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Title	Deadline	Category	Host entity	Country
Rule of Law Coordination Officer	16 April 2021	Nat. Specialist	UNWomen	Pakistan
Open Rule of Law Coordination Officer National Specialist Host entity UNWomen Country Pakistan Duty station Peshawar, Quetta (PAK) Language skills English,Urdu Start date Immediate Duration 12 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 16 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 Under the direct supervision of the Head of Sub Office (Balochistan/ KP), the UN Volunteer will perform the following functions: Programme management/ coordination: Provide support to the planning and implementation of program activities of the Rule of Law programme as per the program outcomes. Support effective coordination between the project partners (government partners, UN agencies and CSOs) for impactful and sustainable programme implementation. Maintain an up-to-date database of relevant stakeholders (with all required information) including government departments, CSOs, donors and UN agencies working on Rule of Law, VAW, Governance and Human Rights and keep informed of their work with a view to enhance coordination and information sharing; Support the Identification and establishment of collaborations/ partnerships with civil society, research institutions and resource centres as needed for implementation of project activities; Knowledge management/ reporting: Support the development of knowledge management strategies, products and methodologies for the programme; Assist in preparing internal documents such as terms of reference, calls for proposals, meeting notes, field visits reports, briefings and other project documents as required; Draft high quality and timely documents for various external audiences such as concept notes, fact sheets, presentations, project updates and donor reports; Maintain regular information management for smooth and timely reporting of program activities at provincial and country level. Support the development and dissemination of communications materials including but not limited to social media posts, press releases, radio messages, video documentaries, etc. Administrative/ logistical support: Coordinate with operations unit at country office for all logistical/ procurement/ travel/ event organization tasks; Manage and liaise with vendors and service providers engaged for supporting project activities; Assist in the designing and printing of documents and communications materials and their dissemination as per communication plan; Prepare necessary documentation and provide support to travel, monitoring visits, field missions, and events organized through the programme and assist in compiling monitoring reports. Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Social Sciences, Public Policy, Public Administration, Development Studies, Gender Studies or related fields. Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark: At least 2 years’ experience in programme management and coordination. Preference will be given to those who have worked on Rule of Law, EVAW, human rights or governance; Proven excellent analytical, report writing and organization skills; Strong understanding of gender and development issues in Pakistan including the specific provincial context, especially about access to justice, violence against women, and human rights; Proficiency in the use of software including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) is required; proficiency in use of other software/ databases will be an asset; Creativity in the presentation of information through use of graphic, pictorial or other appropriate communication means; Ability to organize and prioritize work and function as part of a team; and Strong technical and analytical skills in gender and social development issues and ability to provide well-grounded, quality analytical inputs with pragmatism and a focus on results; Ability to think innovatively and strategically in dealing with policy issues, while maintaining a strong client focus; Ability to manage dialogue with government and donors on gender issues; Diligent and efficient, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and a proven ability to work in multicultural settings and teams. Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge Urdu(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge Area of expertise: Other development programme/project experience Driving license: No 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 (enter the Programme Country) and legal residents with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. International travel to the duty station is not covered by UNV. The monthly volunteer living allowance is approximately PKR 69,401.75. Click here to view Conditions of Service for more information. Application deadline: 16 April 2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Project Associate - Climate Change	27 April 2021	Int. Specialist	UNEP	Bahrain
Open Project Associate - Climate Change International Specialist Host entity UNEP Country Bahrain Duty station Manama (BHR) Language skills English,Arabic Start date Immediate Duration 12 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 27 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 general supervision of the programme officer of Subprogramme one, Climate Change, or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will: Support the planning, development and operational support of projects under the Climate Change Subprogramme; Conduct research and analysis of issues and trends relevant to the projects and climate change topics Draft, review and edit project documents, concept notes, and policy analysis, ensuring quality of outputs Participate and represent UNEP ROWA in meetings and consultations as required Develop content for internal and external communication and correspondence Provide support in the identification of operational issues, and contribute to the proposal and implementation of solutions 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: Advanced higher degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a relevant area, e.g. climate policy, international development, environmental management; a first-level university degree or equivalent in combination with relevant training and/or professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree; Required experience: 36 Months Experience remark: At least 3 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in project- and programme management or resources mobilization or other relevant programmes; experience with environmental projects is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organizations; Excellent writing, formulation, editing and reporting skills; Excellent analytical and research skills; Experience in climate change adaptation desirable 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 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; Have affinity with or interest in the environment, volunteerism as a mechanism for sustainable development, and the UN System. Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Arabic(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge Area of expertise: Other development programme/project experience Area of expertise details: national and/or international level in project- and programme management or resources mobilization. programmes; experience with environmental projects is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organizations; Driving license: No Competencies values: Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Ethics and Values, 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: 27 April 2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply