UNV Jobs - 80855- UN Volunteers

UN Volunteers - Work Assistant

Advertised on behalf of

UNV

Location :

Beijing, CHINA

Type of Contract :

UNV

Starting Date :

22-Sep-2018

Application Deadline :

06-Sep-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

UNV

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English Chinese

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

Only applicants who apply at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup will be considered.

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.

Duty Station: Beijing [CHN]

Assignment Place: Family Duty Station
Assignment Place Remark

Living Conditions:

The duty station of the national UN Volunteer is located in Beijing city, where modest public infrastructure and health services are available. It is the foremost political and cultural metropolis in China. The city has excellent health services available.
In general, rent for apartments in central locations is high relative to other regions in China, but quality is good. Beijing is well served by many shopping malls, large supermarket chains and international brands. Buses and subways are the most common form of mass transportation. Metered taxis are widely available and domestic and regional travel by train and airplane is popular.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assignment Title: Work Assistant

Organizational Context & Project Description

Directly under the Ministry of Commerce, The China international Center for Economic and Tech-nical Exchanges (hereafter referred to as CICETE) is a public institution, which was founded on March 12, 1983 with the approval of the State Council. Since its establishment, CICETE has witnessed an extraordinary history of nearly three decades, during which it deems its responsibility to promote economic and technical exchanges between China and the rest of the world and make great contributions to China’s economic and social development. CICETE's main function, delegated by the Ministry, is to coordinate the cooperation between China and UNDP, UNIDO and UNV including executing their cooperated programs with China, and to implement projects of general goods supply under the China-Aid programme to other developing countries. Meanwhile, we organize conferences, exhibitions and overseas trainings, invite international short-term and long-term consultants, and provide project management service for international organizations, government agencies and enterprises. In addition, we have also been cooperating actively with international Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and enterprises through our subsidiary bodies China Association for NGO Cooperation, China Association for Promoting UN Procurement, China Association for Trade in Service, and China-Han Technical Development Co. Ltd.

Competencies

Sustainable Development Goals: Partnerships For the Goals

UNV Focus Area: National capacity development via volunteer schemes

Task Description

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Division Director of Procurement and Services Promotion Division of CICETE, the UN Volunteer will work in close collaboration with the team members, Implementation Agencies ( IP ), PMO, and Bidding Agencies. The UN Volunteer will provide overall support to Market Research, Request for Quotation, Invitation of Bid and Singal Source Procurement according to the National Implementing Manual, Government Procurement Law of China and relevant regulations.

Specific tasks includes:
• Assist in the research of potential suppliers and relevant market;

• Assist in the document preparation of Request for Quotation, Invitation of Bid and Singal Singal Source Procurement;

• Assist in the organization of UN Procurement promotion seminars;

• Support translation and interpretation between Chinese and English;

• Participate in division activities, e.g., monthly meetings, formulation of division work plans, reporting to division director.

• Complete other tasks assigned by division director.

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 International Volunteer Day)- Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country- Provide annual and end of assignment reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities using UNV's Volunteer Reporting Application 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.

Results/Expected Outputs

• Effective support to the procurement management both of China government procurement and UNDP programme procurement;

• Effective support to the organization of UN procurement promotion activities;

• Effective support to the communication with UN procurement agencies
• The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed?

Required Skills and Experience

Required Degree Level: Bechelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments

Required Experience: 12 months

Experience Remark

At least 1year relevant work experience, preferably at the national or international level in the procurement and project management.

Language Skills

• English (Mandatory) , Level - Fluent

• AND - Chinese (Mandatory) , Level - Fluent

Area of Expertise

• Other development programme/project experience Mandatory

Area of Expertise Requirement

• Familiar with programme management and procurement, previous experiences of international programme and procurement management would be highly preferred;

• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills,

• Strong relationship building skills with internal and external counterparts;

• Strong organizational skills;

• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;

• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

• good computer skills;

Need Driving Licence: No

Conditions of Service and other information

Condition of Service: https://www.unv.org/become-volunteer/volunteer-your-country/conditions-service

Conditions of Service
The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of 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 the duty station is not within commuting distance from the place of recruitment. The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance 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.
Furthermore, in non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, a Well-Being Differential (WBD) on a monthly basis will be provided.

For UN Volunteer entitlements, kindly refer to the link https://vmam.unv.org/calculator/entitlements
Supervision, induction and duty of care of UN Volunteers Supervision, induction and duty of care of UN Volunteers
UN Volunteers should be provided equal duty of care as extended to all host entity personnel. Host entity support to the UN Volunteer includes, but is not limited to:
• Introductory briefings about the organization and office-related context including security, emergency procedures, good cultural practice and orientation to the local environment;
• Support with arrival administration including setting-up of bank accounts, residence permit applications and completion of other official processes as required by the host government or host entity;
• Structured guidance, mentoring and coaching by a supervisor including a clear work plan and performance appraisal;
• Access to office space, equipment, IT support and any other systems and tools required to complete the objectives of the assignment including a host entity email address;
• Access to shared host entity corporate knowledge, training and learning;
• Inclusion of the volunteer in emergency procedures such as evacuations;
• Leave management;
• DSA for official travel, when applicable;

• All changes in the Description of Assignment occurring between recruitment and arrival or during the assignment need to be formalized with the United Nations Volunteer Programme.

Application Code CHNR000086-3151

Application procedure

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* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first update your profile at https:/ /vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile . Then go to 'My Page' at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the 'Special Calls' hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

Disclaimer

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.

Only applicants who apply at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup will be considered.