Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Associate Programme Management Officer or his/her designated mandated ctivities in Africa, including workshops, meetings, and events.
- Assist in the development and dissemination of programmatic materials, reports, and publications.
- Coordinate communications with MCR2030 participating local governments, partners, and other stakeholders to facilitate program implementation and monitor progress.
- Prepare presentations, briefs, and communication materials for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the delivery of trainings and capacity building activities to support MCR2030 objectives.
- Provide logistical and administrative support for the MCR2030 Regional Office in Nairobi.
- Assist in conducting research and gathering data related to resilience-building initiatives and best practices in African cities.
- Support the development of an outreach strategy to enhance partnerships for MCR2030
- Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
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 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:
As an active UNDRR team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNDRR and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:
- Coordinated and well-organized MCR2030 activities in Africa, including workshops, meetings, and events.
- High-quality programmatic materials, reports, and publications that support the achievement of MCR2030 objectives.
- Smooth and effective communication with MCR2030 participating local governments, partners, and other stakeholders, resulting in increased program implementation and progress monitoring.
- Timely and relevant presentations, briefs, and communication materials that effectively communicate MCR2030 objectives and achievements to internal and external stakeholders.
- Effective logistical and administrative support for the MCR2030 Regional Office in Nairobi.
- Relevant research and data related to resilience-building initiatives and best practices in African cities that contribute to the development and achievement of MCR2030 objectives.
- 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
Eligibility criteria
Age: 18 - 80
Requirements
Required experience
- 3 years of experience in /or professional work experience at the national and/or international level in project/programme support, preferably in the field of urban resilience, disaster risk reduction, or sustainable development, or other relevant programmes; experience with local government or associations of local governments is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;
- Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
- Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
- Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots 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;
- 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.
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
- Sound security awareness;
- Have affinity with or interest in disaster risk reduction and resilience building volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
Area(s) of expertise
- Development programmes, Crisis and emergency response, Architecture and settlements
Required education level
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant area, e.g. disaster risk management, international development, environmental studies, urban planning, or a related field
Competencies and values
- Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNDRR; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNDRR procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy, and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgment; 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 wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;
- Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNDRR 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;
- Teamwork and respect for diversity: 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 the 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;
- Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
- Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume 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;
- Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including 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;
- Flexibility: 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 UNDRR’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.