UNV Country Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a global development network established in 1965, working in about 170 countries and territories. Its mission is to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities through sustainable development. UNDP operates in various sectors including democratic governance, peacebuilding, climate change, and disaster resilience. The organization employs thousands of staff worldwide and collaborates with numerous partners to achieve its goals, focusing on building capacities and promoting volunteerism through the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program.

Job Overview:
The UNV Country Coordinator plays a crucial role in promoting volunteerism and mobilizing UN Volunteers across the UN system in the Republic of the Congo. This position is responsible for ensuring that UNV effectively meets the needs of the UN system and its partners by recruiting qualified volunteers and advocating for volunteerism across various sectors. The coordinator will work closely with the UN country team, particularly the UNDP resident representative, to align UNV's services with the strategic goals of the UN system. The role involves strategic positioning, partnership building, and contributing to the implementation of UNV’s Strategic Framework. The coordinator will also manage the Field Unit (FU) and ensure compliance with UNV and UNDP policies, rules, and regulations, while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead volunteer mobilization by developing and implementing strategies that align with UNV’s Strategic Framework and partner demand. Participate in UN collective planning processes to integrate volunteerism into their implementation. Present UNV’s value proposition to partners and support local talent outreach efforts. Monitor mobilization trends and facilitate missions by UNV.
• Manage partnerships by building effective relationships with UN partners, analyzing country strategies to identify volunteer mobilization opportunities, and engaging with government and civil society to realize objectives.
• Ensure Duty of Care by supporting host entities with guidance on successful volunteer assignments, ensuring safety and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and providing regular engagement opportunities for volunteers.
• Lead advocacy on volunteerism by aligning communications with mobilization goals, developing impactful stories, and staying informed of national volunteer initiatives.
• Manage the Field Unit by supervising team members, developing work plans and budgets, and ensuring compliance with UNDP regulations. Escalate operational risks and ensure effective service delivery.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) or a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) with two additional years of qualifying experience. A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in humanitarian, development, or peace-related fields is required, with experience in partnership building and management being essential. Experience in advocacy, public relations, volunteer management, and working with digital platforms is an asset. Familiarity with the UN system is also beneficial.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) is preferred. Alternatively, a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) combined with two additional years of qualifying experience will be considered. The educational background should be relevant to the fields of humanitarian, development, or peace-related work.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience for candidates with a master’s degree or 4 years for those with a bachelor’s degree. Experience in partnership building, advocacy, public relations, and volunteer management is highly valued. Familiarity with digital platforms and tools, as well as experience working with the United Nations, is advantageous.

Languages:
Fluency in English and other official UN languages is mandatory, along with proficiency in the local language of the duty station, which is French in the Republic of the Congo. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset.

Additional Notes:
This position is open to local recruitment only, specifically for citizens of the Republic of the Congo. All travel, interview, and relocation costs incurred to take up the appointment will be the responsibility of the applicant. The successful candidate will receive a UNDP Letter of Appointment and will be subject to a probationary period for the first 12 months of employment. UNDP is committed to diversity and inclusion, and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. The organization reserves the right to select multiple candidates from this vacancy announcement.