Background UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
The Volunteer Services Centre (VSC) is responsible for providing timely and high-quality services in the sourcing, identification and recruitment of UN Volunteers, as well as in the management of the conditions of service of volunteers, and in the management of payroll, service desk and special initiatives for volunteers and UN entities globally. VSC works in close collaboration with other relevant sections at headquarters, as well as with Regional Offices and Field Units to ensure seamless and consolidated services in accordance with regulations and rules, pertinent policies and internal procedures.
Administered by the Manager, Regional Office, the Operations Associate, National Volunteer Recruitment reports directly to the Operations Associate, Volunteer Services, who coordinates volunteer services for a specific portfolio. The Operations Associate, National Volunteer Recruitment provides support to the identification of national UN Volunteers. He/she also supports outreach efforts to feed the UNV’s talent pool with relevant quality profiles to meet the demand for national UN Volunteers. Providing support to multiple countries within a specific region, he/she focuses on improved efficiencies to expedite placement and works closely with other VSC Operations Associates to streamline processes and maximize output. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Identification of suitable candidates for national UNV assignments
Verify quality and consistency of Description of Assignments (DOAs), especially that required educational and professional background corresponds to the tasks and responsibilities of the assignment and UNV policies; Advertise relevant assignments in line with established processes; Identify suitable candidates for national UN Volunteer assignments, according to DOA requirements and as per corporate Key Performance Indicators, using talent sources to ensure the strongest caliber of candidates; Contact long-listed candidates ascertaining their interest and availability when required; Comply with all procedures pertaining to the selection of volunteers for specific assignments; Check references, obtain technical clearances and verify performance appraisals for selected candidates as per policies, ensuring they match established standards of competence and integrity; Keep relevant parties updated on status of identification and negotiate adjustments when required; Record actions and data in the volunteer management systems as per policies. 2. Talent Sourcing and Acquisition Liaise within the Regional Office to keep abreast of evolving demand for national UN Volunteers profiles in the portfolio; Support regional and national outreach campaigns in coordination with the VSC Talent Acquisition and Management team and the Communication Associate in the Regional Office; Support the development by the Regional Office and Field Units of a network of local talent sources as per corporate strategy, as necessary; Represent UNV at talent sourcing and outreach events, as necessary. 3. Facilitation of knowledge building and sharing Synthetize lessons learned in national UN Volunteers identification with the aim to improve VSC timely and quality delivery; Provide inputs as required on identification processes and systems; Contribute to the design of capacity building activities and materials related to the identification of National UN Volunteers; Perform other administrative duties as may be required. Competencies Core CompetenciesAchieve Results:
Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impactThink Innovatively:
Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problemsLearn Continuously
Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiencesAdapt with Agility
Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demandsAct with Determination
Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater resultsEngage and Partner
Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaborationEnable Diversity and Inclusion
Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivityCross-Functional & Technical Competencies
Knowledge Generation:
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