Location:

Lodwar, Kenya
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

VOLUNTEER
Posted:

3 months ago
Category:

Project Management
Deadline:

27/02/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

assignment(s)

Open recruitment (advertised)

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General

Description of assignment title

Coordination Assistant – UN at Devolved Level Programme

Assignment country

Kenya

Expected start date

07/03/2024

Sustainable Development Goal

17. Partnerships for the goals

Volunteer category

National UN Volunteer Specialist

Host entity

UNRCO

Type

Onsite

Duration

12 months (with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments

Duty stations

Lodwar

Details

Mission and objectives

The Resident Coordinator’s Office supports the work of the UN Resident Coordinator and coordinates activities of the UN Country Team in its engagement with the Government as defined by the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF). Kenya is currently implementing UNDAF 2018 – 2022, which is the medium-term results framework that describes the response of the UN system to national development priorities. UNDAF describes how the UN country team will contribute to the achievement of development results based on a common country analysis and the UN comparative advantage. The Resident Coordinator is leading and strategically positioning the United Nations country team in Kenya to respond to the current national priorities, mainly to Kenya’s Vision 2030, Medium-Term Plan III and the Big Four Agenda. The Office has five core functions: Strategic Planning Economics Partnerships and development finance Data and results management and reporting Communications and advocacy

Context

UN RCO wishes to recruit a National UNV to support the Team Leader/Project Manager to facilitate coordination between County Government, UN Agencies and other development partners, facilitating efficient, effective programme delivery and increased accountability to all the stakeholders.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader/Project Manager, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: •Support the Team leader/Project Manager in coordination of UN agencies as part of UN Delivering as One. •Support mapping of existing programme/support and identify opportunities where UN can add value under the UNSDCF. •Support the County Government in strengthening UN-County coordination of development programmes. •Facilitate UN agencies to access services and other support from the county •Facilitate information sharing among UN agencies and county government •Support the meetings of the Steering Committees and sector working groups by preparing background documents, and presentations, and support logistical arrangement and take notes/minutes for the meetings. •Support preparation of regular reports including the review and analysis of emerging issues and trends, policy frameworks, evaluations and/or research activities and studies related to peace, security, human rights and governance at the County. •Support monitoring and evaluation of UN programmes. •Participate in field monitoring visits. •Provide support to audit team – by providing documents and organizing meetings with relative offices. •Support coordination of partners -UN, IFIs, government, CSOs etc. •Provide inputs for communication materials and social media contents.

Eligibility criteria

Age

27 – 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in Project/Programme Coordination at national or international levels •Experience in partnership development •Strong written and oral communication skills •Work experience in ASALs would be an asset

Area(s) of expertise

Development programmes, Administration

Driving license

–

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required Kiswahili, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Development Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related fields

Competencies and values

Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Building Trust ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Communication ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Working in Teams

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

The Republic of Kenya is an equatorial nation on the coast of East Africa, neighboring Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, and the Indian Ocean. Kenya has two levels of Government; National Government and 47 sub-national Governments called Counties. Counties are further divided into sub-counties. Kenya is a multi-party state with Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches. Kenya’s population of more than 40 million is growing at an annual rate of 2.2%. The country’s GNP per capita estimated at purchasing power parity (PPP) is $975, and the GNP is growing at an average rate of 0.1% annually. More than 26% of Kenya’s people live below the international poverty line of $1 per day. Kenya’s main food crops are “maize, wheat, pulses, roots and tubers.” (FAO). Link to the Entitlement Calculator: https://app.unv.org/calculator,

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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