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• Delivering As One; including UNDAF localization, implementation and
  planning
• Support the UNAC to operationalize the UNDAF through the Annual Work
  Plans, and in particular support-Advancement of the One Leader pillar by
  making sure that the UNAC role is acknowledged and visible to all
  stakeholders including the refugee response framework and ReHOPE as part
  of strengthening the Humanitarian-Development Nexus.
• Advancement of the One Voice pillar by enhancing internal UN
  information sharing and external communication with relevant stakeholders.
  To this effect liaise with the United Nations Communications Group.
• Advancement of the One Programme pillar by actively contributing to
  joint implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the UNDAF action plan
  and joint programmes at the field level
• Advancement of the Operating as One by supporting operational
  harmonization by identifying possible areas for common/shared operations
  and support/harness (already existing) practices for common services in
  the field in collaboration with the OMT
• Organize and ensure the joint planning and monitoring and evaluation
  of common/joint UN activities in the field.

• Support the UNAC to build strategic partnership with various actors
  at the regional level around the UN Post 2015/Agenda 2030 Advocacy
  Strategy, including enhancing advocacy at SDGs localization and
  integration in local development planning.
• Support the UNAC in the mobilization of partners toward the
  provision of strategic and technical support to district leaders around
  mainstreaming SDG financing at the local level.

• In line with the district capacity needs assessment conducted under the
  UNAC System and other partners and other capacity analysis, support the
  UNAC in the building of strategic partnership at the local level including
  District Local Government, CSOs, Private Sector, Cultural/ Traditional/
  Religious Institutions, etc. at addressing key bottlenecks to advancing
  local development.
• Support the UNAC in his/her role to strengthen the government’s
  capacity around regional coordination leadership, functional
  organizational skills, aid effectiveness and management, business operations
  and business process re-engineering at the local level.
• Support the UNACs to build local partnership and alignment of
  efforts around capacity development (coordination, functional operational
  skills and technical skills in specialized areas as may be required for
  key units) for district local government.

• Support the UN Area Coordinator/ or Area Security coordinator in
  his/her representative role/functions as direct representative of the RC
  in chairing monthly UN meetings in the region bringing to the attention of
  the RC (through the RCO-Field Coordinator) concerns raised by the UN
  family and partners posted in the field. The monthly meetings are expected
  to address the following:
• Common UN concerns in the region that are inclusive of humanitarian,
  recovery and development efforts in alignment with the UNDAF and other
  agreed regional plans including Rehope
• Reporting back to regional meetings the key action points and
  feedbacks from national level coordination platforms
• Share relevant updates on UN joint programmes and joint initiatives
  in the field
• Support the Area Coordinator to support the local government in
  convening sector and regional meetings and ensure that UN Sector Support
  Leads participate in Sector and regional meetings and if possible in
  district Technical Planning meetings.
• If need be and in situations of humanitarian emergency, support the
  UNAC to participate in relevant District Disaster Management Committees
  meetings and actions.
• Support the UNAC to represent the regional UN teams and the RC in
  meetings or programmes organized by the Office of the Prime Minister (or
  specific branches of the central Government). In the South West, the UN
  will sit in the Development partners meetings and, when called by the OPM
  including other regional and technical working group meetings.
• Support inter-agency meetings with central government to provide a
  broad forum for information sharing on operational matters.
• Prepare and submit weekly situation reports/briefs highlighting the
  key issues for Kampala’s concern; and monthly written UNAC reports in the
  standard reporting format and submit to the RCO through the Field
  Coordinator. This includes the documentation of best practices, success
  stories and lessons learnt.
• Perform other functions/tasks as may be assigned to you directly by
  the UNAC or through the UNAC by the RCO Kampala.

• Strengthening their knowledge and understanding of the concept of
  volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and taking
  active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
• Getting acquainted with and building on traditional and/or local
  forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Reflecting on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are
  undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
• Contributing articles/write-ups on field experiences and submitting
  them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assisting with the UNV Buddy programme for newly-arrived UNV
  volunteers;
• Promoting or advising local groups in the use of online
  volunteering, or encouraging relevant local individuals and organizations
  to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible,
  etc.

• Support implementation of DaO including the localization and
  implementation of the UNDAF (2016-2020) at the regional level including
  the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus (ReHOPE)
• Support the localization of the Post 2015/Agenda 2030, including
  SDGs financing at the local level
• Support the strengthening of capacity development for local partners
  including the District Local Government to accelerate local development
  and effective aid management
• Support the functionalization of effective Humanitarian Development
  coordination mechanism at the district and regional level
• Support the advancement of UNV core values by participating in other
  volunteers related activities
• Fostered UN internal coherence, especially in relation to the UNAC
  area.
• Enhanced implementation of Delivering as One and UNDAF and SDGs
  localization at the regional levels
• Enhanced coordination between UN and government leadership as well
  as international aid efforts, including capacity building of the district
  government sector lead in coordination responsibility supported
• The output for the NUNV will be to support the UNAC to prepare an
  Annual Review Report. The report will include an analysis of main
  humanitarian/recovery and development issues arising during the year of
  implementation in the region. The report will include highlights on joint
  efforts by UN agencies and it will feed into the annual RC report.
• The NUNV will help prepare updates and reports on the status of the
  piloting of Delivering as One.
• The NUNV will additionally undertake regular production of
  coordination support tools (calendars, district profiles etc.) and any
  other tasks as assigned by the UNAC or RCO.

• The ideal applicant for the United Nations Volunteers National Field
  Coordination Officer job placement should hold a university degree or its
  equivalent, preferably in the fields of Economics, Social Sciences,
  International Relations, Political Sciences or related field.
• At least three years of experience in development work, preferably
  with experience working in the field and/or on coordination.
• Experience working in the field, especially in Western Uganda would
  be a plus
• Knowledge of UN system is an advantage.

• Corporate Competencies:
• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical
  standards;
• Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of
  UN;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age
  sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

• Development and Operational Effectiveness:
• Strong negotiating and lobbying skills
• Basic knowledge of UN operations and institutional mandates,
  policies, plus good knowledge of core strategic guidelines related to
  HIV/AIDS prevention are required.
• Strong background in the field of advocacy, communications and
  public information, ability to address a range of issues related to
  information requirements, including taking a lead on major public HIV/AIDS
  information campaigns; substantial and diverse experience in all facets of
  communications and public information, and proven ability to
  conceptualize, design and implement major campaigns.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills and ability to
  coordinate the work of others, work to tight deadlines and handle multiple
  concurrent projects/activities.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills and ability to
  establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural,
  multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Management and Leadership:
• Focuses on impact and results for client and responds positively to
  feedback;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive constructive
  attitude;
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
• Remain calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
• Knowledge Management and Learning:
• Promotes knowledge management in the UN and a learning environment
  in the office through leadership and personal example;
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development
  in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired
  skills.

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