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Job Title:  Welfare Officer

Organisation: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Hosting Organisation: United Nations Regional Service Centre in Entebbe (RSCE)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well-supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Develop programmes designed to improve the quality of life of staff members within the mission area;
• Monitor environmental factors that could lead to unhealthy life style;

Increase and improve staff awareness and information about social and recreational opportunities available in the duty station through, among others, the following activities:

• Contributing to the induction training of new staff,
• Producing a guide to the local amenities,
• Regularly updating information posted on the intranet system,
• Facilitating access to housing information,
• Developing links with local resources as appropriate,
• Convening representative staff welfare committees;
• Provide inputs to the onboarding program, especially in terms of implementing “cultural awareness” for staff in the Entity;
• Develop regular recreational activities for staff (such as outings, and other social events) and work in partnership with Administration to secure a staff recreation space and gym;
• Facilitate various welfare initiatives aimed at providing a conducive work environment for RSCE staff, including their families;
• Participate in developing expertise, profile, and capacity of the Welfare Unit by identifying activities in line with the strategic and operational needs of the RSCE;
• Assess on a regular basis the welfare needs of staff member and propose appropriate actions and initiatives;
• Act as a non-clinical counselling resource to any RSCE staff member requiring non-judgmental support and assistance in resolving any personal and/or work-related problem(s) in consultation with the Staff Counsellors as necessary;
• Organize memorial services for international civilian staff in cases of death within the duty station and acts as focal point/resource person for these families;
• When working with national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training;
• Perform other related duties as may be required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent in Social work
• At least three years of experience in Social sciences
• English, Level: Fluent, Required
• French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Competencies and values

• Communication
• Respect for diversity and Gender
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Team work

How to Apply:

All interested applicants who wish to join United Nations Volunteers (UNV) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job details.

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Deadline: 21^st April 2022

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