UNITED NATIONS VOLUNTEERS TANZANIA: NATIONAL VOLUNTEER IN PREVENTING AND RESPONDING TO VIOLENT EXTREMISM IN TANZANIA JULY 2017
Title: UNV Field Facilitator (Tanga)
Background
The project, Preventing and Responding to Violent Extremism in Tanzania
is a UNDP-led project, whose main objective is to support a preventive
and developmental national effort for preventing and responding to
violent extremism.
The indicative outputs of the project are:
1. National policy framework and intervention capacities strengthened to address the phenomenon of violent extremism
2. Improved interaction between security providers and local population in target areas
3. Increased livelihood opportunities for “at risk” youth in target areas
4. Responsible, quality and conflict sensitive news reporting supported,
and public awareness and dialogue around violent extremism promoted
5. Community resilience to violent extremism strengthened
6. Understanding of violent extremism in Tanzania improved, better managed, and applied to prevention and response efforts
7. Gender and women’s active participation across all efforts to prevent and respond to extreme violence promoted in Tanzania
The project will work in partnership with the following national
stakeholders: elected and appointed Government officials at national and
local levels, security providers, political parties and parliamentary
groups, NGOs and, CBOs including women’s groups, faith-based
organizations and institutions, academia, mass media and community
media, international technical and financial partners to Government on
preventing and responding to violent extremism.
At national level, stakeholders will be invited to form a National
Advisory Council on Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) to guide and
support the project, to promote public ownership and Government
accountability. At local level, a participatory and inclusive approach
to project implementation will ensure that the views and interests of
all potential stakeholders are represented.
The direct Government counterpart for the project is the National
Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), responsible for coordination of PVE
work in Tanzania, as well as preparation of the envisaged National
Strategy and Action Plan 2018-2020. The project will work with other
relevant Government Line Ministries and Government security providers –
police, Special Forces, prison service – with and through the NCTC. The
project will work with Parliament through the cross-party Youth Caucus,
to raise awareness and support amongst decision-makers for an integrated
and comprehensive, developmental approach to PVE in Tanzania.
UN Women will support the gender dimension of the project with focus on
in Output 7. Un Women will provide the required gender expertise needed
for effective gender mainstreaming across the project outputs. conduct
research on the gender dimensions of PVE, to provide gender training to
the National PVE Unit, and to support establishment, training and
functioning of early warning and response mechanisms for PVE at the
local level.
UNESCO will be engaged on capacity building of community policing
(Output 2), community radios (Output 4), community-focused dialogues and
the early warning system (Output 5).
UN Volunteers will administer the national UNV scheme for peer group
monitoring and mentoring in Output 3, as well as establishment,
maintenance, and ongoing provision of content to the knowledge
management foreseen under Output 6.
National and international NGOs and relevant local Government
departments will be partners to project efforts to scale-up existing
vocational training and employment generation activities. The project
will work with the Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR) for
the implementation of Output 4 for the training of journalists, with
leading media organizations to produce television and radio programmes
to stimulate national debate and with media in the target areas to
engage local audiences and to report on project activities.
Relevant religious authorities and institutions will be supported to
participate in dialogue forums, and to improve governance of religious
institutions. Project partners will include the Office of the Mufti and
the Zanzibar, Imams Association the Inter-Religious Council for Peace
Tanzania (IRCPT), which provides capacity building and accompaniment to
local inter-religious committees. At the local level the project will
also engage with the District and Regional Peace and Security
Committees.
Research institutions will be commissioned by the project to undertake
specific studies relevant to the implementation of the project and to
NCTC in the preparation of the National Strategy and accompanying Action
Plan.
The project will support Government coordination with IGAD and EAC at
the regional level, with the AU at the continental level, and with the
UN Counter Terrorism Centre and UN Counter Terrorism Implementation
Taskforce (UNCTITF) in New York, as well as strengthen UN Country Team
coordination and coherence on PVE issues.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Project Coordinator or the
Tanga Project Coordinator, the UNV Field Facilitators will undertake the
following tasks:
Community Mobilisation:
Carry out community mobilization in selected communities to establish and develop volunteer networks
Organisation of youth activities related to PVE
Strengthen the engagement of young men and women in PVE activities.
Community Sensitisation and Resilience:
Support the community sensitisation, knowledge and resilience of and to PVE
Explain the value of volunteerism and the importance of community
awareness to ensure that communities are involved and informed about PVE
related activities.
Youth Mentorship:
Provide encouragement and advice to young men and women, act as a sounding board and help with problem solving
Provide information on development opportunities and other ideas for personal and professional growth.
Communications, Outreach, Advocacy and Partnerships:
Arrange Peer Group Discussions, workshops, outreach meetings with the
community – especially with young men and women – to identify
radicalization techniques and processes affecting selected communities
-Provide support in the selection of potential volunteers for training programmes and other project activities
-Disseminate knowledge products and relevant materials about PVE
-Contribute towards the creation of the early warning and response
groups (EWRG) for preventing and responding to violent extremism,
comprising local religious and community leaders, teachers, health
professionals and social workers, as well as representatives of youth
groups, women’s groups and other CBOs
-Monitoring of social media trends, particularly related to hate
speech/violence and produce/disseminate positive content that address
the drivers of violent extremism.
Project Administrative Support:
Compile relevant project data, and prepare documents for consideration and presentation
Participation in the establishment of early warning and response mechanisms
Support the establishment of a local and sustainable UNV scheme
Maintain administrative/financial files and project documentation
Provide regular updates/reports to the Regional Coordinator
Perform any other duties as required by the project management.
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
Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of
specialty and ability to apply good judgment; high degree of autonomy,
personal initiative and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept
wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under
established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while
exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage
information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and
client-oriented
Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations
Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn
new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise;
ability to adapt to changes in work environment
Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving
skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and
timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate
and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting
deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities
Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively
across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain
effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a
multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect
for diversity and gender
Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written
communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise
reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and
positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability
to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff),
military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors
coming from very diverse backgrounds; ability to maintain composure and
remain helpful towards the staff, but objective, without showing
personal interest; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a
wide range of different target groups
Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate
independently in austere, remote and potentially hazardous environments
for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort,
and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations;
willingness to transfer to other duty stations within area of operations
as may be necessary
Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which
includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and
commitment towards the UN core values.
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, political science, community
development, communication, conflict prevention, peace studies or any
other related field
At least 2 and up to 5 years’ relevant professional experience. Prior
experience in international organizations or NGOs is an asset
Demonstrable understanding of using coaching approaches for managing
relationships to develop and sustain a progressive and supportive
culture
Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others
Experience with organizing and coordinating meetings, conferences and events
Able to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility, responsibility, integrity, team work, self-motivate
Excellent writing and communication skills
Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili is required
Previous experience as a volunteer (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded
Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others)
Knowledge of the local area is a strong asset (Tanga).
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.
Vacancy End Date: 27/07/2017
Title: UNV Field Facilitator – Zanzibar
Background
The project, Preventing and Responding to Violent Extremism in Tanzania
is a UNDP-led project, whose main objective is to support a preventive
and developmental national effort for preventing and responding to
violent extremism.
The indicative outputs of the project are:
1.National policy framework and intervention capacities strengthened to address the phenomenon of violent extremism
2.Improved interaction between security providers and local population in target areas
3.Increased livelihood opportunities for “at risk” youth in target areas
4.Responsible, quality and conflict sensitive news reporting supported,
and public awareness and dialogue around violent extremism promoted
5.Community resilience to violent extremism strengthened
6.Understanding of violent extremism in Tanzania improved, better managed, and applied to prevention and response efforts
7.Gender and women’s active participation across all efforts to prevent and respond to extreme violence promoted in Tanzania
The project will work in partnership with the following national
stakeholders: elected and appointed Government officials at national and
local levels, security providers, political parties and parliamentary
groups, NGOs and, CBOs including women’s groups, faith-based
organizations and institutions, academia, mass media and community
media, international technical and financial partners to Government on
preventing and responding to violent extremism.
At national level, stakeholders will be invited to form a National
Advisory Council on Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) to guide and
support the project, to promote public ownership and Government
accountability. At local level, a participatory and inclusive approach
to project implementation will ensure that the views and interests of
all potential stakeholders are represented.
The direct Government counterpart for the project is the National
Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), responsible for coordination of PVE
work in Tanzania, as well as preparation of the envisaged National
Strategy and Action Plan 2018-2020. The project will work with other
relevant Government Line Ministries and Government security providers –
police, Special Forces, prison service – with and through the NCTC. The
project will work with Parliament through the cross-party Youth Caucus,
to raise awareness and support amongst decision-makers for an integrated
and comprehensive, developmental approach to PVE in Tanzania.
UN Women will support the gender dimension of the project with focus on
in Output 7. Un Women will provide the required gender expertise needed
for effective gender mainstreaming across the project outputs. conduct
research on the gender dimensions of PVE, to provide gender training to
the National PVE Unit, and to support establishment, training and
functioning of early warning and response mechanisms for PVE at the
local level.
UNESCO will be engaged on capacity building of community policing
(Output 2), community radios (Output 4), community-focused dialogues and
the early warning system (Output 5).
UN Volunteers will administer the national UNV scheme for peer group
monitoring and mentoring in Output 3, as well as establishment,
maintenance, and ongoing provision of content to the knowledge
management foreseen under Output 6.
National and international NGOs and relevant local Government
departments will be partners to project efforts to scale-up existing
vocational training and employment generation activities. The project
will work with the Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR) for
the implementation of Output 4 for the training of journalists, with
leading media organizations to produce television and radio programmes
to stimulate national debate and with media in the target areas to
engage local audiences and to report on project activities.
Relevant religious authorities and institutions will be supported to
participate in dialogue forums, and to improve governance of religious
institutions. Project partners will include the Office of the Mufti and
the Zanzibar, Imams Association the Inter-Religious Council for Peace
Tanzania (IRCPT), which provides capacity building and accompaniment to
local inter-religious committees. At the local level the project will
also engage with the District and Regional Peace and Security
Committees.
Research institutions will be commissioned by the project to undertake
specific studies relevant to the implementation of the project and to
NCTC in the preparation of the National Strategy and accompanying Action
Plan.
The project will support Government coordination with IGAD and EAC at
the regional level, with the AU at the continental level, and with the
UN Counter Terrorism Centre and UN Counter Terrorism Implementation
Taskforce (UNCTITF) in New York, as well as strengthen UN Country Team
coordination and coherence on PVE issues.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Project Coordinator or the
Tanga Project Coordinator, the UNV Field Facilitators will undertake the
following tasks:
Community Mobilisation:
Carry out community mobilization in selected communities to establish and develop volunteer networks
Organisation of youth activities related to PVE
Strengthen the engagement of young men and women in PVE activities.
Community Sensitisation and Resilience:
Support the community sensitisation, knowledge and resilience of and to PVE
Explain the value of volunteerism and the importance of community
awareness to ensure that communities are involved and informed about PVE
related activities.
Youth Mentorship:
Provide encouragement and advice to young men and women, act as a sounding board and help with problem solving
Provide information on development opportunities and other ideas for personal and professional growth.
Communications, Outreach, Advocacy and Partnerships:
Arrange Peer Group Discussions, workshops, outreach meetings with the
community – especially with young men and women – to identify
radicalization techniques and processes affecting selected communities
Provide support in the selection of potential volunteers for training programmes and other project activities
Disseminate knowledge products and relevant materials about PVE
Contribute towards the creation of the early warning and response groups
(EWRG) for preventing and responding to violent extremism, comprising
local religious and community leaders, teachers, health professionals
and social workers, as well as representatives of youth groups, women’s
groups and other CBOs
Monitoring of social media trends, particularly related to hate
speech/violence and produce/disseminate positive content that address
the drivers of violent extremism.
Project Administrative Support:
Compile relevant project data, and prepare documents for consideration and presentation
Participation in the establishment of early warning and response mechanisms
Support the establishment of a local and sustainable UNV scheme
Maintain administrative/financial files and project documentation
Provide regular updates/reports to the Regional Coordinator
Perform any other duties as required by the project management.
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
Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of
specialty and ability to apply good judgment; high degree of autonomy,
personal initiative and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept
wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under
established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while
exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage
information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and
client-oriented
Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations
Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn
new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise;
ability to adapt to changes in work environment
Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving
skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and
timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate
and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting
deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities
Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively
across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain
effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a
multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect
for diversity and gender
Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written
communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise
reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and
positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability
to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff),
military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors
coming from very diverse backgrounds; ability to maintain composure and
remain helpful towards the staff, but objective, without showing
personal interest; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a
wide range of different target groups
Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate
independently in austere, remote and potentially hazardous environments
for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort,
and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations;
willingness to transfer to other duty stations within area of operations
as may be necessary
Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which
includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and
commitment towards the UN core values.
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, political science, community
development, communication, conflict prevention, peace studies or any
other related field
At least 2 and up to 5 years’ relevant professional experience. Prior
experience in international organizations or NGOs is an asset
Demonstrable understanding of using coaching approaches for managing
relationships to develop and sustain a progressive and supportive
culture
Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others
Experience with organizing and coordinating meetings, conferences and events
Able to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility, responsibility, integrity, team work, self-motivate
Excellent writing and communication skills
Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili is required
Previous experience as a volunteer (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded
Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others)
Knowledge of the local area is a strong asset (Zanzibar).
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.
Vacancy End Date: 27/07/2017
Title: UNV Field Facilitator (Mwanza)
Background
The project, Preventing and Responding to Violent Extremism in Tanzania
is a UNDP-led project, whose main objective is to support a preventive
and developmental national effort for preventing and responding to
violent extremism.
The indicative outputs of the project are:
1.National policy framework and intervention capacities strengthened to address the phenomenon of violent extremism
2. Improved interaction between security providers and local population in target areas
3.Increased livelihood opportunities for “at risk” youth in target areas
4. Responsible, quality and conflict sensitive news reporting supported,
and public awareness and dialogue around violent extremism promoted
5. Community resilience to violent extremism strengthened
6.Understanding of violent extremism in Tanzania improved, better managed, and applied to prevention and response efforts
7.Gender and women’s active participation across all efforts to prevent and respond to extreme violence promoted in Tanzania
The project will work in partnership with the following national
stakeholders: elected and appointed Government officials at national and
local levels, security providers, political parties and parliamentary
groups, NGOs and, CBOs including women’s groups, faith-based
organizations and institutions, academia, mass media and community
media, international technical and financial partners to Government on
preventing and responding to violent extremism.
At national level, stakeholders will be invited to form a National
Advisory Council on Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) to guide and
support the project, to promote public ownership and Government
accountability. At local level, a participatory and inclusive approach
to project implementation will ensure that the views and interests of
all potential stakeholders are represented.
The direct Government counterpart for the project is the National
Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), responsible for coordination of PVE
work in Tanzania, as well as preparation of the envisaged National
Strategy and Action Plan 2018-2020. The project will work with other
relevant Government Line Ministries and Government security providers –
police, Special Forces, prison service – with and through the NCTC. The
project will work with Parliament through the cross-party Youth Caucus,
to raise awareness and support amongst decision-makers for an integrated
and comprehensive, developmental approach to PVE in Tanzania.
UN Women will support the gender dimension of the project with focus on
in Output 7. Un Women will provide the required gender expertise needed
for effective gender mainstreaming across the project outputs. conduct
research on the gender dimensions of PVE, to provide gender training to
the National PVE Unit, and to support establishment, training and
functioning of early warning and response mechanisms for PVE at the
local level.
UNESCO will be engaged on capacity building of community policing
(Output 2), community radios (Output 4), community-focused dialogues and
the early warning system (Output 5).
UN Volunteers will administer the national UNV scheme for peer group
monitoring and mentoring in Output 3, as well as establishment,
maintenance, and ongoing provision of content to the knowledge
management foreseen under Output 6.
National and international NGOs and relevant local Government
departments will be partners to project efforts to scale-up existing
vocational training and employment generation activities. The project
will work with the Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR) for
the implementation of Output 4 for the training of journalists, with
leading media organizations to produce television and radio programmes
to stimulate national debate and with media in the target areas to
engage local audiences and to report on project activities.
Relevant religious authorities and institutions will be supported to
participate in dialogue forums, and to improve governance of religious
institutions. Project partners will include the Office of the Mufti and
the Zanzibar, Imams Association the Inter-Religious Council for Peace
Tanzania (IRCPT), which provides capacity building and accompaniment to
local inter-religious committees. At the local level the project will
also engage with the District and Regional Peace and Security
Committees.
Research institutions will be commissioned by the project to undertake
specific studies relevant to the implementation of the project and to
NCTC in the preparation of the National Strategy and accompanying Action
Plan.
The project will support Government coordination with IGAD and EAC at
the regional level, with the AU at the continental level, and with the
UN Counter Terrorism Centre and UN Counter Terrorism Implementation
Taskforce (UNCTITF) in New York, as well as strengthen UN Country Team
coordination and coherence on PVE issues.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Project Coordinator or the
Tanga Project Coordinator, the UNV Field Facilitators will undertake the
following tasks:-
Community Mobilisation:
Carry out community mobilization in selected communities to establish and develop volunteer networks
Organisation of youth activities related to PVE
Strengthen the engagement of young men and women in PVE activities.
Community Sensitisation and Resilience:
Support the community sensitisation, knowledge and resilience of and to PVE
Explain the value of volunteerism and the importance of community
awareness to ensure that communities are involved and informed about PVE
related activities.
Youth Mentorship:
Provide encouragement and advice to young men and women, act as a sounding board and help with problem solving
Provide information on development opportunities and other ideas for personal and professional growth
Communications, Outreach, Advocacy and Partnerships:
Arrange Peer Group Discussions, workshops, outreach meetings with the
community – especially with young men and women – to identify
radicalization techniques and processes affecting selected communities
Provide support in the selection of potential volunteers for training programmes and other project activities
Disseminate knowledge products and relevant materials about PVE
Contribute towards the creation of the early warning and response groups
(EWRG) for preventing and responding to violent extremism, comprising
local religious and community leaders, teachers, health professionals
and social workers, as well as representatives of youth groups, women’s
groups and other CBOs
Monitoring of social media trends, particularly related to hate
speech/violence and produce/disseminate positive content that address
the drivers of violent extremism.
Project Administrative Support:
Compile relevant project data, and prepare documents for consideration and presentation
Participation in the establishment of early warning and response mechanisms
Support the establishment of a local and sustainable UNV scheme
Maintain administrative/financial files and project documentation
Provide regular updates/reports to the Regional Coordinator
Perform any other duties as required by the project management.
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
Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of
specialty and ability to apply good judgment; high degree of autonomy,
personal initiative and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept
wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under
established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while
exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage
information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and
client-oriented
Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations
Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn
new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise;
ability to adapt to changes in work environment
Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving
skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and
timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate
and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting
deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities
Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively
across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain
effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a
multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect
for diversity and gender
Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written
communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise
reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and
positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability
to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff),
military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors
coming from very diverse backgrounds; ability to maintain composure and
remain helpful towards the staff, but objective, without showing
personal interest; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a
wide range of different target groups
Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate
independently in austere, remote and potentially hazardous environments
for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort,
and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations;
willingness to transfer to other duty stations within area of operations
as may be necessary
Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which
includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and
commitment towards the UN core values.
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, political science, community
development, communication, conflict prevention, peace studies or any
other related field
At least 2 and up to 5 years’ relevant professional experience. Prior
experience in international organizations or NGOs is an asset
Demonstrable understanding of using coaching approaches for managing
relationships to develop and sustain a progressive and supportive
culture
Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others
Experience with organizing and coordinating meetings, conferences and events
Able to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility, responsibility, integrity, team work, self-motivate
Excellent writing and communication skills
Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili is required
Previous experience as a volunteer (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded
Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others)
Knowledge of the local area is a strong asset (Mwanza).
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.
Vacancy End Date: 27/07/2017
Source: The Guardian 20 July 2017
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