UNV Jobs - 65229- 65229 - Project and ASEAN Competition Assistant Co

65229 - Project and ASEAN Competition Assistant Coordinator (For Indonesian Nationality Only)

Advertised on behalf of

UNV

Location :

Jakarta, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

UNV

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

11-Apr-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

UNV

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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 United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
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.

In late 2012 Pulse Lab Jakarta was established through a partnership between the United Nations and the Ministry of National Development and Planning (Bappenas). The first innovation lab of its kind in Asia, Pulse Lab Jakarta brings together experts from United Nations agencies, the Indonesian government, non-governmental organisations and the private sectors to research and, most importantly, facilitate the adoption of new approaches for applying new, digital data sources and real-time analysis techniques to social development.
Pulse Lab Jakarta is a joint project of the United Nations through Global Pulse and the Government of Indonesia (GoI) through the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas). Pulse Lab Jakarta is collaborating with the Government and UN country teams and partnering with leading private sector companies to explore how “Big Data” can support development and humanitarian actions in Indonesia.
UN–Korea-ASEAN Data Revolution for Development Competition 2016 is a competition co-organised by: Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning and National Information Society Agency of the Government of the Republic of Korea and Pulse Lab Jakarta. The competition aims to call for proposals a specific focus on using the data revolution to ensure SDGs are ensconced in national bodies of that country

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Research Coordinator the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Assist the Research Coordinator to plan and design initiatives for communications, advocacy, campaigning and outreach initiatives for the ASEAN Big Ideas Competition and other research events;
Assist with organising events and activities to engage with UN agencies, relevant embassies and project partners in Indonesia and across ASEAN;
Network and build relationships with local organisations, groups or individuals, including universities, to engage people in the project and research events;
Track, research and analyse information on assigned topics/issues, gather information from diverse sources and help to assess news value and other potential impact, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of information campaigns;
Help produce a task log of projects and activities for drafting lesson learned reports;
Draft/compile a specific type (e.g. print, broadcast, etc.), of information communications products for target audiences, to include press releases, media packets and reports, brochures, briefings, video clips, newsletters, websites etc;
Working together with communications team, UN Global Pulse and other UN offices to develop and maintain a social media presence to include a dedicated webpage, Twitter account and Facebook page;
In consultation with PLJ team members, identify and propose opportunities, activities and approaches, for coordinating competition and other research events;
Identify key contacts/constituencies and opportunities for strategic partnerships to facilitate communication efforts and maintain working relationships with the same;
Respond to a variety of inquiries and information requests internally and externally and prepare related correspondence.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

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.

Competencies

Results/Expected Output:

Effectively organised campaigns, conferences and other outreach initiatives and media events;
Successfully organised competition and research events and advocacy;
Developed Twitter and Facebook accounts and successfully promoted them to gain followers;
Ensured consistent application of appropriate policies, guidelines and procedures;
Prepared 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;
Track impact or the success of the ASEAN Big Ideas Project, in particular, track the impact of the design, operation and programming of activities as well as creation of strategic partnerships.

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications/Requirements:

At least a Bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, such as communications, international development, event coordination, economics and management or a related field;
Minimum of two years of professional experience in a relevant field, such as communications, research, development, events coordination, project management, etc;
Experience in preparing documents and other materials for publication;
Experience in research and analysis for preparation of reports;
Fluency and excellent drafting skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English (written and verbal).

Living Conditions:
The position will be based in the capital, Jakarta, where basic living needs, including accommodation, banking facilities, medical facilities and telecommunications/internet services are readily available. All staple foods can be found in the markets, eg: rice, meat, vegetables, fruit, cooking oil, salt, etc. Many imported goods are available in Jakarta and other places throughout Indonesia. Jakarta has many good restaurants with good health standards and most guesthouses provide food. In Indonesia the most used means of transportation are taxi or local bus. Mobile phone is the most dependable tool to be in-touch with colleagues and friends. Internet service is readily available and affordable at most apartment complexes. ATMs are everywhere in Indonesia and Western cards can usually be used to withdraw Indonesian Rupiah.

Conditions of Service for national UN Volunteers:
A 6-month contract; with subsequent contract extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

Travel to duty station (if applicable) and a Settling-In-Grant will be provided in the event duty station is not within commuting distance from the place of recruitment. A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of IDR 6.783.000 is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as final repatriation (if applicable) and resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.

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. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply . All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP Indonesia reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP Indonesia at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and education requirements

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