🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ UNDP Sierra Leone – UNV Partnership/Mobilisation support
General
Description of assignment title: UNV Partnership/Mobilisation support
Assignment country: Sierra Leone
Expected start date: 02/19/2024
Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for the goals
Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Specialist
Host entity: UNV SLE
Type: Onsite
Expected end date: 12/31/2024
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Freetown
Details
Mission and objectives
UNV SLE organization mission TBD
Context
The UNDP Sierra Leone Country Office was established in 1978 and has over the years grown to a total staff strength of over 140 and with an average annual delivery of USD 25 million. UNDP has established a Planning and Support Unit (PSU) to provide effective and efficient management advisory support services to senior management and to programme and operations Units. It specifically leads on programme quality assurance, results-based management, resource mobilization, and donor relations and reporting. Under the overall guidance of the Resident Representative and direct supervision of the Team Leader of the PSU, the Donor Relations and Reporting Specialist leads on partnership building and ensuring donor compliance and high-quality donor reporting. He/she will: (i) identify and explore potentials for strategic partnership and programme synergies, (ii) coordinate donor relations and development assistant (iii) ensure donor reporting compliance and consistency with UNDAF/CPD and other corporate documents (iv) develop and enhance partnerships and (v) mobilize resources. He/she will also support knowledge management and information dissemination in a coordinated, systematic, client-oriented and timely manner for all programmes. The Donor Relations and Reporting Specialist works in close collaboration with Senior Management, Team Leaders in the Programme and Operations Units. He or she is expected to coordinate with relevant colleagues in other UN Agencies.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Portfolio Specialist based in Dakar, the regular guidance of the and NV Focal Point/UNDP HR Associate, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for: Support UNV’s partnership initiatives in Sierra Leone
- 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, electoral process, 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 Sierra Leone with relevant development partners and the media;
- In close coordination with VSC at UNV HQ (Talent Acquisition), organize outreach initiatives to scale up UNV’s talent pool in Sierra Leone. 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).
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 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; eC8JSHF C0zkIe
- 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 skillfull
- Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities as to use time efficiently
Area(s) of expertise
Communication, Administration, Volunteer management
Driving license
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Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Communication; Partnership; International Relations; Business management or related field...
Competencies and values
Professionalism: 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;
- Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the 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;
- Teamwork and respect for diversity: 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 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 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;
- 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 UNDP's 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.
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
Closing date: Wednesday, 14 February 2024
