B.Pharm
Doctor of Pharmacy
MBA
Duties and Responsibilities 1. Advocacy
Partnership Building
and UNV Programme Integration Support UNVs’ field efforts in the country
ensuring key results and delivery of the Strategic Framework and the Sustainable Development Goals; Provide support to the Partnership Development Specialist and to the Programme Analyst to establish
foster and maintain effective outreach and relationships for the expansion of FF and Special Voluntary Fund (SVF) initiatives
including the formalization of partnerships and other exchanges of confidence such as inclusion in the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF)
as well as with government
UN agencies
NGOs
the private sector and other relevant development partners; In coordination with the Field Unit and HQ
identify resource mobilization entry points with key partners and donors in the country if and when applicable. Support the Country Coordinator in duplicating the State government FF partnership with other countries in and across the regions. Develop FF quarterly and annual reporting
with a focus on lessons learned and challenges encountered. Support Field Unit in encouraging national and local actors to establish a framework on volunteer infrastructure that supports volunteerism for peace and development
including the adoption of relevant policies and legislation; Strengthen and determine business intelligence related to partnerships
promotion of volunteerism and shaping and delivering volunteer infrastructure advisory services and conduct country scans as input for corporate planning processes; Support
in the case of UNV-funded projects UNV programmatic engagement. 2. Partnership Coordination & Knowledge Management Facilitate the FF coordination function including financial monitoring and reporting
providing input to briefing notes
preparing meetings and presentations
and regularly providing implementation status updates as requested by ERCS Plan timelines and discuss parameters of the FF agreement implementation with partners; Ensure FF partners are informed throughout the implementation process
regularly providing status updates on the FF agreement implementation; Provide statistics on assignments and support with input to financial (and other) reports to partners; Follow through on the FF agreement implementation with funding partners and as needed with sections across UNV (ROs
FUs
ERCS
VSS
HRS)
to ensure agreed timelines and parameters are met In close coordination with the Regional Office and the Communications Section at headquarters
prepare
disseminate and present country-specific promotional information on the mandate and work of UNV with relevant development partners and the media; 3. UN Volunteer Mobilization and Management Liaise closely with the Field Unit
Regional Office (RO)
and HQ units for effective expansion
and implementation of the Full funding (FF) programme. Coordinate and support development and submission of Descriptions of Assignments (DoAs) by UN partners on FF calls. Support volunteer promotion activities
and work with HQ and RO Communications teams to produce FF volunteers’ impact stories and other communications material. Contribute to the design and support the implementation of talent acquisition activities in collaboration with the Regional Office. Support ERCS in the preparation and delivery of induction sessions for new United Nations Volunteers (UNVs). Support ERCS in the handling of requests from UN Volunteers and ensure that related issues requiring action are brought to the attention of the supervisor. Document frequently asked questions in the form of FAQs for Full Funding and keep them up to date. Support the promotion and use of the online volunteering service internally and among eligible users of the service. Support activities in liaison with ERCS to ensure an understanding of UNV’s mandate
key offers and the added value that UN Volunteer assignments bring
to further FF partnership goals Identify volunteer placement opportunities for FF volunteers and present UNV value proposition and volunteer modalities with the objective of maximizing international and national volunteer presence
including collaboration in the preparation of descriptions of assignment
with partner agencies and other partners. Competencies Core Competencies Achieve Results Plans and monitors own work
pays attention to details
delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively Open to creative ideas/known risks
is pragmatic problem solver
makes improvements Learn Continuously Open minded and curious
shares knowledge
learns from mistakes
asks for feedback Adapt with Agility Adapts to change
constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty
is flexible Act with Determination Shows drive and motivation
able to deliver calmly in face of adversity
confident Engage and Partner Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others
forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion Appreciate/respect differences
aware of unconscious bias
confront discrimination Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Negotiation and Influence Ability to reach an understanding
persuade others
resolve points of difference
gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue
negotiates mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and creates ‘win-win’ situations Knowledge Generation Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge
relevant for context
or responsive to a stated need Results-based Management Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results Partnerships Management Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders
Governments
civil society and private sector partners
experts and others in line with UNDP/UNV strategy and policies Digital Awareness and Literacy Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies
either through skilfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed Event planning and execution Ability to plan
manage and execute of public and private events to ensure that they support and amplify individual communications and advocacy initiatives
as well as UNV's overall brand and mandate. Private sector Engagement Ability to identify
conduct outreach
and manage relationships with the private sector Required Skills and Experience Education: Secondary education is required A university degree in social sciences
international development
project management
public/business administration or related fields will be given due consideration
but it is not a requirement. Experience: A minimum of 6 years (with high school diploma) or 3 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience preferably in a humanitarian
partnership support
development and/or peace related field; Experience in partnerships and/or inter-agency cooperation is essential; Experience in Microsoft office and internet; Openness to embrace Digital Transformation and use of new technologies; Work experience with the United Nations is an asset; Previous experience in a civil society setting and/or as a volunteer with volunteer management and/or promotion of volunteerism is a distinct advantage; Field experience is an asset. Fluency in English
and local language of the duty station