UN VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT

1. Description of Assignment title: UN Specialist Coordinator

2. Host entity: Name and acronym of host entity

3. Mission and Objectives: Mission and objectives in UVP are taken directly from the host entity

4. Assignment Country: Insert country of assignment

5. Volunteer Category: National UN Volunteer Specialist

6. Number of assignments: Enter number of volunteers

7. Start date: Click or tap to enter a date.

8. Duration in months or set expected end date:

9. Possibility of extension: Yes No

*Dependent on continuation of mandate, availability of funding, operational necessity and
satisfactory performance; there is no guarantee of assignment extension.

10. Sustainable Development Goal: Choose an SDG.

11. Assignment context: Brief context of the project

e.g. This UNV assignment is part of [Host Agency’s] project/flagship programming initiative etc.
Provide brief description of the project including relevant stakeholders, outcomes etc. and/or
include web link.

For UNICEF DOAs include the following:

In addition to duty station specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation
of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization
(WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not
apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF
premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with,
nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include,
for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We
encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable
accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.

12. Task description:

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of (Host Entity / indicate function) or his/her
designated mandated representative(s) (indicate the function), UN Specialist Coordinator will
supervisor and monitoring overall Community Volunteer programmes as well as Community
Coordinator. The Specialist Coordinator will supervise and support in on-boarding of Community

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Volunteers, learning, contract management and reporting. Accountability for contract management
lies with the UNV Volunteer Service Center.

UN Specialist Coordinator to make about the inclusion of the community volunteers to the UN
Security Management Systems Framework lies with the host entity. UN Specialist Coordinator is
expected to work closely with UNV Field Unit and Regional Offices and undertake following tasks
depending on the project requirements.

Volunteer mobilization and management

 Support the host entity to plan and organize the UN Community Volunteer deployment
 Guide Community Coordinator in development of descriptions of assignment
 Work closely with the Field Security Officer and provide support to the UN Designated Official
to ensure a detailed understanding among UN Volunteers on all security-related issues;
 Plan context-appropriate techniques for the on-boarding and learning of UN Community
Volunteers
 Ensure that incoming and outgoing UN Community Volunteers are adequately briefed and
debriefed.
 Monitor the well-being and performance of serving UN Volunteers and discussions with their
supervisors and counterparts;
 Manage supervision, performance assessment and capacity development of UNV
Community Coordinator and Community Volunteers
 Support selected candidates and volunteers in overall volunteer management in absence of
Community Coordinator including UVP related tasks
 Support candidates and UN volunteers to facilitation of mandatory UN and UNV courses in
absence of Community Coordinator
 Coordinate activities, workshops and plan events if necessary
 Act as liaison point for emergency situations (medical evacuations and death of volunteer)
and inform UNV Regional Programme Specialist, host entity and Volunteer Service Center
immediately
 Provide overall management and administrative support to Community Volunteers
 Host entities may designate additional related tasks to the Specialist Coordinator function.

Advocacy and Partnership building

 Liaise with UN agencies in the country to ensure an understanding of UNV’s mandate, key
offers and the added value that Community Volunteer assignments bring in support to the
achievement of their respective mandates
 Establish, foster and maintain effective outreach and relationships with local civil society
organizations, prioritizing those focused on volunteerism, to contribute to community-led
sustainable development in the country;
 Strengthen and determine business intelligence related to partnerships, promotion of
volunteerism
 Encourage and monitor serving Community Volunteers to embrace the ideals of
volunteerism, act as advocates for volunteer action in the community, and document their
experiences in promoting volunteerism

Self-learning

• Undertake auto-didactic course on all relevant matters related to Volunteer Management

Cycle in the first 2 weeks of assignment.

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Furthermore, UN Specialist Coordinator is encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme
mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities
in the course of their work.

13. Area(s) of specialization:

14. Required skills and experience:

 Bachelor’s degree in an area relevant to community or social development, project management

or human resource management.
 At least 3 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in
community development, programme management or human resource management.
 Previous experience in partnership building is required
 Experience with following established administrative processes
 Excellent oral and written communication skills;
 Translation skills are an asset;
 Knowledge of the local project context including local languages and security issues;
 Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners including grassroots
community members;
 Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
 Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
 Have affinity with or interest in X [fill in relevant area of the host agency’s work], volunteerism as a
mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

15. Requerid experience: 3 years

16. Area(s) of expertise (select all that apply)

Administration
Agriculture
Architecture and settlements
Arts and design
Business management
Communication
Community development
Crisis and emergency response
Development programmes
Economics and finance
Education
Elections and governance
Energy and environment
Engineering and construction
Facility management
Health
Human resources
Information technology
Legal affairs
Logistics and inventory
Manual labour and skilled trades

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 Natural and life sciences
Procurement and contracting

17. Required education: Bachelor degree or equivalent

18. Languages : Working knowledge of is required
Working knowledge of [the local/other language] is required/desirable

19. Competencies and values: (the list below is indicative, to be adapted by the host entity based
on the HE organizational values)
 Accountability
 Adaptability and flexibility
 Creativity
 Judgement and decision-making
 Planning and organising
 Professionalism
 Self-management

20. Living conditions and other remarks:

[Provide brief description of relevant living conditions in duty station – e.g. security
situation, access and air travel, climate, cultural awareness such as dress code /
alcohol use, cost of living, accommodation options, availability of
food/water/electricity, medical facilities, banking facilities, communications
infrastructure, etc.

End with encouraging but cautioning statement such as “XXX is a unique country and XXX is a
unique (humanitarian) operation. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also
requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than
elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness
to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little
comfort, are essential.

21. Driving license needed: Yes No

22. Assignment is reserved exclusively for persons with disabilities: Yes No
23. Reasonable Accommodation: Yes No
24. Accessibility measures in place:

25. Additional accessibility info:

Other Information

Inclusivity Statement

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

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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.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

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’s
policy

Duty stations

Assignment 1:

Hiring Manager for this assignment:

[Name, functional title, email, Host Agency, location, date]

Alternate Hiring Manager for this assignment (if available):

[Name, functional title, email, Host Agency, location, date]

Supervisor of UN Volunteer (if known):

[Name, functional title, email, Host Agency, location, date]

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