UNV Jobs - 33944- 33944 - Volunteering and Post 2015 National Office

33944 - Volunteering and Post 2015 National Officer (For Indonesian nationality) - Jakarta, Indonesia

Advertised on behalf of

UNV

Location :

Jakarta, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

27-Nov-12 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Other

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

12 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The UNV2015NO will work under the direct supervision of the UNV Programme Officer (PO), and overall guidance of the Post-2015 National Coordinator from the Resident Coordinator’s Office. The UNV2015NO will undertake activities that help realize activities related to implementation of Rio+20 conference outcomes, the MDG review and Post 2015 Agenda, and as stipulated in the Project Document to which this assignment relates.

Duties and Responsibilities

Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:

- Support the National Coordinator and the UNCT with multi-stakeholder country consultations on the post 2015 Development Agenda including post Rio+20 follow up and MDG review related activities.
- Facilitate contributions to national MDG reporting by identifying and sharing good practice on demonstrating the impact of volunteerism/community engagement on MDG achievement
- Develop capacity of volunteer involving organisations to demonstrate volunteerism and MDG achievements and facilitate civil society and volunteering organizations’ participation in the consultation process at the national level
- Contribute to the report on MDG and sustainable development achievements of civil society and volunteer organizations (including UNV) through volunteerism, community voluntary action and citizen participation, to present to leaders at the UN General Assembly Special Event on MDG achievement in September 2013.

a) Support the National Coordinator and the UNCT with multi-stakeholder country consultations on the post 2015 Development Agenda including post Rio+20 follow up and MDG review related activities.
Advise and support the UNCT through the National Coordinator in Indonesia through the following activities:
- Assist in promoting, facilitating in, and/or convening stakeholder gatherings to support national level consultations on the MDGs and the post 2015 agenda
- Act as the focal point for volunteering and the post-2015 Agenda in Indonesia in liaison with, and under the direct supervision of the UNV PO
- In coordination with the National Coordinator, liaise with national and international volunteer involving organisations (VIOs), national volunteer committees, NGOs, grass roots organisations, academia and the broader civil society organisations, to strengthen the constituency to participate in national consultations on the MDGs and the post 2015 agenda
- Augment UNV’s role at the national level in order to orient and build momentum for MDGs and the post 2015 discussions

b) Facilitate contributions to national MDG reporting by identifying and sharing good practice on demonstrating the impact of volunteerism/community engagement on MDG achievement
- Collect data/information through national and regional level consultations to inform MDG reports and recommendations
- Disseminate information on good practices, volunteer stories and audio visual materials on the impact of volunteering on MDG achievement
- Monitor and report on planned UNV initiatives related to national consultations on the MDGs and the post 2015 agenda

c) Develop capacity of volunteer involving organisations to demonstrate volunteerism and MDG achievements and facilitate civil society and volunteering organizations’ participation in the consultation process at the national level
Participate in relevant capacity development activities through:
• Facilitating capacity development activities for volunteer involving organisations to better capture and demonstrate the impact of volunteerism on MDG/SD achievements

Impact of Results

• National consultations on MDGs and the post 2015 agenda successfully carried out with acknowledged support from UNV
• Significant and useful knowledge gathered and shared to inform national and regional MDG reports and recommendations that demonstrate volunteerism as a crucial element for sustainable development goals.

Competencies

Competencies and Critical Success Factors

Functional Competencies:

Level 1.1: Support the preparation of information for advocacy
- Identifies relevant information for advocacy for a variety of audiences

Results-Based Programme Development and Management

Level 1.1: Contributing to results through provision of information
- Provides information and documentation on specific stages of projects/programme implementation

Building Strategic Partnerships

Level 1.1: Maintaining information and databases
- Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives

Innovation and Marketing New Approaches

Level 1.1: Implementing processes and uses products
- Documents and tracks innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Level 1.1: Basic research and analysis
- Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Level 1.1: Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures
- Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position
- Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
- Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

Global Leadership and Advocacy for MDG’s Goals

Level 1.1: Research and analysis
- Identifies relevant information for advocacy for NDG’s goals for a variety of audiences

Client Orientation

Level 1.1: Maintains effective client relationships
- Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion
- Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
- Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients
- Responds to client needs promptly

Core Competencies:
- Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
- Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
- Self-development, initiative-taking
- Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
- Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
- Creating synergies through self-control
- Managing conflict
- Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
- Informed and transparent decision making

Required Skills and Experience

Recruitment Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, communications or development-related fields.

Experience:
- At least 3 years of professional experience in development, coordination, or community liaison
- Experience in working with volunteer programmes, NGOs, CSOs, and VIOs
- Facilitation and organization of events and meetings desired
- Research and report writing experience desired
- Ability to use standard computer applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Competency and experience in internet and social networking tools (i.e. Facebook, Twitter and YouTube) desired
- Facilitation and organization of events and meetings desired

Language Requirements:
Fluency in spoken and written English and Indonesian

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