Special calls | UNV

Title	Deadline	Category	Host entity	Country
National Volunteer for Research (for Dien Bien and Lao Cai)	16 March 2021	Nat. Specialist	UNODC	Viet Nam
Open National Volunteer for Research (for Dien Bien and Lao Cai) National Specialist Host entity UNODC Country Viet Nam Duty station Hanoi (VNM) Language skills Vietnamese Start date Immediate Duration 3 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 16 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 Under the direct supervision of the designated UNODC focal point in Viet Nam, the National Volunteer for Research will: Conduct interviews of people living in border areas in designated provinces to understand the key factors behind a community’s attitude towards illicit trafficking and the possible remedial actions that could be put in place; Travel between designated provinces and to communities in border areas of each province to reach out to more individuals to understand the local dynamics in those communities. Compile the information and data collected and send them every week to the National UN Volunteer in Ha Noi (Data Compiling and Translation Officer); Create communication contents on the implementation of the assignment (e.g. pictures, short films, narrative accounts – including human stories), while respecting security and safety rules, and send those to the National UNV in Ha Noi for forwarding to UNODC; Be in constant contact with the National UN Volunteer in Ha Noi to understand the latest instructions from UNODC regarding the implementation of the initiative; Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by UNODC. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: A first-level university degree in journalism, law, political science, global studies, international development, public policy or related fields; Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark: At least two years of professional work experience is required at the national and/or international level in journalism, programme implementation, policy/legal advice, research/analysis or other relevant experience with one or more of the fields of UNODC mandates (transnational organized crime, criminal justice, anti-corruption, drugs and health, sustainable livelihoods) 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; 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; Language skills: Working knowledge of languages of any minority groups in Viet Nam is an advantage; Language skills: Vietnamese(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge Area of expertise: Journalism, mass media and broadcasting 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 Viet Nam and legal residents with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Application deadline: 16 March 2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
National Volunteer for Research (for Quang Binh, Quang Tri and Nghe An)	16 March 2021	Nat. Specialist	UNODC	Viet Nam
Open National Volunteer for Research (for Quang Binh, Quang Tri and Nghe An) National Specialist Host entity UNODC Country Viet Nam Duty station Hanoi (VNM) Language skills Vietnamese Start date Immediate Duration 3 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 16 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 Under the direct supervision of the designated UNODC focal point in Viet Nam, the National Volunteer for Research will: Conduct interviews of people living in border areas in designated provinces to understand the key factors behind a community’s attitude towards illicit trafficking and the possible remedial actions that could be put in place; Travel between designated provinces and to communities in border areas of each province to reach out to more individuals to understand the local dynamics in those communities. Compile the information and data collected and send them every week to the National UN Volunteer in Ha Noi (Data Compiling and Translation Officer); Create communication contents on the implementation of the assignment (e.g. pictures, short films, narrative accounts – including human stories), while respecting security and safety rules, and send those to the National UNV in Ha Noi for forwarding to UNODC; Be in constant contact with the National UN Volunteer in Ha Noi to understand the latest instructions from UNODC regarding the implementation of the initiative; Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by UNODC. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: A first-level university degree in journalism, law, political science, global studies, international development, public policy or related fields; Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark: At least two years of professional work experience is required at the national and/or international level in journalism, programme implementation, policy/legal advice, research/analysis or other relevant experience with one or more of the fields of UNODC mandates (transnational organized crime, criminal justice, anti-corruption, drugs and health, sustainable livelihoods) 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; 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; Working knowledge of languages of any minority groups in Viet Nam is an advantage; Language skills: Vietnamese(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge Area of expertise: Journalism, mass media and broadcasting Driving license: No Competencies values: Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, 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. This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Viet Nam and legal residents with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Application deadline: 16 March 2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
National Volunteer for Research (for Kon Tum, Long An)	16 March 2021	Nat. Specialist	UNODC	Viet Nam
Open National Volunteer for Research (for Kon Tum, Long An) National Specialist Host entity UNODC Country Viet Nam Duty station Hanoi (VNM) Language skills Vietnamese Start date Immediate Duration 3 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 16 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 Under the direct supervision of the designated UNODC focal point in Viet Nam, the National Volunteer for Research will: Conduct interviews of people living in border areas in designated provinces to understand the key factors behind a community’s attitude towards illicit trafficking and the possible remedial actions that could be put in place; Travel between designated provinces and to communities in border areas of each province to reach out to more individuals to understand the local dynamics in those communities. Compile the information and data collected and send them every week to the National UN Volunteer in Ha Noi (Data Compiling and Translation Officer); Create communication contents on the implementation of the assignment (e.g. pictures, short films, narrative accounts – including human stories), while respecting security and safety rules, and send those to the National UNV in Ha Noi for forwarding to UNODC; Be in constant contact with the National UN Volunteer in Ha Noi to understand the latest instructions from UNODC regarding the implementation of the initiative; Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by UNODC. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: A first-level university degree in journalism, law, political science, global studies, international development, public policy or related fields; Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark: At least two years of professional work experience is required at the national and/or international level in journalism, programme implementation, policy/legal advice, research/analysis or other relevant experience with one or more of the fields of UNODC mandates (transnational organized crime, criminal justice, anti-corruption, drugs and health, sustainable livelihoods) 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; 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; Language skills: Vietnamese(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Area of expertise: Journalism, mass media and broadcasting Driving license: No Competencies values: Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, 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. This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Viet Nam and legal residents with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Application deadline: 16 March 2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
National Volunteer for Research (for Quang Ninh, Cao Bang)	16 March 2021	Nat. Specialist	UNODC	Viet Nam
Open National Volunteer for Research (for Quang Ninh, Cao Bang) National Specialist Host entity UNODC Country Viet Nam Duty station Quang Ninh (VNM) Language skills Vietnamese Start date Immediate Duration 3 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 16 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 Under the direct supervision of the designated UNODC focal point in Viet Nam, the National Volunteer for Research will: Conduct interviews of people living in border areas in designated provinces to understand the key factors behind a community’s attitude towards illicit trafficking and the possible remedial actions that could be put in place; Travel between designated provinces and to communities in border areas of each province to reach out to more individuals to understand the local dynamics in those communities. Compile the information and data collected and send them every week to the National UN Volunteer in Ha Noi (Data Compiling and Translation Officer); Create communication contents on the implementation of the assignment (e.g. pictures, short films, narrative accounts – including human stories), while respecting security and safety rules, and send those to the National UNV in Ha Noi for forwarding to UNODC; Be in constant contact with the National UN Volunteer in Ha Noi to understand the latest instructions from UNODC regarding the implementation of the initiative; Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by UNODC. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: A first-level university degree in journalism, law, political science, global studies, international development, public policy or related fields; Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark: At least two years of professional work experience is required at the national and/or international level in journalism, programme implementation, policy/legal advice, research/analysis or other relevant experience with one or more of the fields of UNODC mandates (transnational organized crime, criminal justice, anti-corruption, drugs and health, sustainable livelihoods) 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; 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; Working knowledge of languages of any minority groups in Viet Nam is an advantage; Language skills: Vietnamese(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge Area of expertise: Journalism, mass media and broadcasting 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 Viet Nam and legal residents with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Application deadline: 16 March 2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Digital Communication Assistant	22 March 2021	Nat. Specialist	UNICEF	Thailand
Open Digital Communication Assistant National Specialist Host entity UNICEF Country Thailand Duty station Bangkok (THA) Language skills Thai,English Start date Immediate Duration 12 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 22 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 Under the direct supervision of the Regional Chief of Communication, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Social media community management; • Create, edit and/or author communication content across major social accounts (with support from the communication team); • Monitor and analyse engagement of social media platforms, including, but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, and make recommendations to improve reach; • Oversight of social media campaigns; • Social media coverage of events (e.g., campaigns, high level meetings); • Participate in the UNICEF digital community of practice and share lessons learned and best practices that are applicable to other digital workers; • Analyze comparators and make adjustments to activities based upon identified information and best practices; • Provide a daily news update for the regional office and the country offices in the region; • Organize and ‘’produce’ meetings on Microsoft Teams'; • Maintain up-to-date documentation of communication materials; • Support website management. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Bachelor's degree in Communication related field (e.g. advertising, marketing) Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark: Minimum of 2 years experience in related field of work to the assignment Social media campaign development and exposure, preferably in a humanitarian or not-for-profit environment Social media platforms in professional settings, including, but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Experience with graphic, photo and video design/editing Writing, editing, and crafting content for social media Analyzing and interpreting audience data from Google Analytics and Facebook insights. Language skills: Thai(Mandatory), Level - Fluent English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Area of expertise: Journalism, mass media and broadcasting Driving license: No Competencies values: Accountability, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, 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 Thailand and legal residents with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Application deadline: 22 March 2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Program Assistant – Ending Violence Against Women and Girls	10 March 2021	Nat. Youth	UNWomen	United Republic of Tanzania
Open Program Assistant – Ending Violence Against Women and Girls National Youth Host entity UNWomen Country United Republic of Tanzania Duty station Dar es Salaam (TZA) Language skills English 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 Reporting to EVAW/G Program Specialist (Team Leader), the Programme Analyst provides programme support to the effective management of UN Women programmes in the Tanzania by contributing in the programme design, formulation, implementation and evaluation. S/he supports the delivery of UN Women programmes by analyzing results achieved during implementation and supporting appropriate application of systems and procedures. She/he works in close collaboration with the programme and operations team, UN Women HQ staff, Government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation under portfolio. Supports the implementation of the EVAWG ongoing programme initiatives, in line with UNDAP II. Assists in the development of project documents on EVAWG through research, mapping of existing initiatives and discussions with partners; Supports the development of briefing papers and background documents to highlight progress of implementation of the UN Joint Programs in the country; Supports the development of project agreements with community-based organizations, regional authorities, other government institutions and civil society organistions; Participates in UN Women and other UN agency meetings relevant to the thematic areas of EVAWG and supports development of reports on key points and follow up actions; Supports the tracking of partnership agreements, their implementation and adherence by partners to timelines and UN Women standards, rules and regulations; Supports the drafting of internal reports and reports to development partners as per reporting requirements and timelines; Supports the organisation of meetings and conferences, including compilation of relevant documentation and communication with partners; Participates in meetings of UN Women, other UN agencies and development partners, produces reports and contributes to discussions on the advancement of UN Women’s programmatic portfolio in this area; Supports review and quality assurance of project partner agreements and monitoring reports and assists in the provision of feedback and comments to partners; Supports the development of knowledge products on the Kigoma Joint Programme, highlighting the key successes and lessons learnt; Supports the review of financial reports and the provision of inputs and comments to partner organisations as per agreements with UN Women Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Bachelor Degree in Gender, Development Studies, Community Development or other related fields; Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark: Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to 2 years) in the areas of EVAW; 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 Kiswahili and English (language) are required, and knowledge of advocacy, lobbying and negotiation is an asset; 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 Area of expertise: Gender equality and the advancement of women Area of expertise details: . Driving license: No Competencies values: Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Vision, 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: 10 March 2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply