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Job Title:    National Field Coordination
Officer

Organization: United
Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Host Organization: United Nations Resident Coordinator Office (UNRCO)

Duty Station:
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:  Within the delegated authority and under the
supervision of [leadership of the UNAC as the first Line Manager and the Head
of the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) as the second Line Manager] or
his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV [National Field
Coordination Officer] will be responsible for:

·       
Supporting
the UNAC in the Delivering As One activities including the UNDAF reporting and
UNSDCF 2021 -2025 implementation and reporting.

·       
Advocacy
for the SDGs and their localization at community level.

·       
Maintain
existing and build new partnerships with District Local Government, and other
local partners stakeholders for the achievement of the 2030 Agenda.

·       
Support
the functionalization of effective Humanitarian Development coordination
mechanism at the district and regional level

·       
Support
to the coordination role of the UNAC at regional level including organizing
meetings, reporting among other activities.

·       
Perform
other functions/task as may be assigned to you directly by the UNAC or through
the UNAC by RCO Kampala.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant for the UN Volunteers National Field Coordination Officer job must
hold a university degree in economics, Social sciences, Development studies,
International relations or any other closely related field.

·       
Previous
experience in working in the field and or coordination will be an added
advantage.

·       
Knowledge
of the UN system is also an advantage.

·       
Demonstrable
skills in writing and presentation

·       
Have
affinity with or interest in coordination, volunteerism as a mechanism for
durable development, and the UN System.

·       
Area of
expertise: Development programme management, Other development
programme/project experience

·       
Language
skills: English(Mandatory),
Level – Fluent Swahili(Optional),
Level – Working Knowledge

·       
Age: 22 years and above

Competencies
values: Accountability,
Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to
Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and
Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological
Awareness, Working in Teams

How to Apply:

All candidates who
wish to join the United Nations Volunteers UNV in this capacity should apply
online at the link below.

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Deadline: 19^th March 2021

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