Job Opportunities at the United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Location: Makurdi, Benue
Host Entity: UNDP
Type: Onsite
Expected Start Date: 02/21/2022
Duration: 12 months
Area(s) of Expertise: Information
Sustainable Development Goal: No Poverty
Volunteer Category: National UN Volunteer Specialist

Context

• In order to address the need for continued and systematic analysis of contextual risks in Nigeria, the Country Office has developed the design of a Crisis Risk Dashboard (CRD) with the support of UNDP Crisis Bureau.
• The CRD is an online platform for data aggregation and visualization, aimed at facilitating the identification, tracking and analysis of contextual risks by the UNDP Country Office and potentially the wider UN Country Team.
• UNDP Crisis Bureau and the Country Office will work together on developing, maintaining and using the CRD. As a next step, the Country Office and Crisis Bureau are seeking to recruit an information management officer (IMO) who will lead on key aspects of the CRD design and finalization, especially related to data management and technical support.

Task Description

• The UN Volunteer will work under the supervision of the Crisis Prevention and Recovery Advisor to the UNDP Resident Representative and Deputy Resident Representative, in the key functions listed below.
• He/she will also work closely with the UNDP Nigeria Communication unit, the Resident Coordinator office, Regional Information Management Officer, as part of the UNDP-UNV Tandem Teams Initiative . Summary of key functions:
• Conflict data Capture, Management and Analysis
• Data Visualization, Reporting and Application
• Technical Support Data Capture, Management and Analysis:
• Identify key data gaps for informed crisis risk tracking in the country.
• Propose a strategy and implementation plan for capturing required primary data
• Develop a process for and understand primary data gathering (e.g. designing and con-ducting periodic perception surveys)
• Identify and integrate additional primary and secondary data into the Crisis Risk Dash-board as required by evolving needs including the development, implementation and management of new indicators and corresponding data that are associated with the crisis risk model;
• Propose revisions and improvements to the overall design framework and data re-quirements for the risk tracking system, using as the key tool the Crisis Risk Dash-board (CRD) – a purpose-designed platform developed by CRU for online information management and data visualization - and ensure content is current, comprehensive, and follows relevant metadata standards; Data Visualization, Reporting and Application:
• Produce and update information products such as maps, charts, and infographics by turning data into graphical products to convey messages and a storyline as well as support strategic and operational decision-making;
• Explore ways of presenting crisis risk profiles and early warning more effectively through visual representations (charts, graphs, tables and diagrams) through the CRD;
• Provide technical assistance in translating data and other program information into easy visual representations, in accordance with data visualization best practices;
• Consolidate operational information on a regular schedule to support analysis and de-sign and implement sustainable information management and dissemination systems for data collections for the CRD, where required. Training and Technical Support:
• Provide substantive input on information management toward the development of guidance and training materials in support of the Country Office / Country Team appli-cation of the CRD;
• Provide maintenance and end-user technical support in issues relating to the CRD in-formation management use, including troubleshooting for data entry and access to the existing database;
• Provide technical assistance in order to build capacity of staff on how to integrate data visualization approaches into their work as well as how to update and monitor existing dashboards. 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 in-stance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• 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 publica-tions/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
• Crisis Risk Dashboard (CRD) for Nigeria is designed and functional.
• The tool designed provides up-to-date data visualization and Reporting.
• The CRD is implemented with the support of UNDP and the wider UNCT in Nigeria. The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is sys-tematically 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 Education Level

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Information Management, Information Systems, Social Science or related field.

Required experience:

• 3 years of experience in Information management, information systems, geographic information systems (GIS), database development, web management, visualization, or other related areas;
• Age: 27 - 80.
• Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
• Conducting primary research, particularly in crisis contexts;
• Managing information in international development or humanitarian context as well as relevant experience within the UN system is highly desirable;
• Data visualization and dashboards;
• Excellent client / customer services;
• Understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the management of information in an international development or humanitarian context;
• Conducting data collection using various methods;
• Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relations with people of different cultural

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required

Competencies and Values:

• Accountability Adaptability and Flexibility Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Creativity Knowledge Sharing Respect for Diversity Working in Teams.

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Type: Online
Duration: 12 weeks
Slot: 4 Openings
Description of assignment title: Help With Graphic Designing for the Community ODF Project
Expected start date: Invalid Date
Sustainable Development Goal: Clean Water And Sanitation
For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required: 1 - 5

Mission and Objectives

• PHAAE is a non-profit organization duly registered in Nigeria working on issues affecting women, adolescent girls and children in the areas of Water & Nutrition, Sanitation & Hygiene.
• Our motivation is on empowering  women and girls to lead healthy and meaningful lives.

Our Mission:

• PHAAE aims at eradicating health inequalities and water poverty in Nigeria by working more on water, sanitation and hygiene issues in the nation and by providing rural dwellers with access to clean water and affordable sanitation facilities.
• We share a joint cause with the united Nations in the implementation of Sustainable Goal 6, Clean Water and Sanitation.
• Ultimately our purpose is to contribute to the eradication of poverty by tackling existing health issues which could easily have been avoided by making clean water, nutrition and decent sanitation facilities available for all.

Vision:

• Is of a Nigeria & Africa where women ang girls from all communinities are empowered to lead healthy and fulfilling lives in safe, healthy and disease free conditions.

Our Values:

• Accountability: We are accountable for every of our ambitious goals and we deliver on every of our commitments.
• Transparency: We propagate clearness and avoid ambiguity in all our dealings and engagements.
• Learning: We learn and adapt to every of our experiences to improve our performance and impact.
• Professionalism: In our work and displays we demonstrate a high level of professionalism and we are culturally sensitive when working with any population.
• Partnerships: We are open to associate with diverse communities to co devise and realize sustainable results

Context

• PHAAE is currently looking for 4 volunteers to design educational materials on our pilot project on Open Defecation and also our 2022 calendar.
• Volunteers will be asked to create a series of drawing in order to illustrate our on-going Programs.
• We are looking for 4 talented illustrators and designers with references. Volunteers must have the ability to think out of the box, with good sense of humor & have previous working experience as well.

Task Description

• The task will also include creating educational graphics for awareness creation on social media with topics on clean water, toilet and hand hygiene, and open defecation etc.
• Volunteers will also help create a children friendly health education materials on hand washing and open defecation

Requirements
Required experience:

• Profile: 4 Years experiences in 1 relevant field: Drawing, Cartooning, Character Designer, Story-boarder)
• Professional skills: Character Design, Cartooning, Drawing, Adobe Illustrator Expert, Adobe Photoshop Expert, English (very good level needed).
• Personal skill: Must be able to "Think outside the box", Responsive, Very Adaptive, Creativity, Work well on short notice.

Languages:

• English, Level: Working knowledge, Required

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Host Entity: Noble Missions for Change Initiative
Type: Online
Expected Start Date: Invalid Date
Duration: 12 months
Number of assignments:3
Sustainable Development Goal: Quality Education
Volunteer Category: International UN Youth Volunteer

Mission and Objectives

• Noble Missions is a tech non-profit social enterprise based in Nigeria with support from volunteers all over the world .
• We deploy technology to realize the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs). Our vision is to see a world where technology is available and accessible to all citizens to foster sustainable development and reduce hunger. And our mission is using digital tools to advance education in Africa.

Context

• Every child in Nigeria has a right to free 9 years of education. And after the 9 years period, many drop out of school because their parents don't have the resources to sponsor the remaining years of school.
• This assignment is been carried out to make a case for free 12 years of education, especially for girls. It will contribute to our ongoing advocacy on the need for education to be free in Nigeria for at least 12 years.

Task Description

• There has been a clamour for free quality 12 years of education. And some countries have gone ahead to make it free.
• In fact, countries like Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Lebanon, Turkey, Sri Lanka and Uruguay provide free education at all levels, including college and university for its citizens.
• This task is about researching to know which countries have the first 12 years of education free, how are they funding it and how has the free education impacted the country, negative or positive? Can the research findings be used to convince other countries to make their education free?

Required Experience
The volunteers should be experienced in designing and implementing a research project. Other core skills include:

• Desk review
• Data analysis, and
• Report writing.

Languages:

• English, Level: Working knowledge, Required.

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Host Entity: UNODC
Type: Onsite
Expected Start Date: 03/10/2022
Duration: 12 months
Sustainable Development Goal: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Volunteer Category: International UN Youth Volunteer

Mission and Objectives

• For more than 25 years, UNODC, through its Country Office in Nigeria, has been cooperating with the Federal Government, its specialized agencies, the judiciary, as well as select State Governments, civil society and the private sector in making Nigeria safer from drugs, crime and terrorism.
• In doing so, UNODC, as part of the United Nations Country Team, is contributing to Nigeria's achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
• Presently, UNODC provides support in the areas of anti-corruption, counter-terrorism and the prevention of violent extremism, drug prevention, treatment and control, the fight against organized and maritime crime, action against trafficking in persons and smuggling of mi-grants, justice sector reform, prevention of HIV/AIDS in prison settings and related to drug use, fight against wildlife and forest crime.

Context

• Since 2011, UNODC has been providing support to the Nigerian Government and its various relevant ministries and agencies in effectively the 19 universal legal instruments against terrorism, along with the relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions.
• The implementation of these conventions, protocols and resolutions is informed by the guidance provided by the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. UNODC works closely with the Nigerian government to strengthen rule of law-based criminal justice responses to terrorism. UNODC delivers capacity-building support to law enforcement officials, legal advisors, prosecutors, defence attorneys and judges; provides technical assistance to policy makers on the legal and policy framework related to terrorism, and works with local partners to prevent and counter violent extremism.

Task Description
Working under the overall guidance of the UNODC Country Representative and under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer, the UN Volunteer will support the work of UNODC Country Office in Nigeria to strengthen the rule of law in Nigeria. He/she will specifically undertake the following tasks:

• Assist in conducting research in the areas of security, rule of law, crime prevention, criminal justice and transnational organized crime, in support of the identification of threats, technical assistance needs and the design of possible technical assistance interventions;
• Support in providing substantive input and coordination for the planning, preparation, organization and implementation of project activities, supporting the project manager to ensure that all administrative and logistics arrangements are in place. This will entail contributing to the preparation of draft letters, talking points, agendas, terms of references  and other relevant working documents.
• Support, as required, the implementation of UNODC’s project portfolio and related activities in Nigeria in the field of transnational organized crime and other areas related to the rule of law, crime prevention, criminal justice;
• Participate in and report on meetings, workshops and other events organized by UNODC, other international development partners and national counterparts in the areas of security, crime prevention, criminal justice and transnational organized crime;
• Liaise with UNODC headquarters and other regional/field offices to assist the preparation and conduct of project activities.
• Supports the monitoring and evaluation of projects, programmes and activities of the office, collects and analyses data on project impact and results, and prepares and provides inputs to reports;
• Supports the identification of funding opportunities, monitors donor priorities, helps to maintain donor relations and fundraising activities, and ensure timely, accurate and compelling donor reporting.

Requirements
Education:

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Law, Criminology, Security, Social sciences, International Relations, Project Management or related fields. 

Required Experience:

• 0 years of experience in the area of rule of law, security, counter-terrorism, access to justice, crime prevention, criminal justice, organized crime; and/or experience in project management and/or monitoring and evaluation, advocacy, donor relations (preferably 1 year of experience).

Area(s) of Expertise:

• Security and protection, Legal affairs.

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required.

Competencies and Values:

• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Ethics and Values
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Working in teams.

Eligibility Criteria
This assignment is funded by the Government of France, therefore the following specific criteria will apply:

• Age: 18 - 26
• Only French nationals are eligible to apply.
• Candidates must be between 22 and 26 years of age at the time of the application.
• In addition to the requirements of the DOA, candidates must have obtained a Master-1 certificate and should have at least 6 months up to a maximum of 3 years of experience.
• The Government of France will review the profiles and invite longlisted candidates for pre-assessment interviews. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews with the UN Host Entity.
• Deployment will be in October 2022, after the Assignment Preparation Training organized by UNV and the Journée d’Accueil organized by MEAE.
• Notionality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

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Host Entity: UNICEF
Type: Onsite
Expected Start Date: 01/04/2022
Duration: 12 months
Sustainable Development Goal: Good Health and Well-Being
Volunteer Category: International UN Volunteer Specialist

Mission and Objectives

• UNICEF is responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. UNICEF Health program is designed to support national health priorities with focus on programs that will positively impact on the lives of the most disadvantaged children, such as the prevention and treatment of diseases through establishing community-level efforts and services to promote the health and well-being of children.
• In line with this strategy, UNICEF supports immunization and health prevention programs for childhood diseases and funding for sustainable health services. UNICEF programs have been guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989), which affirms the right of all children to "the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health and to facilities for the treatment of illness and rehabilitation of health".
• UNICEF is committed to realizing the rights of all children to help them build a strong foundation and have the best chance of fulfilling their potential. We believe that ensuring a happy and healthy child begins before birth: from ensuring his/her mother has access to good neonatal care and delivering in a clean, safe environment to reaching adulthood as a responsible, healthy and informed parent to the next generation. This journey relies on a child having access to shelter, good nutrition, clean water and sanitation, healthcare and education.

Context

• UNICEF is responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. UNICEF Health program is designed to support national health priorities with focus on programs that will positively impact on the lives of the most disadvantaged children, such as the prevention and treatment of diseases through establishing community-level efforts and services to promote the health and well-being of children.
• In line with this strategy, UNICEF supports immunization and health prevention programs for childhood diseases and funding for sustainable health services.
• UNICEF programs have been guided by the?Convention on the Rights of the Child?(1989), which affirms the right of all children to “the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health and to facilities for the treatment of illness and rehabilitation of health.”
• The scope of the job duties ranges from methodical data collection, analysis, and reporting, to effective monitoring and analysis of project implementation and management, with limited independent technical decisions on project implementation and evaluation which will impact on project efficiency and delivery.
• The nature of the job is mostly contributory technical work requiring substantive technical analysis and core knowledge of the specialized functional area. The work makes substantial contribution to the achievement of planned objectives of the project teams and the Section at the solid professional quality level. The supervisor guides and oversees the work process, progress and end-results delivery.
• The work also includes the review of appropriateness and completeness of financial and supply documentation as well as adherence to established allotments. Technical expertise is required to analyse data and background information in support of emergency situation analysis, risk analysis and updates. The job requires professional judgement to interpret and apply guidelines correctly. If necessary, recommends deviations

Task Description
Under the direct supervision of Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Kano, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Emergency Preparedness:

• Provides professional assistance in risk analysis to identify emergency-prone conditions/situations and contribute to early warning and timely emergency preparedness.
• Participate in the formulation of plans of action in preparation and response to emergencies. Gathers information on best practices in emergency situations for the preparation of contingency plans. Monitors compliance of all sectors with emergency plans of action.
• Identifies formal and informal sources of information. Collects, interprets and analyses all available data on the evolving emergency situation and its implications to the emergency operation. Keeps the effective flow of information and communication crucial for the planning and implementation of emergency measures. Identifies availability of resources in emergency prone areas.
• Supports in organizing and conducting staff training for the office’s capacity building in emergencies preparedness and response. Provides briefing, as required. Participates in other emergency training workshops in the region, and contributes to enhancement of the emergency preparedness and response capability of the office staff.

Emergency Response:

• In the event of an emergency, promptly assists in implementing the initial operational tasks relating to emergency assistance. Immediately collects reliable information to verify the nature and extend of the emergency with staff, government officials, other UN agencies or local organizations and media.
• Follows up to ensure that the office is provided with effective telecommunications facility and staff security assistance in an emergency, as necessary. Contacts with all UNICEF staff and their dependants and visitors to ensure their safety and whereabouts, and promptly informs head of office, supervisor and other emergency staff.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Public Health, Health Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Law, Public Health, Nutrition, International Relations, Business Administration or other related disciplines.

Required Experience:

• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level.
• Substantive knowledge and experience related to emergency readiness and preparedness.

Area(s) of Expertise:

• Crisis and emergency response, Crisis and emergency response, Crisis and emergency response.

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required.

Competencies and Values:

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Building Trust
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Creativity
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Judgement and Decision-making,
• Leadership
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Working in Team.

Eligibility Criteria
This assignment is funded by the Government of the Republic of Ireland and therefore specific criteria apply:

• Age: 27 - 80
• Only the following are eligible to apply: Irish citizens or a European Economic Area nationals with an unrestricted right to reside in Ireland or have a declaration of refugee status from the Minister for Justice and Law Reform.
• The start of the assignment is scheduled for April 2022.
• Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.