Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Chief of OUSG or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Information Management Officer will:

• Provide expertise on the use and development of information management tools and platforms and identify new data analysis process improvement opportunities
• Participate in information management networks and processes to facilitate the exchange of information and the promotion of data and information standards, common platforms, and the exchange of information.
• Engage with UNOCT staff and counterparts to identify appropriate data sources for analytics projects and ensure that information activities are coordinated and consistent with relevant standard and practices
• Collaborate with programme management officers to improve data flows, data quality, etc.
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
• Develop and implement various analysis, reporting and quality control capabilities
• Produce and update information products such as reports, charts and infographics by turning data into graphical products to convey messages and a story-line
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers.

• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Minimum age: 35 years old, unless specified otherwise below. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the International Operations Manager or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Operations Specialist will:

ensures a fully accountable, well-managed and results-oriented Regional Office with efficient and effective support to Country Offices. You will contribute with your operational expertise to facilitate programme and project implementation in close collaboration with the Regional Office, Headquarters and field offices staff. The incumbent provides expert guidance and leadership on the Business Operations Strategy (BOS) implementation.

You would be responsible for:

• Reviews and analyses issues, trends and financial reports received from Finance Branch or other related documents from Headquarters pertaining to the Regional Office and Country Offices dashboards.
• Prepares and sends on a regular basis personalized correspondences to each country office, signaling discrepancies and advising on appropriate corrective actions to be taken.
• Follows up and monitors with each country office on any bottlenecks and proposes proper solutions.
• Supports the achievement of programme and project results for both Regional Office and Country Offices through your operational expertise, including Human Resources, Administration, Procurement, Information Technology and other project-related events.
• Ensures strategic and efficient management of financial resources pertaining to the Regional Office and Country Offices through tracking of available resources, ensuring financial policy compliance, advising on corrective actions and proposing alternative solutions to meet outcomes.
• Organizes monthly meetings with the 23 Country Offices, including preparation of agenda, recording of minutes, preparing and delivering presentations underscoring pain points, challenges, areas of improvement, best practices and how best to support the field offices.
• Organizes training to keep Country Offices staff abreast of latest developments, tools and IT applications in the field of finance, procurement, Human Resources and any other related areas.
• Coordinates with Country Offices focal points, maintaining direct and regular contact with Headquarters resource staff alerting on issues faced by COs in order to find the best way forward.
• Assists in Implementing partner management both for RO and COs, e.g. HACT compliance, spot checks, regular monitoring of IPAS or any other related issues.
• Follows up with the Country Offices on pending audit recommendations under Team Central as well as Remote Audit results.
• Supports IOM in reviewing and approval of transactions, e.g. purchase orders in Atlas, vendors portal, AODOCs internal systems.
• Carry any other duties as may be required by the Management.