Jobs at United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Jobs Openings in various positions at United Nations Volunteers (UNV).

Date posted: April 1, 2022.             Deadline: April 15, 2022.

About United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide.

Volunteerism is a powerful means of engaging people in tackling development challenges, and it can transform the pace and nature of development. Volunteerism benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer by strengthening trust, solidarity and reciprocity among citizens, and by purposefully creating opportunities for participation.

UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for recognition of volunteers, working with partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing an increasing number and diversity of volunteers, including experienced UN Volunteers, throughout the world.

UNV embraces volunteerism as universal and inclusive, and recognizes volunteerism in its diversity as well as the values that sustain it: free will, commitment, engagement and solidarity. Based in Bonn, Germany, UNV is active in around 130 countries every year. UNV, with Field Units in 86 countries, is represented worldwide through the offices of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP Executive Board.

• Contents
• Open Jobs
  1. Peace building Officer (Kano)
  2. Child Protection Strategist
  3. Peacebuilding Officer (Kaduna)
  4. Communications Assistant
• Method of Application

Peace building Officer (Kano)

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Experience: 3 years
• Location: Kano
• Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit

Context

• In order to address the need for continued and systematic analysis of contextual risks in Nigeria, the Country Office has developed the design of a Crisis Risk Dashboard (CRD) with the support of UNDP Crisis Bureau. The CRD is an online platform for data aggregation and visualization, aimed at facilitating the identification, tracking and analysis of contextual risks by the UNDP Country Office and potentially the wider UN Country Team.
• UNDP Crisis Bureau and the Country Office will work together on developing, maintaining and using the CRD. As a next step, the Country Office and Crisis Bureau are seeking to recruit an information management officer (IMO) who will lead on key aspects of the CRD design and finalization, especially related to data management and technical support.

Task Description

• Under the overall supervision of the Crises Prevention and Recovery Advisor, Governance, Peace and Security (GPS), and with day to day support of the Conflict and Political Economy Specialist, the Peace Building Officer will support the implementation of the PBF Project in Katsina State.

Summary of key functions:

• The Peace building specialist will work closely with the Project team to support in ensuring that results of this programme are well articulated, results are tracked and documented; and that both internal and external reports capture the actual changes that are happening with the programme interventions:
• Contributions to substantive peace building and conflict prevention support relevant to state institutions and aligned to the project ensuring facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:
• Explore new opportunities for sustained peace building and conflict prevention including in the area of Youth, Peace and Security.
• Support in stakeholder mapping and Mobilisation, collaborative dialogues and peace mapping in the project locations
• Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme, institutional and country policy goals.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Organisation of training for the operations/ projects staff on programme issues.
• Ensures implementation of project activities focusing on achievement of the following results:
• Review workplans, activity reports, implement programme activities according to the technical, financial and administrative procedures prescribed in the pro-gramme document or by the Joint Steering Committee (JSC).
• Support the organization, preparation, collation and consolidation of annual work plans and budget administration for activities.
• Serve as secretary at PMU meetings, follow up on communication with all part-ners (Katsina State government and CSOs).
• Analysis and synthesis of proposals, draft terms of reference on the areas for sup-port and interventions with respect to the project documents.
• Participates in effective management of the Programme Management Unit focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the programme achieving the following results:
• Implementation of project within the area of responsibility, translating priorities into local interventions.
• Coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, closure of pro-jects through review.
• Provision of operational and technical support to Implementing Partners, Respon-sible Parties, and relevant Government institutions and Development Partners as assigned, including facilitating development of workplans and timely submission of reports.
• Support management of programme resources, supervise administration of ac-counts and follow up budgets and expenditures.
• Support financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, iden-tification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions.
• Participation in audit of project.
• Preparation of inputs for reporting, supervise collation, consolidation and review of quarterly, annual and other reports for donor reporting.

Requirements
Required education level

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in, Sociology, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding, Security Studies, Peace Studies, Law, Public Administration, International Relations or other related technical field with top tier grade

Required experience

• 3 years of experience in Peace building and conflict prevention Programmes
• Conducting primary conflict research, particularly in crisis context.
• Coordinating key partnerships with stakeholders – including Government, Civil Society, Faith-Institutions and others

Area(s) of expertise:

• Crisis and emergency response, Development programmes, Community development

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, required.

Competencies and Values:

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Client Orientation
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Working in Teams

Eligibility Criteria:

• Age: 27 – 80
• Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

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Child Protection Strategist

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Experience: 3 years
• Location: Not specified
• Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit

Details
Mission and objectives:

• The Child Protection Area of Responsibility within the Global Protection Cluster is the global level forum for coordination and collaboration on Child Protection in humanitarian settings.
• The group brings together NGOs, UN agencies, academics, donors and other partners under the shared aim of facilitating a more predictable, accountable and effective Child Protection response in complex emergencies, disasters and other humanitarian crises.

Context

• Children in Nigeria face several obstacles to their health, wellbeing, and overall realization of their rights. Nigeria has taken a step towards promoting and protecting the rights of children.

Task Description

• The Global Child Protection Area of Responsibility (CP AoR) seeks the support of an online volunteer to collaborate with the design of a Child Protection Strategy for North East Nigeria, and identify areas of improvement within the document.
• The volunteer will be able to strengthen their knowledge on Child Protection during the process of improving and strengthening the Strategy for North East Nigeria.
• The online volunteer will link with other relevant professionals and key informants who will also add value and knowledge to the development of this much-needed strategy.

Requirements
Required experience:

• Master’s Degree or Equivalent in Social Sciences or in related fields.
• At least 3 years of experience in communications, design i.e. strategy and report design. Experience with International Organizations is asset.
• Excellent writing, analysis and communication skills. Strong analytical orientation and sound judgement, initiative and resourcefulness.
• Interest and/or knowledge of Child Protection is an asset. Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with people from different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Fluency of English is mandatory.

Languages:

• English, Level: Working knowledge, Required

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Peacebuilding Officer (Kaduna)

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Experience: 3 years
• Location: Kaduna
• Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit

Host Entity: UNICEF
Type: Onsite
Expected Start Date: 25/04/2022
Duration: 12 months
Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Volunteer Category: National UN Volunteer Specialist
Number of assignments: 1

Context

• In order to address the need for continued and systematic analysis of contextual risks in Nigeria, the Country Office has developed the design of a Crisis Risk Dashboard (CRD) with the support of UNDP Crisis Bureau.
• The CRD is an online platform for data aggregation and visualization, aimed at facilitating the identification, tracking and analysis of contextual risks by the UNDP Country Office and potentially the wider UN Country Team.
• UNDP Crisis Bureau and the Country Office will work together on developing, maintaining and using the CRD.
• As a next step, the Country Office and Crisis Bureau are seeking to recruit an information management officer (IMO) who will lead on key aspects of the CRD design and finalization, especially related to data management and technical support.

Task Description

• Under the overall supervision of the Crises Prevention and Recovery Advisor, Governance, Peace and Security (GPS), and with day to day support of the Conflict and Political Economy Specialist, the Peace Building Officer will support the implementation of the PBF Project in Katsina State.

Summary of Key Functions

• The Peace building specialist will work closely with the Project team to support in ensuring that results of this programme are well articulated, results are tracked and documented; and that both internal and external reports capture the actual changes that are happening with the programme interventions:
• Contributions to substantive peace building and conflict prevention support relevant to state institutions and aligned to the project ensuring facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:
• Explore new opportunities for sustained peace building and conflict prevention including in the area of Youth, Peace and Security.
• Support in stakeholder mapping and Mobilisation, collaborative dialogues and peace mapping in the project locations
• Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme, institutional and country policy goals.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Organisation of training for the operations/ projects staff on programme issues.

Ensures implementation of project activities focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Review workplans, activity reports, implement programme activities according to the technical, financial and administrative procedures prescribed in the programme document or by the Joint Steering Committee (JSC).
• Support the organization, preparation, collation and consolidation of annual work plans and budget administration for activities.
• Serve as secretary at PMU meetings, follow up on communication with all partners (Katsina State government and CSOs).
• Analysis and synthesis of proposals, draft terms of reference on the areas for support and interventions with respect to the project documents.
• Participates in effective management of the Programme Management Unit focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the programme achieving the following results:
• Implementation of project within the area of responsibility, translating priorities into local interventions.
• Coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, closure of projects through review.
• Provision of operational and technical support to Implementing Partners, Responsible Parties, and relevant Government institutions and Development Partners as assigned, including facilitating development of workplans and timely submission of reports.
• Support management of programme resources, supervise administration of accounts and follow up budgets and expenditures.
• Support financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions.
• Participation in audit of project.
• Preparation of inputs for reporting, supervise collation, consolidation and review of quarterly, annual and other reports for donor reporting.

Requirements
Required education level

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in, Sociology, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding, Security Studies, Peace Studies, Law, Public Administration, International Relations or other related technical field with top tier grade.

Required experience

• 3 years of experience in Peace building and conflict prevention Programmes
• Conducting primary conflict research, particularly in crisis context.
• Coordinating key partnerships with stakeholders – including Government, Civil Society, Faith-Institutions and others.

Area(s) of Expertise:

• Crisis and emergency response, Development programmes, Community development

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, required.

Competencies and Values:

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Client Orientation
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Working in Teams

Eligibility Criteria:

• Age: 27 – 80
• Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

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Communications Assistant

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Experience: 2 years
• Location: Abuja
• Job Field: Media / Advertising / Branding

Details
Mission and objectives:

• UNICEF is responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.
• UNICEF Health program is designed to support national health priorities with focus on programs that will positively impact on the lives of the most disadvantaged children, such as the prevention and treatment of diseases through establishing community-level efforts and services to promote the health and well-being of children.
• In line with this strategy, UNICEF supports immunization and health prevention programs for childhood diseases and funding for sustainable health services.
• UNICEF programs have been guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989), which affirms the right of all children to “the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health and to facilities for the treatment of illness and rehabilitation of health.”
• UNICEF is committed to realizing the rights of all children to help them build a strong foundation and have the best chance of fulfilling their potential.
• We believe that ensuring a happy and healthy child begins before birth: from ensuring his/her mother has access to good neonatal care and delivering in a clean, safe environment to reaching adulthood as a responsible, healthy and informed parent to the next generation.
• This journey relies on a child having access to shelter, good nutrition, clean water and sanitation, healthcare and education.

Context:

• The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations.
• The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action.
• For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism.
• To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated.
• Equity accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Task Description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Chief of Communication and Communication Officer, or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the National UN Youth Volunteer will:

• Assist in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of an advocacy and communication strategy to promote respect for children’s and women’s rights, and support UNICEF’s mission in the country.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of a youth engagement strategy to support UNICEF’s mission in the country
• Provide support for engagement on UNICEF Nigeria social media platforms, including drafting posts, researching photos, creating assets such as infographics and videos.
• Assist in editing/re-writing human interest stories and blogs contributed by non-communication staff and research and draft such stories independently.
• Assist in producing graphic design content for social media, such as short videos, fact graphs, info graphs, and other documents that require simple design such as brochures.
• Assist Communication Section team members in events, launches, campaigns, and other key communication activities.
• 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.

As an active UNICEF team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNICEF and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:

• Actively engaging communities of young people for the promotion of UNICEF’s work
• Producing short form content including videos and blogs for digital media channels
• Providing support for key communications campaigns
• Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment
• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 – 26
• Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements
Required Experience:

• 2 years of experience in communication, print and broadcast media or interactive digital media, at either the national or international level
• Working inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, youth organizations, and authorities at different levels
• Working effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel

Area(s) of Expertise:

• Communication, Information technology
• Driving license

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Required Education level:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences, or similar discipline is required for this position.

Competencies and Values:

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEF’s technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferable to UNICEF’s procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions
• Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviors while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior; does not abuse power or authority
• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age
• Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities
• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNICEF’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should please use the link(s) below to apply on company website. Good luck.

• Peacebuilding Officer (Kano)
• Child Protection Strategist
• Peacebuilding Officer (Kaduna)
• Communications Assistant

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