut, the UN Volunteer UN Regional Coordination Officer will provide support to the Director of the Regional Office in liaising with the Regional United National Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG) to enhance the UN system collaboration and system-wide coherence within the framework of the UN reform, improve UNESCO's representation at the regional level within the UNSDG and support the Organization’s full participation and contribution in UN system action, in coordination with the offices in the region In this regard, the UN Volunteer will ensure the overall coordination of Regional UNSDG related-issues by: Ensuring the participation of the Regional Office in the coordination systems, processes and meetings of the Regional UNSDG, with partoicular attention to the Regional Collaborative Platforms; Support coordination and liaisoning with United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO) Regional Director and related staff based in Amman; Providing support to the Director of Office to strategically position UNESCO as a key partner within the UNSDG and promote integrated approaches with the wider UN system in UNESCO’s fields of competence, including through the elaboration of support material and analysis to be shared with the Regional UNSDG; Supporting the Director of the Office in the review, development and implementation of UNSDG reform initiatives as regards UNESCO through collection, analysis and dissemination of information related to the reform, UNESCO’s involvement in the UNSDG and on UNSDG global collaboration in the region; Providing assistance to the field offices in the region in ensuring UNESCO’s substantial integration in UNSDCFs and appropriate alignment of UNESCO’s country strategies with United Nations Sustainable Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCF); In coordination with the Office’s media and communication coordinator, supporting communication related to UNESCO’s participation in UNSDG regional coordination both within the Regional UNSDG and UNESCO; Contributing to the Regional Office inputs to strategic and programming documents, statutory reports and reports to the Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations ADG/PAX and UNESCO Governing Bodies with regard UNESCO’s involvment in the UNSDG and on UNSDG global collaboration in the region; Supporting cooperation with other regional and interregional organizations as appropriate; Supporting resource mobilization offorts for regional programs of all sectors represented in the Regional office, contacts with potential donors as relevant. The UN Volunteer works within the framework of UNESCO’s Medium-Term Strategies (C/4s), approved Programmes and Budgets (C/5s), the Operational Strategy for the Implementation of Priority Africa and the Priority Gender Equality Action Plan as well as within the framework of international agreed development agendas as Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063 for the Africa region. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in any area of UNESCO’s competencies, international relations, public or business administration, economics or another related field; Required experience: 60 Months Experience remark: At least 5 to 7 years of professional work in UN coordination, planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of activities, projects and/or programmes, of which 2 years acquired at international level; Experience with UN coordination mechanisms, familiarity with the work and functioning of international organizations and knowledge of the United Nations common system and reform processes, good understanding of the 2030 Agenda and UNSDG mechanisms; Familiarity with UNESCO’s programmes, structure and priorities; Excellent analytical skills; Proven coordination, planning and organization skills within UN coordination mechanisms with ability to establish and follow plans and priorities; Excellent oral and written communication skills, with proven ability to prepare and draft high-quality documents and reports intended for internal and/or external dissemination; Experience in implementation of UN reform processes; Experience in field operations; Good geopolitical knowledge of the Arab Region; 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 organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment of international and national personnel and to adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; and to establish good working relationships with internal and external partners; 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 with tight deadlines; Sound security awareness. Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Arabic(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge Area of expertise: Resource mobilization, partnership and donor coordination Driving license: No Competencies values: Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, 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: 29 April 2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply