Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader, Policy and Engagement team UN University Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Support research and data analysis on specific thematic areas as required.
• Assist in project implementation, in particular relating to the above-mentioned areas.
• Participate in partnerships work and support in building a dialogue with development and donor partners.
• Support the development of new initiatives, partnerships and ways of thinking to pro-mote efficient and effective delivery of programmes, based on research and best global practices.
• Provide coordination support to the team where required, particularly in facilitating and coordinating meetings between government partners, UN agencies, development partners, and the private sector.
• Support the development of knowledge and sharing processes within the country office by documenting lessons learnt, best practices, case studies and stories, process-es and challenges.
• Support other relevant processes and tasks – substantive, coordination, administrative and financial.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:
• 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 in-stance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
• 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.

Requirements: 

☐ Accountability
☒ Adaptability and Flexibility
☒ Building Trust
☒ Client Orientation
☒ Commitment and Motivation
☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning
☒ Communication
☒ Creativity
☒ Empowering Others
☒ Ethics and Values
☒ Integrity
☒ Judgement and Decision-making
☒ Knowledge Sharing
☒ Leadership
☒ Managing Performance
☒ Planning and Organizing
☒ Professionalism
☒ Respect for Diversity
☒ Self-Management
☒ Technological Awareness
☒ Vision
☒ Working in Teams

• Good organizational skills;
• Excellent communication, coordination and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent oral and written skills, particularly excellent drafting and reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, especially Excel, Word and Power Point, and knowledge of new technologies would be an added advantage;

• Experience working in cross-cultural environments is an asset – culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grass-roots 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;

• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

• Have affinity with or interest in volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.