Officer for MNCH-related South-South Cooperation Programs
United Nations
- Beijing
- Permanent
- Full-time
1. Familiarize with UNICEF SSC-MNCH related programmes by reading programme documents and publications, attending related meetings and joining field visits etc.;
2. Support to the design and launch of SSC-MNCH programmes.
3. Support to the review and provide inputs to technical products developed by SSC-MNCH related programmes;
4. Contribute to the design, data collection and report development for programme-related assessment, monitoring and/or evaluation;
5. Provide coordination and administrative support to daily management of SSC-MNCH related programmes, such as online and offline events, translation supports, advocacy campaigns, field visits and consultations;
6. Provide technical and administrative support on knowledge products management, such as the development of programme advocacy materials;
7. Perform other duties as required by the Section.Furthermore, UNVs are encouraged to:
1. Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and taking an active part in UNV activities (for instance, IVD celebration events);
2. Get acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
3. Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking;
4. Contribute news and articles on field experiences and submit them to UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
5. Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UNV volunteers;
6. Promote online volunteering and encourage individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering Service whenever technically feasible.Results/Expected Output:
1. At least one flagship training curriculum (EENC and ECD) are developed, based on experiences generated from UNICEF-supported programmes.
2. Satisfactory support is provided to the development of proposals, implementation plans and reports of relevant programmes, and the donor report is drafted within the deadline.
3. Satisfactory support is provided to the development of technical documents, which including but not limited to standards, criteria, and training products.
4. Valuable inputs are provided to the development of protocol and tools for needs assessment, programme monitoring and evaluation framework, and related reports.
5. Successful coordination and administrative support to programme daily management, online and offline events, advocacy campaigns, and consultations, etc.
6. High quality translation of relevant documents from Chinese to English and vice- versa are provided.
7. Valuable technical and administrative support on knowledge products management are pro-vided.
8. Other duties performed as required by the Section is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment.
9. A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.Requirements:south-south cooperation, MCH, public health, or international development.Competencies and values:☒ Accountability
☒ Adaptability and Flexibility
☒ Building Trust
☒ Commitment and Motivation
☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning
☒ Communication
☒ Creativity
☒ Ethics and Values
☒ Integrity
☒ Knowledge Sharing
☒ Managing Performance
☒ Planning and Organizing
☒ Professionalism
☒ Respect for Diversity
☒ Self-Management
☒ Technological Awareness
☒ Working in TeamsArea(s) of expertise:
- Development programmes
The National UN Volunteer receives a standard volunteer living allowance (VLA), which is intended to cover their accommodation and basic living expenses. In China the VLA is 10,201.83 RMB per month. The National UN Volunteer is entitled to an excellent health, life and disability insurance package. A modest Settling-in Grant and end of assignment allowance will also be provided, along with travel to and from the duty station. International travel to duty station will not covered by UNV. The National UN Volunteer is entitled to 2.5 days personal leave per month and government official holidays.