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UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION STABILIZATION MISSION IN THE DR CONGO (MUNOSCO)
Coordination Officer, UNV Field Office
Entebbe, Uganda
Coordination Officer, UNV Field Office
Closing: May 29, 2024
9 days remainingPublished: May 20, 2024 (1 day ago)
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Requirements
- The applicant for the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Coordination Officer, UNV Field Office job must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, business administration, management, human resources or related field.
- Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
- Three years of experience in coordination, administration and in support to management.
- Previous experience as a volunteer and/or previous DPKO experience, preferably in a developing country and within a UNV Field Unit, would be a strong asset.
- Area(s) of expertise: Administration, Human resources, Volunteer management
- Age: 27 – 80 years
- Driving license: Yes Required
- Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required
- French, Level: Working knowledge, Required
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Requirements
- The applicant for the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Coordination Officer, UNV Field Office job must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, business administration, management, human resources or related field.
- Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
- Three years of experience in coordination, administration and in support to management.
- Previous experience as a volunteer and/or previous DPKO experience, preferably in a developing country and within a UNV Field Unit, would be a strong asset.
- Area(s) of expertise: Administration, Human resources, Volunteer management
- Age: 27 – 80 years
- Driving license: Yes Required
- Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required
- French, Level: Working knowledge, Required
- Facilitate and coordinate the integration process of MONUSCO and Agencies components of the Field Unit;
- Provide management support to the PM in activities such as UNVs annual appraisals (VPA), VRA and contract renewals;
- Coordinate the mobilization and recruitment of volunteers in collaboration with UNV HQ and all sections of the mission; including communication and updates to UNV PM and section chiefs / hiring managers;
- Coordinate the arrival and check-in of newly recruited UN Volunteers and update the related online systems and tools;
- Coordinate the check-out and departure of outgoing UN Volunteers, and update the related online systems and tools;
- Support UNV PM during the budgeting and staffing exercise for the UNV component of the mission, including communication to sections, Budget Office, UNV HQ and volunteers;
- Ensure information flow between UNV PM and UN Volunteers regarding all activities;
- Act as focal point for inquires about redeployment, local working and security conditions, accommodation issues, and all matters related to the Conditions of Service;
- Process and maintain records of re-deployment, transfers and temporary duty assignments (TDY) for all UN Volunteers;
- Oversee approval of UN Volunteer leave requests and reports; monitor attendance;
- Ensure that monthly volunteer statistics and post data reports are sent to UNV PM and to UNV HQ;
- Support, in coordination with the UNV PM and the UNV Programme Officer (PO), the planning and preparation of UNV HQ field monitoring visits;
- Plan and participate to field missions outside Goma;
- Ensure effective coordination and logistical support in collaboration with the Public Information Officer for volunteer advocacy and social activities;
- Ensure proper and timely information flow to volunteers regarding policies, changes and developments in relation to volunteers’ administration & management (UNV COS and Mission Policies).
- Assist the Finance Officer with payroll activities, entries and queries.
- Facilitate detailed briefing sessions for new recruits;
- Any other duties as requested by the supervisor.
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