UN Volunteer - Protocol & Liaison Unit Support

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. In Pakistan, UNICEF has been actively working since the country signed the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 198

• The organization focuses on improving the lives of children and adolescents by addressing critical issues such as health, education, protection from violence, and access to clean water and sanitation. UNICEF collaborates with various stakeholders, including government authorities, health professionals, and communities, to ensure that every child survives, thrives, and realizes their rights.

Job Overview:
The UN Volunteer will play a crucial role in supporting the newly established Protocol & Liaison unit within UNICEF Pakistan. This position involves maintaining secure data management practices, ensuring that staff and office data are consistently updated in the official Repository, and keeping Protocol Applications and Dashboards current. The ideal candidate should possess strong written communication skills and experience in drafting a variety of internal and external correspondence, as well as maintaining Excel data. The role is essential for facilitating effective communication and operational efficiency within the organization, particularly in relation to protocol matters.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The UN Volunteer will be responsible for drafting a wide range of correspondence, including Not verbales, letters, emails, and summaries related to protocol matters such as visa requests, transport exemptions, and logistics requests. The volunteer must ensure the accuracy and completeness of all documents, adhering to government language and terminology standards. Responsibilities also include entering and maintaining data for the Protocol & Liaison unit and staff members in the Repository, ensuring confidentiality, and keeping all feeds in the Dashboards updated. The volunteer will maintain logs for Visa, NOC, and Prosys cases, process documents for staff issuance and renewal, and monitor the Database of the P&L unit. Additionally, the volunteer will assist in designing PowerPoint presentations and support the Senior Coordinator Liaison in various internal and external office matters. The role may also involve tasks assigned by the Supervisor and senior management.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates should have strong written communication skills, particularly in drafting correspondence and maintaining data. Experience in a similar role within government, semi-government, or private sectors is desirable. The ability to ensure accuracy in documentation and familiarity with government language and terminology are critical. The volunteer should demonstrate competencies such as accountability, adaptability, creativity, judgment, planning and organizing, professionalism, and self-management.

Educational Background:
A relevant educational background is preferred, although specific degree requirements are not explicitly stated. Candidates should possess skills in communication, data management, and documentation, which are essential for the role.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have experience in a similar role, particularly in working with government or semi-government organizations. Familiarity with protocol matters and data management practices is advantageous. The level of experience should be sufficient to handle the responsibilities outlined in the job description effectively.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential due to the nature of the correspondence and documentation involved. Knowledge of local languages may be beneficial but is not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This is a national UNV assignment, meaning the volunteer will be responsible for arranging their own housing and living essentials. The UNV Field Unit will assist in opening a local bank account for the volunteer. The position may involve a flexible working arrangement, but specific details regarding contract duration, seniority level, and compensation are not provided in the job description.