The UNV Field Units (FU) are mainly accountable for the
mobilization and placement of UN Volunteers in UN Agencies, Funds, and
Programmes focused on peace, development and humanitarian needs. The UNV
Field Units represent and position UNV in the respective countries and bring
UNV’s services and solutions closer to its partners from governments, UN
entities, civil society and private.
Under the matrix management of the Portfolio
Manager/Specialist, Regional Office, and the UNDP Country Director/Deputy Country
Director, the UNV Programme Analyst leads and manages the UNV Field Unit.
She/he is responsible for effective strategic planning, leading to mobilization
and placement of UN Volunteers, select administrative/operational support to
volunteers, and advocacy and positioning of UNV interests in the country, in
line with UNV’s Strategic Framework. The UNV Programme Analyst builds and
maintains relationships with main partners, and effectively coordinates with
the Regional Office and HQ organizational units, on volunteer mobilization,
programme implementation, and provision of substantive inputs and facilitation
of corporate initiatives.
Application Procedure:
All applications must be made on-line.
Application procedure for this position are available online
at http://jobs.undp.org. The position
is listed under the practice area Management under Africa location,
job id: 15527. Applicants will be required to complete the
online application form and submit a resume. The resume must include an
updated curriculum vita and copies of applicant’s academic records in one pdf
document. All applications must be made on line. Applications sent
via email or postal mail will not be considered. The deadline for submission of
applications is Wednesday, 18 April 2018.
Longlisted candidates will be required to take a written
technical test in order to qualify for an interview. Qualified female
candidates are encouraged to apply.
