Job Title: UNV Welfare Officer
Organisation: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Placement Organization: United Nations Regional Service Centre in Entebbe, Uganda (RSCE)
Duty Station: Entebbe, 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
About RSCE:
The United Nations Regional Service Centre in Entebbe, Uganda (RSCE) is a shared service Center established in 2010. The RSCE provides administrative and operational support to UN peacekeeping operations and small political offices across Africa.
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 Center;
- 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 mission 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 and the Center’s welfare Portal,
- Facilitating access to housing information as much as possible,
- Developing links with local resources as appropriate,
- Working with staff welfare committees for design and implementation of relevant welfare programs;
- Collaborate with the Training Unit to implement “Cultural Awareness” training for staff
- Develop regular recreational activities for staff (such as outings, film nights and other social events) and work in partnership with administration to secure a staff recreation space and gym;
- Facilitate increased welfare initiatives in the team sites through offering support to committees and fostering the development of new committees;
- Participate in developing expertise, profile, and capacity of the Welfare Unit by identifying funding opportunities;
- Assess welfare needs within the mission and provide a focal point for welfare initiatives;
- Act as a non-clinical counselling resource to any staff member within The Center requiring non-judgmental support and assistance in resolving any personal and/or work-related problem(s) in consultation with the Staff Counsellors as necessary;
- Design and implement non-clinical counselling programmes aimed at addressing consequences of
- Provide mediation services, together with relevant stakeholders and when needed, for workplace conflict management and resolution
- Coordinate with the relevant Unit at the Center to streamline staff welfare and staff wellbeing in the Business Continuity Plan of the Center
- Organize memorial services for international civilian staff in cases of death in the mission area 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 applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Social work
- At least three years of experience in Social sciences
- Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
- Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required. French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
- Age: 27 – 80 years
Competencies and values
- Communication
- Respect for diversity and Gender
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Team work
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 12th September 2022
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