Save the Children International

JOB DESCRIPTION

project(s)

Open recruitment (marketed)

Commercial finish date:25/03/2024

Normal

Description of project title

Programme administration assistant

Project nation

Senegal

Anticipated begin date

15/04/2024

Sustainable Growth Purpose

11. Sustainable cities and communities

Volunteer class

Worldwide UN Youth Volunteer

Host entity

UN-HABITAT SEN

Kind

Onsite

Length

11 months (with chance of extension)

Variety of assignments

Responsibility stations

Dakar

Particulars

Mission and aims

UN-Habitat is the United Nations Programme for Human Settlements working in direction of a greater city future. Established in 1978, its mission is to advertise socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements growth and the achievement of enough shelter for all. Urbanization is among the international megatrends of our time, unstoppable and irreversible. In 30 years from now, two-thirds of the world’s inhabitants is more likely to dwell in city areas. Ninety per cent of city development will happen in much less developed areas, resembling East Asia, South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, at a speedy tempo and in conditions by which capability and sources are most constrained and growth challenges most intense. Urbanization in these elements of the world is basically unplanned, fuelling the continual development of casual or slum settlements. Though the world has made vital progress in decreasing poverty since 2000, inequality is rising within the cities of each the growing and developed world. City leaders, planners and all stakeholders shaping cities and communities have to be outfitted with the correct ideas, expertise and instruments to implement the New City Agenda and the city dimension of the SDGs and deal with city challenges in an environment friendly and built-in method. UN-Habitat designs and implements capacity-building initiatives, programmes and merchandise on the international, regional and native ranges the world over.

Context

The Capability Growth and Coaching Unit (CDTU) at UN-Habitat has the duty to supervise the manufacturing coordinate and share data, instruments, ability growth in coaching and capability growth. The Unit collaborates with companions together with coaching establishments, college, and authorities at nationwide and metropolis ranges on topics that concentrate on cities, making use of all of the data and knowledge generated from the company. In 2020, Member States adopted the UN-Habitat Capability Constructing Technique. It highlights 5 key areas of motion: A. Institutional anchoring of capability constructing as a cross-cutting operate; B. Integration into programming and high quality assurance; C. Promotion of innovation and applied sciences for capability constructing; D. Stakeholders engagement and partnerships; The undertaking “Harnessing urbanization for a extra resilient, inclusive and inexperienced restoration in French-speaking least developed international locations”, managed by the Capability Growth and Coaching Unit and the Regional Workplace for Africa, presents a three-level strategy: 1) Deploy capacity-building on the NUA and related instruments for operationalizing and monitoring, in help of restoration and resilience Choose present sensible data and instruments responding to most important city challenges within the focused international locations, and make them accessible to governments, cities and different stakeholders in French-speaking Sub-Saharan Africa, utilizing digital innovation in addition to present platforms and technique of dissemination. 2) Seize the chance of the digital revolution and innovation for enhanced capacity-building and data switch Present capacity-building help utilizing blended-learning and digital training for the efficient uptake and implementation of recognized instruments in Senegal, Burkina Faso and Haiti, and promote South-South cooperation and studying from expertise between international locations 3) Strengthen city priorities in Cooperation Frameworks Present technical help to strengthen the city dimension of cooperation frameworks in Senegal, Burkina Faso, and Haiti, notably instruments supporting city restoration and resilience

Activity description

Throughout the delegated authority and underneath the supervision of the Affiliate Programme Supervisor on the Capability Growth and Coaching Unit, in addition to the Senior Human Settlement Officer for West Africa (SHSO), the Youth UN Volunteer Undertaking Administration Professional will perform the next duties and tasks: Throughout the Capability Growth and Coaching Unit: • Assist the drafting and growth of the Coaching Wants Evaluation for the undertaking “Harnessing urbanization for a extra resilient, inclusive and inexperienced restoration in French-speaking least developed international locations”; • Assist the conceptualization of capacity-building actions and supplies; • Work carefully with the Affiliate Programme Supervisor in implementing the actions of the capacity-building undertaking; • Present inputs and contributions to idea notes and undertaking paperwork, and steerage for the interior undertaking validation procedures; • Translation of English and French related paperwork; • Liaise with the Regional Workplace for Africa, the Senegal Nation Workplace, the Burkina Faso Nation Workplace, the Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Workplace, and the Haiti Nation Workplace within the coordination of initiatives happening in West Africa and Haiti; • Assist the event and dissemination of key capacity-building initiatives developed by CDTU (NUA Illustrated toolkit, UN-Habitat Study platform, and others); • Every other duties as mentioned and agreed with the Affiliate Programme Supervisor. Throughout the Regional Workplace for Africa: • Work carefully with the Senior Regional Planning Professional in implementing the actions of the second section of the undertaking ‘’Inclusive, Secure, Resilient and Sustainable Human Settlements within the Sahel’’; • Present written, communication and design content material to the finalization and dissemination of the Spatial Growth Technique for the Sahel (SDSS) second section; • Compile and analyze knowledge of transboundary areas of the SDSS to align with the Capital Funding Planning Instrument (CIP) and the Spatial Growth Framework (SDF) instrument; • Preparation of the nationwide consultations for the presentation of the SDSS and the high-level assembly in coordination with the nation groups and UNDP; • Assist the event and implementation of the Waste Sensible Cities Instrument in Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal. • Assist undertaking growth in West Africa. Outcomes/anticipated outputs Throughout the Capability Growth and Coaching Unit: 1. Written content material for the Coaching Wants Evaluation developed and formatted; 2. Paperwork on the implementation of actions of the capacity-building undertaking, together with monetary stories and ToRs; 3. Assist together with coordination, doc drafting, idea notes and so on. to the undertaking “Harnessing urbanization for a extra resilient, inclusive and inexperienced restoration in French-speaking least developed international locations”. 4. Translation of related paperwork between French/English 5. Stories on the actions between each models. 6. Different outputs as mentioned and agreed with the Affiliate Programme Supervisor. Inside Regional Workplace for Africa: 1. Information evaluation of transboundary areas recognized on the SDSS for the second section of the undertaking; 2. Remaining design and format of the SDSS and communication materials; 3. Working paperwork of the implementation of the second section of the ‘’Inclusive, Secure, Resilient and Sustainable Human Settlements within the Sahel’’ undertaking (ex: quarterly report, minutes conferences, phrases of reference…); 4. Stories on the implementation of actions of the Sahel undertaking second section and ToRs; 5. Report concerning Waste Sensible Metropolis Instrument associated actions in Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal; 6. Idea notes developed for West Africa.

Eligibility standards

Age

18 – 26

Nationality

Candidate should be a nationwide of a rustic apart from the nation of project.

Necessities

Required expertise

2 years of expertise in undertaking administration, analysis, or associated space is required; • Expertise working within the UN is an asset; • Expertise working with sustainable city growth is an asset; • Expertise working with the Africa and/or West Africa area is an asset; • Expertise working with capability growth, together with coaching wants assessments, is an asset; • Wonderful oral and written expertise; wonderful drafting, formulation, reporting expertise; • Accuracy and professionalism in doc manufacturing and enhancing; • Wonderful interpersonal expertise; culturally and socially delicate; capability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a spread of companions, together with grassroots group members, spiritual and youth organizations, and authorities at completely different ranges; familiarity with instruments and approaches of communications for growth; • Means to work and adapt professionally and successfully in a difficult setting; capability to work successfully in a multicultural workforce of worldwide and nationwide personnel; • Strong general pc literacy, together with proficiency in varied MS Workplace functions (Excel, Phrase, and so on.) and e-mail/web; • Self-motivated, capability to work with minimal supervision; capability to work with tight deadlines; • Have affinity with or curiosity in sustainable urbanization, volunteerism as a mechanism for sturdy growth, and the UN System.

Space(s) of experience

Enterprise administration, Growth programmes, Administration

Driving license

–

Languages

English, Degree: Fluent, Required French, Degree: Fluent, Required

Required training stage

Bachelor diploma or equal in Worldwide relations, sustainable growth, environmental research or associated space;

Competencies and values

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations related to UN-Habitat; technical capabilities or data related or transferrable to UN-Habitat’s procedures and guidelines; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to cope with shoppers; capability to use good judgement; capability to liaise and coordinate with a spread of various actors, particularly in senior positions; the place acceptable, excessive diploma of autonomy, private initiative and talent to take possession; resourcefulness and willingness to simply accept huge tasks and talent to work independently underneath established procedures; capability to handle info objectively, precisely and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: show the values and moral requirements of the UN and UN-Habitat in day by day actions and behaviours whereas performing with out consideration of non-public positive aspects; resist undue political strain in decision-making; stand by choices which are within the group’s curiosity even when they’re unpopular; take immediate motion in circumstances of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; doesn’t abuse energy or authority; • Teamwork and respect for variety: capability to function successfully throughout organizational boundaries; wonderful interpersonal expertise; capability to determine and keep efficient partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender setting with sensitivity and respect for variety; sensitivity and flexibility to tradition, gender, faith, nationality and age; dedication to implementing the aim of gender equality by making certain the equal participation and full involvement of men and women in all features of UN operations; capability to attain frequent targets and supply steerage or coaching to colleagues; • Dedication to steady studying: initiative and willingness to be taught new expertise and keep abreast of latest developments in space of experience; capability to adapt to adjustments in work setting. • Planning and organizing: efficient organizational and problem-solving expertise and talent to handle a big quantity of labor in an environment friendly and well timed method; capability to determine priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (personal) work; capability to work underneath strain, with conflicting deadlines, and to deal with a number of concurrent initiatives/actions; • Communication: confirmed interpersonal expertise; good spoken and written communication expertise, together with capability to arrange clear and concise stories; capability to conduct shows, articulate choices and positions concisely; capability to make and defend suggestions; capability to speak and empathize with employees (together with nationwide employees), army personnel, volunteers, counterparts and native interlocutors coming from very various backgrounds; capability to switch info and data to a variety of various goal teams; • Flexibility: adaptability and talent to dwell and work in doubtlessly hazardous and distant situations, involving bodily hardship and little consolation; to function independently in austere environments for protracted intervals; willingness to journey inside the space of operations and to switch to different responsibility stations inside the space of operations as obligatory; • Real dedication in direction of the ideas of voluntary engagement, which incorporates solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and dedication in direction of UN-Habitat’s mission and imaginative and prescient, in addition to to the UN Core Values.

Different info

Dwelling situations and remarks

The project will happen within the nation’s capital, Dakar, a household responsibility station (Hardship classification A) with missions to the area. Dakar is a habitable metropolis. The spontaneous reception and hospitality of the Senegalese are among the many attribute options of this West African nation. The residing situations in Dakar are good, in addition to the entry to well being companies. The yellow fever vaccine is obligatory; vaccination playing cards needs to be introduced on the entrance. Vaccinations in opposition to Meningococcal Meningitis and Hepatitis A and B are additionally advisable. The fundamental medication can be found in pharmacies, however it’s endorsed to carry particular pharmaceuticals. In accordance with official estimates from ANSD/RGPHAE 2023, the Dakar metropolitan space inhabitants reaches over 3,9 million. The whole inhabitants of Senegal is eighteen,032,473 inhabitants (ANSD 2023). Senegal is positioned on UTC/ GMT. Senegal has a heat local weather and sunny days all year long that make it a snug responsibility station. Daytime temperatures are, on common, round 30°C. The wet season is within the northern hemisphere’s summer time/fall. The foreign money utilized in Senegal is known as Franc CFA (XOF). On 1st January 2024, the typical trade fee is 1 USD = 602,577 XOF. Many resorts, eating places and companies in Senegal settle for the main worldwide bank cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Specific, and so on.). It is usually doable to withdraw money from computerized telling machines present in all the key cities. The lodging amenities are basically good, and the selection is huge. Renting unfurnished and furnished lodging from 450 to 2000 USD is feasible. UN Volunteers may co-rent and share non-public concessions, which should adjust to Minimal Working Residential Safety Requirements (MORSS). Native taxis can simply prepare Transportation on the town. A sound passport is required to enter Senegal. ECOWAS (Financial Group of West African States) nationals should not required to have an entry visa. Residents of different international locations could also be required for an entry or long-stay visa. They need to contact the closest Senegalese illustration. Senegalese Embassies and consulates in varied West African international locations and different elements of the world challenge visas earlier than journey.

Inclusivity assertion

United Nations Volunteers is an equal alternative programme that welcomes functions from certified professionals. We’re dedicated to attaining variety when it comes to gender, care protected traits. As a part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to fight any type of discrimination, and to selling respect for human rights and particular person dignity, with out distinction of an individual’s race, intercourse, gender id, faith, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, incapacity, being pregnant, age, language, social origin or different standing.

Notice on Covid-19 vaccination necessities

Chosen candidates for sure occupational teams could also be topic to inoculation (vaccination) necessities, together with in opposition to SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in keeping with the relevant host entity coverage

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Programme management assistant