Special Assistant to the RC
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Location:
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Salary:negotiable / YEAR
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Job type:VOLUNTEER
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Posted:2 months ago
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Category:Administration, Management and Strategy
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Deadline:21/03/2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
assignment(s)
Fully funded
Advertisement end date:21/03/2024
General
Description of assignment title
Special Assistant to the RC
Assignment country
Eswatini
Expected start date
01/04/2024
Sustainable Development Goal
17. Partnerships for the goals
Volunteer category
International UN Youth Volunteer
Host entity
UNRCO
Type
Onsite
Duration
12 months
Number of assignments
1
Duty stations
Mbabane
Details
Mission and objectives
UN system is in the second year of implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Co-operation Framework (UNSDCF) for 2021-2025 which is aligned to the National Development Plan and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN General Assembly Resolution 72/279 on the repositioning of the UN Development System, positions UNSDCF as the single most important UN country planning instrument in support of the 2030 Agenda. Based in the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Eswatini, the role of the Economic Analyst will be to sup-port in providing evidence-based economic policy analysis and advice to support the implementation and achievement of SDGs in Eswatini.
Context
The Special Assistant supports the RC in discharging her substantive leadership, coordination and coherence functions as regards the UN system ; assists the RC with analysis, synthesizing of information and partner engagement (internal and external) and works in close collaboration with the Senior Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader, the RCO Team, UN Agencies – resident and non-resident, and UN Development system staff in Mbabane and at Headquarters, in gathering information and resolving complex UN coordination and programme related issues and information sharing.
Task description
Under the overall leadership and guidance of the UN Resident Coordinator (RC) for Eswatini and supervision of the RCO Head of Office; the UNV is expected to support the following activities: • Support planning of the RC’s schedule and missions and prepare written summaries and ensure follow-up actions, as appropriate; • Support with drafting of talking points for RC events, meetings, workshops, and other similar engagements; • Accompany the RC and take notes and minutes from such engagements; • Support the review and management of information received by the RC and support identifying priority matters that need to be urgently addressed; • Coordinate and facilitate support for high-level missions and special events in close collaboration with the Head of RCO and concerned UN agencies and/or national authorities; • Support the RCO Team in developing policy papers, conducting research and analyses and in preparing analytical briefs in support of UNCT’s strategic priorities and workplans; • Participate and support the development of concept notes, project documents, joint workplans and the development of inter-agency joint work plans for the UN SDCF and provide lead secretariat support for steering committee meetings and support towards the governance elements of the UN SDCF; • Participate and support data collection and reporting to inform progress on the UNSDCF, The Business Operations Strategy (BOS 2.0) and the overall UN Eswatini efficiency agenda; • Support the RCO to proactively preparing for and respond to ad hoc reporting/information requests related to the work of the UN in Eritrea from HQ, government, donors, etc., through strategic data collection, analysis, and synthesis; and • Perform any other assigned duties.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 – 26
Additional eligibility criteria
This assignment is funded by the Government of the Republic of Ireland and therefore specific criteria apply: – Only the following are eligible to apply: Irish citizens or a European Economic Area nationals with an unrestricted right to reside in Ireland or have a declaration of refugee status from the Minister for Justice and Law Reform.
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Donor priorities
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Requirements
Required experience
1 years of experience in coordination, programme planning and management. • Demonstrated interest and/or experience in writing and presentation; • Demonstrated analytical skills and application of techniques (e.g. econometric tools, Microsoft, statistical analysis);
Area(s) of expertise
Administration
Driving license
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Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in social science, public administration, communications, international studies, economics, or a related field.
Competencies and values
Accountability; Adaptability and Flexibility; Commitment and Motivation; Communication; Creativity; Integrity; Planning and Organizing; Professionalism; Working in Teams
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Mbabane is a small sized city with a population of approximately 100,000 people. It has reasonable shopping facilities for the size and economy of the country. Entertainment facilities though limited are available around Mbabane, Ezulwini and Manzini. Housing options are limited but most UNVs have been able to find suitable accommodation within a short period of the arrival.
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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