Location:

Praia, Cape Verde
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

VOLUNTEER
Posted:

2 months ago
Category:

Partnership and Resource Mobilization
Deadline:

14/03/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

assignment(s)

Open recruitment (advertised)

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General

Description of assignment title

UNV Partnership & Mobilisation Support officer

Assignment country

Cabo Verde

Expected start date

01/03/2024

Sustainable Development Goal

17. Partnerships for the goals

Volunteer category

National UN Volunteer Specialist

Host entity

UNDP

Type

Onsite

Expected end date

31/12/2024

Number of assignments

Duty stations

Praia

Details

Mission and objectives

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with UN partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well supported UN Volunteers into their programmes p and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is active in around 160 countries every year. With a Field Presences in over 60 countries, UNV is represented worldwide. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP Executive Board. Since the launching of the UNV programme in Cabo Verde, many UNV volunteers have served in the programme and they have mainly served in government and in other UN agencies in the country. Currently 2 UNV volunteers are serving in Cabo Verde with 2 UN Agencies.

Context

UN Volunteers should be provided equal duty of care as extended to all host entity personnel. Host entity support to the UN Volunteer includes, but is not limited to: • Introductory briefings about the organization and office-related context, including security, emergency procedures, good cultural practice and orientation to the local environment; • Support with arrival administration including setting-up of bank accounts, residence permit applications and completion of other official processes as required by the host government or host entity; • Structured guidance, mentoring and coaching by a supervisor, including a clear work plan and performance appraisal; • Access to office space, equipment, IT support and any other systems and tools required to complete the objectives of the assignment, including a host entity email address; • Access to shared host entity corporate knowledge, training and learning; • Inclusion of the volunteer in emergency procedures such as evacuations; • Leave management; • DSA for official travel, when applicable; • All changes in the Description of Assignment occurring between recruitment and arrival or during the assignment need to be formalized with the United Nations Volunteer Programme.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Portfolio Specialist based in Dakar, the regular guidance of the UNDP Resident Representative and the and UNV Focal Point/UNDP HR Associate, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for: Support UNV’s partnership initiatives in Cabo Verde • Position the UNV Programme as a common UN Service provider. To this effect, map and maintain business intelligence of UN Agencies projects through the review of the UNSDCF, Country Programme Documents (CPDs), joint UN / cross border programmes under the Peacebuilding Fund, etc. • Identify specific entry points for UNV with the key objective to support the identification of volunteer placement opportunities, increase international and national UN Volunteers presence, including through collaboration with partner agencies in the preparation of descriptions of assignment (DOAs),; • Liaise on a regular basis with UN agencies to ensure an understanding of UNV’s mandate, key offers and the added value that UN Volunteer assignments bring in support to the achievement of their respective mandates; Support volunteering outreach and promotion initiatives • In close coordination with the Regional Office and the Communications Section at the Regional Office, prepare, disseminate and present country-specific promotional information on the mandate and work of UNV in Cabo Verde with relevant development partners and the media; • In close coordination with VSC at UNV Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist, organize outreach initiatives to scale up UNV’s talent pool in The Cabo Verde. Focus is on gender and people living with disabilities. • Coordinate activities and plan events, in collaboration with other agencies, for annual, national and UN-recognized international celebrations, including the International Volunteer Day (IVD); • Coordinate activities aimed at improving the volunteer experience of serving UN Volunteers in the country (buddy system, CDLF, volunteer outreach initiatives etc). • Support the Joint Office of UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF on partnerships and resource mobilization, analysis and interpretation of the donor and partner environment relevant to JO activities and identifying opportunities for JO assistance and intervention. Keeping abreast of new policy developments and strategies analyzing policy papers, donor strategy documents, national plans, development frameworks and funding opportunities, and preparing briefs and inputs for partner and donor dialogue. • Manage partnerships with the stakeholders to achieve excellence in relationship keeping, management of the partnerships, and feedback in order to ensure increase in the number of partners and the quality of partnerships, loyalty of partners and visibility of partnerships. • Support the drafting and revision of agreements with donors. Monitoring of overall implementation of agreements and then contributing to the effective implementation of Office’s Resource Mobilization and Strategic Partnerships Strategy by i) identifying opportunities for the JO strategic engagement with donors and partners; and (iii) developing outreach efforts to the donors and partners. 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. Results/expected outputs: • Efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UN entities in Cabo Verde • Increased awareness of UNV’s offer within the UN Family in Cabo Verde which translates into increased volunteer mobilisation • A stronger positioning of UNV into UN’s entities projects and programme which translates into increased volunteer mobilization and diversification of such partners. • A stronger UNV talent pool with more Cabo Verde candidates accessing national and international volunteer opportunities, especially women and people with disabilities • Timely Outreach service to mobilize more National UNV candidates • Overall improved volunteer experience in Cabo Verde. • 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 • Development of a resource mobilization and partnerships strategy for the Joint Office of UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF • Contribution to negotiation of partnership agreements

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 • Relevant work experience in partnership and communication or related field; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Must possess strong interpersonal skills • Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally, as to communicate with partners, UN volunteers and in group presentations and meetings • Must be able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information • Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities as to use time efficiently

Area(s) of expertise

Business management, Administration, Communication

Driving license

–

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required Portuguese, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Bachelor’s degree in international relations, communications and business management or related areas.

Competencies and values

• Demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNDP technical capabilities or knowledge applicable or transferrable to UNDP 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; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept broad responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented • Demonstrate values and ethical standards of UN and UNDP in daily activities and behaviours 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 behaviour; does not abuse power or authority • The 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; commitment to implementing goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues • Initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes work environment • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage large volumes 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 • Proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups • Adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNDP’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. The contract lasts for the period indicated above with the possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. Travel to duty station (if applicable) and a Settling-In-Grant will be provided in the event the duty station is not within commuting distance from the place of recruitment. The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as final repatriation (if applicable) and resettlement allowance for satisfactory service. Furthermore, in non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, a Well-Being Differential (WBD) will be provided monthly.

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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