Programme Assistant, Gender in Humanitarian at the United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Programme Assistant, Gender in Humanitarian

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Type: Onsite
Host Entity: UNWomen
Duration: 4 months
Number of Assignment: 1
Sustainable Development Goal: 5. Gender equality
Expected Start Date: 01/06/2022
Volunteer Category: National UN Volunteer Specialist

Task Description
Under the direct supervision of Programme Manager, Gender and Humanitarian/Officer-in-Charge, the UN Volunteer will:

• Provide Program and Administrative Support to Northeast programs for the implementation of UN Women Country Strategy and Annual Work Plan focusing on Women Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action.
• Provide Administrative Support to Financial  Management:
  • Review and monitor the submissions of implementing partner financial and narrative reports.
  • Provide administrative support for the audit of programs/ projects and support the implementation of audit recommendations.
  • Provide administrative support in monitoring budget preparation and the finances of programs/projects; including the finalization of FACE forms;
  • Process payment for consultants;
  • Create requisitions in Atlas;
• Programme Administrative Support to Programmes:
  • Assist in monitoring results of the Implementing Partners to ensure that the project achievements are in line with target indicators, and impact is monitored and documented.
  • Support with mobilization of community women and girls; boys and men in all UN Women's intervention locations across Borno Adamawa and Yobe states.
  • Organize and coordinate filing of correspondences/documents and ensure up to date filing. Maintain both hard copies and electronic copies of official records and reference files.
  • Prepare presentation materials/slides in PowerPoint for presentations for meetings/workshops and keep all papers ready for meetings in consultation with the program team.
  • Provide administrative support to Local Project Appraisal Committee (LPAC) meetings, preparation and review of required documents, and follow-ups with program teams for timely disbursements to partners.
  • Provide support in monitoring and evaluation of the programs on reporting guidelines and procedures as per UN Women‘s rules and regulations.
  • Assist in coordinating with civil society especially women's civil society networks,  State
  • Provide administrative and procurement support, organization of conferences, workshops, and missions, and create a budget for the events.
  • Make travel arrangements as necessary including preparation of travel requisitions and claims.
  • Draft minutes in meetings, as delegated.
  • Support track donor reporting deadlines, AWP, procurement plans, mid-term, and annual reviews.
  • Undertake field visits to monitor the performance of commitments by implementing partners and ensure program objectives are met.
• Provide Administrative Support to Coordination Activities and Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing:
  • Assist in the development of meetings, corporate progress reports, and project briefs focusing on capturing contribution towards results.
  • Support knowledge building and management through collection and dissemination of best practices, success stories, and lessons learned on gender mainstreaming in the Triple Nexus.
  • Provide administrative support synthesis of lessons learned and best practices related to program management and finance;
  • Provide administrative support to the organization of training for the office staff and partners on the program and operations-related issues.
  • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
• Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers program mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:
  • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and taking an active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
  • 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.
  • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
  • Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results, and opportunities.
  • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;

Requirements
Required Experience:

• 3 years of experience in Working with programs under gender, promoting women and girls empowerment in humanitarian
• Working with the UN system is desirable
• Understanding of gender issues as they link with humanitarian, peace, and development
• Advocacy and Networking
• Programme Administration

Area(s) of Expertise:

• Social work, Development programmes, Community development

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Desirable
• Hausa, Level: Fair, Desirable

Required Education Level:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Gender Studies, Conflict / Humanitarian Studies, Business Administration, International Development or any of the Social Sciences or related field

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Note

• United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals.
• We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics.
• As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person's race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
• Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

Application Deadline  13th May, 2022.

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