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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
Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Medical Inspector	28 April 2021	Int. Specialist	MONUSCO	Democratic Republic of Congo
Open Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Medical Inspector International Specialist Host entity MONUSCO Country Democratic Republic of Congo Duty station Goma (COD) Language skills English,French Start date Immediate Duration until 30 June 2021 with possibility of extension Application deadline 28 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 Under the direct supervision of the the duties of the COE Medical Inspector will include but are not limited to the following: Serve as the medical adviser to Chief COE Unit. Serves as point of contact for contingent medical personnel on daily matters of MOU management. Conduct arrival, operational readiness, repatriation, and other periodic inspections of formed unit’s medical facilities to verify by physical inspection that the troop contributing country or police contributing country of the United Nations are in compliance with their agreed responsibilities as detailed in the MOU. Raise inspection verification reports of assigned contingent in UCM database and process them for approval by the chief, COE Unit. Provides advise to formed units and the mission on all COE/MOU related matters regarding COE medical facilities including recommendations as to how non-compliance with the MOU, by either party may be rectified. Maintain, within UCM database, inventories of COE medical facilities held by all formed units in the mission. Maintain, within UCM database, inventories of COE held by all assigned formed units. Oversees issuance of all UN owned equipment and UN provided services to assigned formed units and reflect impacts on self-sustained categories in verification reports. Generate all forms of medical reports for the COE unit and on request by other sections. Maintain assigned portion of the COE database in the COE unit When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training. Monitor and control the medical coverage of the Hospital level 2 and 3 Any other duties as requested by the supervisor. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: M.B.Ch.B. or M.B.B.S or MD Required experience: 36 Months Experience remark: Minimum of 3 years post-graduation clinical experience. Previous military or police career and experience in COE management is an added advantage. Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent French(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge Area of expertise: Paramedical experience Area of expertise details: Certificate in MS Office is required Driving license: Yes Competencies values: Client Orientation, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams Application procedure: EN * 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: 28-04-2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Human Rights Officer - Reporting	28 April 2021	Int. Specialist	MONUSCO	Democratic Republic of Congo
Open Human Rights Officer - Reporting International Specialist Host entity MONUSCO Country Democratic Republic of Congo Duty station Kinshasa (COD) Language skills English,French Start date Immediate Duration until 30 June 2021 with possibility of extension Application deadline 28 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 Under the overall supervision of the Director of the UNJHRO and the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Reporting Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Gather information and report on the human rights situation in a designated geographical area, including through close cooperation with other United Nations actors and the community; Keep the supervisor regularly informed on developments concerning the human rights situation in area of responsibility (AOR); Prepare case files for submission to the authorities and for inclusion in the UNJHRO data base; Participate in the establishment and maintenance of contacts with local authorities as well as international organizations operating in the country and civil society; Facilitate the implementation of the human rights mandate in the designated AOR aiming at the establishment of an environment of mutual understanding among the population; Drafts, reviews and coordinates the timely delivery of a variety of reports, briefings and other type of communications in compliance with established standards, including with regard to public human rights reports; Ensure, coordinate and supervise the timely entry of accurate and verified human rights cases into an established database; conduct quality control and deliver statistics and trend reports as required; When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training. Perform any other related duties as may be required. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: University degree in Law, Social Sciences or Political Science. Specialized study on International Human rights; Required experience: 36 Months Experience remark: At least 3 years’ experience in Protection and promotion of human rights; Knowledge of international human rights instruments and rules for the protection and promotion of human rights; experience in research and drafting is an asset. Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Area of expertise: Human rights Area of expertise details: Excellent computer skills in Microsoft suite; English and French are the working languages of the United Nations /MONUSCO. This assignment requires fluency in French and English. Driving license: Yes Competencies values: Client Orientation, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams Application procedure: EN * 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: 28-04-2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Peacebuilding Analyst	28 April 2021	Int. Specialist	UNRCO	Tunisia
Open Peacebuilding Analyst International Specialist Host entity UNRCO Country Tunisia Duty station Tunis (TUN) Language skills English,French Start date 01 July 2021 Duration 12 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 28 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 Under the direct supervision of the Peace and Development Advisor (PDA), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Assist on research, information-gathering and analysis on the context with specific focus on: youth-led peacebuilding, women-led mediation and dialogue, climate-security risks; Ensure the data gathering and processing of the online early warning platform called “Crisis Risk Dashboard (CRD)” in close collaboration with UN partners and relevant teams, and identify entry points for using digital technologies in peace work; Support the PDA in undertaking political scanning, context analysis, monitoring the situation in the country, and reporting of issues related to peace and development, including through analysis of local and international sources ; Support mitigation measures and programmatic responses to climate-related risks. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree) in political science, sociology, international relations, international economics, law, public administration, or other related social sciences. In lieu of an Advanced degree, a Bachelor university degree with additional 3 years of relevant professional experience. Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark: Experience in conducting analysis, research and sound drafting skills Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Area of expertise: Political affairs and political reporting, Other rule of law or governance related experience, Crisis and conflict prevention, mitigation, resolution and reconciliation Area of expertise details: Peacebuilding and Reconciliation : Ability to support dialogue and/or peace processes to facilitate recovery and development Conflict Analysis and Risk Assessment :Knowledge of conflict analysis and risk assessment concepts and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations Analysis, Research and drafting skills Conflict-Sensitive Programming : Ability to use methods and tools to monitor conflict triggers and determine impact of various dynamics in conflict-prone situations Gender : Knowledge of gender issues and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations, including analysis of projects from a gender perspective Driving license: No Competencies values: Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Professionalism, Self-Management, Working in Teams, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Leadership, Planning and Organizing, Respect for Diversity 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 April 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
Strategic Health Information Officer- Communication and advocacy	16 May 2021	Int. Youth	WHO	Congo
Open Strategic Health Information Officer- Communication and advocacy International Youth Host entity WHO Country Congo Duty station Brazzaville (COG) Language skills English,French Start date Immediate Duration 24 months Application deadline 16 May 2021 Eligibility criteria Candidate age: between 18 and 29 throughout the entire duration of their assignment. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations. Description of task During deployment, the duties may be modified, based upon the technical needs of the Programme. Reporting to the Team Lead, Data Analytics and Knowledge Management, and working closely with counterparts at the respective Regional Office and HQ, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Coordinate health information communication with countries, partners and other stakeholders Develop advocacy plans for the WHO Regional Office for Africa on its technical work in health information, including for the Africa Health Observatory Facilitate development of research products based on the work in health information for the WHO African Region Review and support strengthening of the legal and regulatory environment for health information in the WHO African Region Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Essential Training in a public health field including at least 2 areas from governance, research, communication and/or legal systems Desirable Masters degree training Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark: 2 years of professional work experience at the national level, in external communications. Proven experience in writing engaging communications materials. Desirable Experience: Prior working experience with WHO/UN or with an international nongovernmental organization; experience in organizing advocacy campaigns and experience in managing publishing processes. Proven experience in writing advocacy documents. Proven experience in taking photographs or filming video which are of professional quality Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent French(Optional), Level - Fluent Area of expertise: Journalism, mass media and broadcasting Area of expertise details: Computer skills: Excellent knowledge of word processing, sharepoint, R studio, and web tools Functional Knowledge and Skills: Experience of work in health sector in the African Region, specifically in Universal Health Coverage implementation Writing, and publishing health research articles Competencies and Values: Communication: expresses oneself clearly in conversation and interaction with others; actively listens. Produces effective written communications. Ensures that information is shared. Teamwork: develops and promotes effective relationships with colleagues and team members. Deals constructively with conflicts. Moving forward in a changing environment: is open to, and proposes, new approaches and ideas. Adapts and responds positively to change. Promoting innovation and organizational learning: invigorates the Organization by building a culture which encourages learning and development. Sponsors innovative approaches and solutions. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences: demonstrates ability to work constructively with people with different backgrounds and orientations. Respects differences and ensures that all can contribute. Driving license: No Competencies values: Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Vision 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: 16-04-2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply