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 Health Service Continuity Team Leader or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer in charge of continuation of essential health services will work with the HSC Team Lead and the HSC M&E expert at the Regional Office, ISTs and Nairobi and Dakar Hubs, to support Member States to maintain essential health services during the COVID-19 pandemic and other emergencies.

Main tasks:

• Support the adaptation of the global guidance of continuity of essential health services to African context and disseminate it through IMST and WCO Health Systems Focal points in all 47 Countries;
• Support countries in monitoring the disruption of essential health services during the COVID-19 pandemic response and other emergencies;
• Support the development, implementation and monitoring of plans to overcome the disruption of essential health service at the country level;
• Work with relevant bodies and agencies to ensure alignment of existing plans and strategies at country level with health services managers at sub-national and district health systems on routine essential healthcare service continuity (facilities, personnel, medicines, supplies, medical devices);
• Support assessment of the impact of Covid19 on health system performance in delivering essential health services
• Support the leadership of the Health Service Continuity SWG in planning and implementing all the activities of the SWG.
• Elaborate a periodic report on the disruption of essential health services during the COVID-19 pandemic response and other emergencies
• Ensure any task related to her/his competencies requested 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 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 an 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: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the ICT operations Officer of the location, the Telecommunications Assistant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Install, commission, and maintain HF base and mobile transceivers; HF email systems; VHF and UHF base stations, repeaters, mobile, and handheld units; tetra systems; Digital Microwave Links including VSAT system.

• Erect antenna masts and install wide range of VHF/UHF and HF antennas.

• Assist in pre-planning VHF/UHF/HF network configuration; coordinate rigging requirements.

• Program transceivers installing appropriate frequencies and other pre-set technical parameters.

• Ensure UHF/VHF repeater interconnectivity for maximum coverage.

• Conduct HF field strength measurements and propagation tests; ascertain the best night/day frequencies; monitor frequency efficiency; advises the supervisor accordingly.

• Identify the source of any man-made radio interference; implement remedial action; recommend any changes of frequencies required; and advise the supervisor accordingly.

• Provide connectivity to telephony services.

• Install and maintain auxiliary/alternate power systems.

• Perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor.

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

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of GIS, duties of the GIS Specialist will include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in timely preparation, maintenance and provision of geographic information and maps in support of the mission’s operations;

• Collect, process and evaluate geographic data, including vector, raster and thematic data;

• Compile large-scale operation maps and small-scale briefing/report maps;

• Archive mission geographic data and maintain and update geo-database system;

• Assist in providing geographic information training and education programmes for mission staff;

• Participate in field recognizance survey, road assessment using the Global Position System (GPS), the mobile data collection solutions and preparation of reports;

• Conduct aerial missions using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs or Drones) to collect aerial photography of the areas of Interest for MONUSCO’s operations.

• When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training;

• Performs other related duties as required.

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

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Aviation Officer and Chief Air Terminal/Airfield Unit, the Air Operations Assistant (Fire Marshal) will be responsible, but not limited, for the following duties:

• Conduct Emergency Crash Rescue (ECR) operations, emergency plan and lead a fire fighting team.

• Supervise fire assistant crew and shift activities for the daily operations of the fire cell.

• Provide guidance and supervision in training, inspections, and maintenance to ensure personnel and equipment maintain a high state of fire-fighting readiness and the ability to interpret and enforce fire prevention codes.

• Communicate with the public, workers, and other emergency personnel.

• Monitor all aircraft start.

• Monitor refueling and de-fueling operations.

• Perform other duties as required.

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

Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Board of Inquiry Office, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Liaise with relevant offices in the Civilian, Police and Military components for Investigation Reports and pertinent documentation;

• Establish a rapport with related counterparts/clients (i.e. Force Provost Marshal, Chief Military Personnel Officer, Chief Force Police Unit, Office of the Force Commander, Military Legal Adviser, Chief Conduct and Discipline, Chief Security Adviser, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Military Personnel Officer);

• Prior to convening Board of Inquiry, review the Investigation Report and/or all relevant documentation to the case to identify the grey areas, missing information, gaps, discrepancies and contradictions which require to be addressed; identify parties forming the subject matter of the action and/or witnesses to be interviewed for clarification purposes;

• Confirm the availability of nominated Board members from the Roster, avoiding conflict of interest;

• Draft BOI Convening Order and ‘case-specific’ Terms of Reference for review/approval of the Unit/Section Chief, the Office of Legal Affairs, the Convening Authority, and the Head of Mission;

• Ensure that Board members receive Legal and Administrative Briefing; administer ‘Undertaking of Confidentiality’;

• During proceedings, perform an advisory role to the Board and provide guidance in accordance with the Terms of Reference and the applicable UN rules/regulations/directives/administrative instructions and ensure that the Board is focused on the issues before them;

• Provide adequate clerical, logistical and communication support to the individual Boards during proceedings;

• Participate in on-site visits and take notes of all observations on the ground;

• Locate and arrange for interview of witnesses beforehand and allowing the parties to be prepared and/or to refresh the facts of the case;

• Obtain Witness Attestations, take statements ensuring relevant questions are addressed; if not, advise the Chairman; prepare and forward completed Statements for review and obtain signatures;

• Monitor progress on the case, keeping in mind the deadline for submission of the final report according to the SOPs for BOI;

• Specific to the BOI report, ensure findings and methodology possess the requisite integrity and merit, and that all avenues to the inquiry have been exhausted; ensure that the report is format-compliant, structured and unambiguous in its expression;

• Ensure that the recommendations are practical, feasible and implementable;

• Forward the draft BOI Report to the Legal Office for review, comments and/or approval;

• If applicable, forward the comments and concerns by the Legal Office to the Board members for their further consideration;

• Upon its approval by the Legal Office, compile the BOI case file, complete with annexes and the signed Final BOI Report for review, comments and/or approval by the Unit/Section Chief, Office of Legal Affairs and the Head of Mission;

• On behalf of the Head of Mission, draft transmittal memoranda for the Under-Secretary-General for Field Support (USG/DFS) summarizing the facts of the case and ensuring accuracy, paying close attention to grammar, language, coherence, chronology, tone, style and format; draft transmittal memoranda to relevant offices, indicating how the Board arrived at the recommendations and requesting its implementation;

• Follow-up with relevant offices to ensure the recommendations have been implemented as requested by the Head of Mission;

• Scan the finalized BOI case files to the various databases, including BOI Tracker;

• Inform Conduct and Discipline Team, should misconduct on a case be established on a BOI;

• Monitor and record movement of BOI case files in circulation;

• Maintain a proactive and dynamic approach to problem solving related to the assigned case portfolio and the Unit’s workload;

• Provide back-up support during the absence of other colleagues;

• Ensure timely, professional and effective response to enquiries;

• When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-governmental counterparts, the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training;

• Any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

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

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:

• Support data validation as well as production, adaptation and harmonization of regional tools, methods and processes for collection of data and statistics on UHC and other health related SDGs
• Coordinate review of tools and procedures for CRVS, Population surveys, Facility surveys and Surveillance
• Support Harmonizing data management such as Health Data Collaborative (HDC) initiative
• Organise the collaboration and the joint work with ULC cluster on producing Atlas of Africa Health Statistics
• Liaise countries and WCO focal persons for the development of statistical abstracts and other data products
• Support countries to conduct HMIS performance reviews and development of health profiles

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

Under the direct supervision of Chief Life Support Section and Administrative Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Maintain accurate logs for the registration and distribution of all incoming and outgoing mail and ensuring timely receipt of correspondence by addressees;

• Establish and maintain filing system in respect of all correspondence;

• Prepare correspondence, memos and email as way of providing support to the heads of the Section units;

• Assist in the preparation of Budget for the Life Support Section;

• Assist in the preparation of financial performance report;

• Responsible for consolidating the Section’s acquisition plan as well as quarterly updates;

• Responsible for creating shopping carts and earmarked funds;

• Responsible for invoice processing;

• Monitoring of service contracts for advertisement in local newspapers;

• Assist in the recruitment of Individual Contractors and maintenance of their monthly attendance sheet;

• Assist in consolidating e-performance and contact extension for staff as the end of the contract period;

• Maintaining a database of all staff within the section;

• When working with 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;

• Any other related duties as may be required.

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

Under the direct supervision of Chief Fuel Unit through the Fuel Operations Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Operate the fuel pump/dispenser equipment on the ground fuel truck/fuel point and receive/issue fuel;

• Keep accurate records of all receipts and issues of fuel products on a daily, weekly and monthly basis;

• Measure and report stock levels of all fuels in tanks and fuel trucks by tank dips and meter readings;

• Compile daily, weekly and monthly fuel balance sheets;

• Ensure safety procedures are followed in operating the fuel trucks/fuel point refuelling equipment;

• Ensure fuel is issued only to authorized personnel/equipment in accordance with mission regulations;

• Report all anomalies in fuel consumption to the supervisor immediately;

• Implement the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on fuel quality control procedures;

• Ensure daily testing of aviation fuels and ground fuels as per ASTM, API, IE and other international test methods;

• Keep computerized records of all quality control tests conducted in the mission;

• Prepare periodic reports on quality assurance issues;

• Refuel mission and other authorized aircrafts as per the order document;

• Monitor and report stock levels of aviation fuel from refuelled tank dips and meter readings;

• Placing orders to vendors and coordinate receipt/issue of Petrolum Oils and Lubricants

  (POL) from vendors to delivery points;

• Review and maintain all invoice and accounts records;

• Supervise collation and data entry of information into required databases;

• When working with 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;

• Any other related duties as may be required.

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

Under the direct supervision of the WCA Regional Digital Hub Manager based in Senegal and the Results Measurement Specialist (based in Brussels, Belgium) the Analyst will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing results measurement frameworks for UNCDF activities related to digital (financial) inclusion in West and Central Africa. This includes the development of monitoring tools and measurement plans at regional, country and project level, overseeing data collection and quality control, and periodic review of the systems (30%).
• Developing and implementing a learning strategy for WCA UNCDF that consolidates insights to support program development and inform the UNCDF digital strategy and research agenda (30%).
• Conducting data analysis to identify program priorities, inform market engagements and capture UNCDF results and impact (10%).
• Designing, coordinating and supporting quantitative and qualitative research in the field of (digital) inclusive finance (10%)
• Training team and partners on results measurement and learning tools and processes (10%)
• Supporting donor reporting, proposal writing and content development for knowledge products including focus notes, presentations, blogs, infographics, and policy notes (10%)

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.

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