Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor on Mine Action, the International UN Volunteer on Mine Action will support the following areas:

1. Technical and strategic advice on KVPVP Outcome 1 activities:
   • Provide inputs to draft technical documents (concept notes, Terms of Reference TORs, work plans, progress annual and final reports) relevant to the workplans under KVPVP Outcome 1, namely survey and clearance (S&C) and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE),
   • Provide technical guidance and capacity development support to ensure close linkages between land release efforts (from identification of contaminated areas for S&C, S&C field operations and lands released to local authorities) and subsequent development interventions on released/cleared land, i.e. close interlinkages between the two project outcomes,
   • Support VNMAC and provincial military commands in establishing a pilot within KVPVP for how residual contamination might be addressed, and
   • Support implementation of the capacity development activities for VNMAC, according to the comprehensive capacity development framework.
2. Regulation and National Standards
   • Support legislation of the mine action ordinance and its regulatory framework to be applied in KVPVP and that lessons learned are drawn from this for the entire sector in Viet Nam,
   • Support VNMAC in implementing the National Technical Regulation (QCVN) and legislating National Standards (TCVN) effectively, and
   • Provide technical support to VNMAC on reviewing and modifying the Standard Operation Procedure (SOP), which meet the contexts of areas for humanitarian demining.

3. Support effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Provide technical advice and support to the joint UNDP and VNMAC Quality Management team during site visits regarding the Quality Management System adopted for Vietnam, and best international practices, including International Mine Action Standards (IMAS),
• Support to VNMAC on related operational knowledge, general safety experience and technical advice as per all National Technical Regulations and QM Systems application,
• Undertake periodic monitoring of KVPVP- based on the approved project document, national strategy and the Annual Work Plan (AWP). Monitor the project activities from a gender and social inclusion perspective and provide timely feedback to all staff and partner organisations.
• Support the survey on post-clearance impact to socio-economic development after 6 months from the land release, using satellite imaging analysis and/or field observation in collaboration with VNMAC and provincial Project Management Unit (PMUs),
• Support the follow up from any remaining recommendations from the final evaluation of the first phase, the Korea – Viet Nam Mine Action Project (KVMAP),
• Provide advice on all other matters relating to the operations of VNMAC and KVPVP, and
• Support KVPVP M&E efforts and support the independent mid-term and final evaluations of KVPVP and if required support mine action and SDGs assessment.

4. Support Information Management:
   • Ensure data and information of the project are collected, uploaded, and utilized,
   • Support efficient and effective information management of VNMAC and IM officers of the provincial military commands in the mine action sector in Vietnam, especially procedures and mechanisms for information reporting and sharing for the purposes of development planning at local levels, and
   • Provide technical support to VNMAC in planning and establishing provincial database management units (DBU) in the targeted provinces, and monitor stabilization of the DBUs.
5. Technical innovation in mine action
   • Support VNMAC in conducting a comprehensive review of existing and emerging technologies, relevant to mine action in Vietnam, such as remote sensing, AI, data analysis, etc.,
   • Provide technical support in developing plan for integrating innovative technologies into the KVPVP,
   • Act as liaison with technical providers, research institutions, and other stakeholders to establish and maintain partnership for technical innovation, and
   • Support VNMAC in organizing and/or representing conferences, workshops, and meetings, related to technology and mine action

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 Vietnam;
• Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute with 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
• As an active UNDP Vietnam team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNDP Vietnam and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions.
• The results will have an impact on the overall efficiency, effectiveness and annual quality and quantity delivery of Outcome 1 of KVPVP and the development of the Mine Action sector in Vietnam.
• 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

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

Requirements: 

human development, supporting UXO/mine action programmes at the national and/or international level, including survey and clearance operations is required. Or 7 years with a Bachelor degree.

• Demonstrated experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building and multi-stakeholder coordination is required.
• Experience and knowledge of the Republic of Korea’s international cooperation on UXO/mine action is desirable.
• Experience working in the application of International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) in national contexts including capacity building of national partners in such procedures with emphasis on developing national capacities to address residual contamination is desirable.
• Knowledge of UNDP and UN system policies, programming and operational issues, as well as UN/UNDP experience is desirable.
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in Integrated Mine Action and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
• Korean nationals are encourage to apply