{"id":25503,"date":"2015-07-21T01:36:06","date_gmt":"2015-07-21T00:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=25503"},"modified":"2016-11-21T15:42:29","modified_gmt":"2016-11-21T14:42:29","slug":"fresh-graduates-at-united-nations-volunteers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/fresh-graduates-at-united-nations-volunteers.html","title":{"rendered":"Fresh Graduates at United Nations Volunteers"},"content":{"rendered":"

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme<\/b> of the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
\n<\/a>In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.<\/p>\n

In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive<\/p>\n

Job Title:\u00a0 <\/b>Programme Assistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
National UNV Programme Assistant – Strengthening National Response to Security Threats through Enhanced Border Control in Nigeria<\/b><\/p>\n

Brief Project Description\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>
\nThe objective of the project is to support Nigeria\u2019s border control efforts aimed at preventing illicit trafficking in the North-East geopolitical zone of the country, which is the most affected by the ongoing terrorist insurgency. The project aims to achieve this through the training of border control officers from the five key Law Enforcement Agencies involved in land border management and control in the country. The officers to be trained would be selected from five land border-areas from the North-East geo-political zone of the country namely, Belel and Sarti Gurin borders in Adamawa State; Gamboru and Banki borders in Borno State; Tulutulo border in Yobe State and Gembu border in Taraba State. The capacity building would ensure adherence to the rule of law and continuous support for improvements in cross border control efforts through a mentorship approach.<\/p>\n

Host Agency\/Host Institute:\u00a0<\/b>
\nUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)<\/p>\n

Organizational Context:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>
\nThe selected candidate shall work under the overall supervision of UNODC Representative, and the direct supervision and guidance of the UNODC National Project Officer, Multidimensional Security, at the UNODC Country office for Nigeria which is based in Abuja. The National UNV Programme Assistant would cover activities under the project: \u201cStrengthening National Response to Security Threats through Enhanced Border Control in Nigeria\u201d.
\nThis position mainly involves providing programmatic assistance, administrative support and working with government agencies\u2013 investigators, legal advisers, prosecutors and other stakeholders in the criminal justice system.<\/p>\n

Type of Assignment Place: <\/b>
\nAssignment without family.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Duties and Responsibilities<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Under the supervision of the National Project Officer, the UNV will be responsible for the following tasks:<\/p>\n
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  • Support the NPO in the preparation of project outputs that relate to implementation of programme activities, such as progress reports, briefings, presentations etc.<\/li>\n
  • Assist with the formulation of work plans and other organizational management tools necessary for programme planning and monitoring;<\/li>\n
  • Assist with the preparation of programme\/project development and assessment missions conducted for relevant programming;<\/li>\n
  • Provide administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, workshops, identifying participants, follow-up and coordination with participants and invitees, support logistic arrangements.<\/li>\n
  • Carry out other relevant duties as may be required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to:<\/p>\n

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    • 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);<\/li>\n
    • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and\/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;<\/li>\n
    • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;<\/li>\n
    • 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.<\/li>\n
    • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;<\/li>\n
    • Contribute articles\/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications\/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Results\/Expected Outputs<\/b>:<\/p>\n

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      • Project work plan implementation effectively supported.<\/li>\n
      • Project activities effectively supported and documented.<\/li>\n
      • 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Competencies<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Strong interpersonal skills, incl. excellent spoken and written communication and presentation skills, team and networking skills are essential.<\/li>\n
  • A strong commitment to development; commitment to work for criminal justice sector, an interest in adapting to varied physical and professional environments; and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment is essential.<\/li>\n
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point programmes is essential.<\/li>\n
  • Evidence of ability to think strategically; to express ideas clearly; to work independently and in teams; candidate should be able to demonstrate a sense of cultural and gender sensitivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Required Skills and Experience<\/b>
\nQualifications\/Requirements:<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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