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• Coordinate partnership building activities in Western region of
  Uganda
• Support the partnership specialist to mobilize more partners in the
  regions to join the project to increased resource mobilization and project
  impact
• Build and maintain effective relationships with local and regional
  level partners

• Coordinate volunteers on duty capacity building and post assignment
  support and address all issues and inquiries from both volunteers and host
  institutions
• Plan and lead site visits to host institution to review the progress
  of each volunteer hosted, including discussion and resolution of any challenges
• Plan and lead meeting/training at the end of the placement cycle
  with volunteers and host employers, including career fairs
• Support coordination of dissemination events to share programme
  learning
• Oversee and offer guidance to the coordination of alumni network
  initiatives
• Design and oversee ongoing career guidance and job placement support
  for volunteers and alumni.
• Support to implementing partners including Volunteer Host
  Institutions in the coordination of activities to ensure their efficient
  and effective contribution to project outcomes
• Mobilize and maintain an updated database of graduate volunteers
  hosting institutions working/interested in working with project in the
  region
• Manage a database of volunteers in the region and offer guidance to
  the recruitment process

• Provide guidance to volunteers on the reporting templates, review
  volunteer monthly reports and offer feedback and guidance as required
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports and as when
  required progress reports detailing progress against the output targets
• Closely monitor overall the project progress, impact and risks and
  inform the project board of any changes within the project environment
  which would affect foreseen and agreed upon expected outcomes;
• Sharing information regularly on the progress of project
  implementation, and any relevant issues as may be necessary;

• Actively participate in the development and preparation of annual
  workplans, quarterly reports and other reports
• Promote knowledge sharing through the organization’s processes,
  systems and departments/units by helping develop and strengthen links
  between them to facilitate exchange of information
• Identifying and codifying good practices locally and regionally for
  consideration;
• Synthesis of lessons learnt and document best practices;
• Proactively contribute to knowledge networks and communities of
  practice.

• 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 instance in events that mark IVD);
• 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 publications/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.

• Effective partnership development and support
• Efficient volunteer Placement, Coordination, monitoring and
  reporting
• Knowledge building and sharing
• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for
  development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of
  volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations UN Volunteers Graduate
  Volunteer Scheme Coordinator, Western Region career opportunity should a
  University Degree in development studies, Community Development, business
  administration, management, economics, or related field.
• Post Graduate Diploma or Certification in Project Management an
  advantage
• At least three (3) years of professional experience involving
  programme/project development and management;
• Experience in Knowledge Management and coordination with a diversity
  of stakeholders;
• Experience in field level coordination of similar initiatives an
  advantage

• Actively seeks to improve programmes or services
• Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the
  box”
• Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things
• Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches

• Keeps abreast of new developments in his/her own occupation and
  profession
• Actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally
• Contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates
• Seeks feedback to learn and improve

• Takes ownership for all responsibilities and honors commitments
• Delivers outputs for which one ha responsibility within prescribed
  time, cost and quality standards
• Operates in compliance with organisational regulations and rules
• Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those
  of the work unit, where applicable

• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies
• Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing
  work
• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning
• Uses time efficiently

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is
  willing to learn from others
• Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even
  when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position

• Speaks and write clear and effectively
• Listen to others, correctly interprets messages from others and
  responds appropriately
• Tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people
  informed

• Keeps abreast of available technology
• Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work
  of the Office
• Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks
• Shows willingness to learn new technology

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