Historique
In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.
In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.
Devoirs et responsabilités
- Facilitates women and youth’s economic empowerment and leadership through strategic project implementation
- Coordinates project activities in six (6) districts, Binga, Gokwe, Insiza, Lupane, Mberengwa and Umzingwane
- Provides technical advice to MSMECD regarding the implementation of project activities
- Ensures effective management of the project focusing on quality control in implementation and achieving results
- Assists MSMECD in financial and administrative monitoring and evaluation of the project, and in the identification and development of solutions to operational and financial problems.
- Ensures reports on activities, outputs and outcomes are regularly prepared.
- Ensures creation and development of strategic partnerships focusing on achievement of the following: Partnerships with Zimbabwe’s development partners, Government Institutions, bilateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector and civil society.
- Ensures provision of top quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building in line with the vision of MSMECD
Identifies and synthesises best practices and lessons learnt as directly linked to the project activities. - Supports the development of policies that will address country problems and needs in collaboration with Government and other strategic partners.
- Attends and represents MSMECD in local authority development committee meetings
- Initiates new ideas, business opportunities and projects for short term and long term sustainability of the project
- Efficient filling/documentation of project documents, work plans, progress reports, budgets and other implementation documents
- 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 IVD);Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country
- Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities
- 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.
Compétences
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of Government and UNDP
- Focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feedback
- Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
- A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.
Qualifications et expériences requises
Education:
- University degree or equivalent in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, Business administration, Social Sciences or related field is preferable.
- Possession of a Masters Degree would be an added advantage. Fluency in the United Nations and national language of the duty station is mandatory.
Experience:
- Three to Five years of relevant experience at the National or International level in project management, monitoring and evaluation of development projects