Background
The UNV Field Unit is mainly accountable for the mobilization and placement of UN Volunteers in UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes in Colombia, focused on peace, development and humanitarian needs. The UNV Field Unit represents and positions UNV in the country and brings UNVโs services and solutions closer to its partners from governments, UN entities, civil society and private sector.ย ย
Duties and Responsibilities
Support partnerships building and promotion of volunteerism within the UN Systemย ย ย
Support the Programme Specialist in maintaining and strengthening relationships with UN partners in the country, when required,ย Support data, evidence, and best practices collection on UNVโs programme, impact and consistency with UNV Strategic Framework outcomes, for use in partnership meetings, mobilization negotiations and external presentations;ย In collaboration with RO teams (Communications, RBM) provide support in the design and preparation of substantive and partner specific outreach materials (fact sheets, best practice examples, mobilization proposals, presentations, value added of UN Volunteers, etc.) to bolster mobilization efforts.Support UNV brand awareness and volunteer value propositionย ย
In close coordination with the RO communications team, prepare, disseminate and present country-specific promotional information on the mandate and work of UNV with relevant stakeholders groups and UN client agencies;ย Coordinate and develop diverse, up-to-date communication materials for a wide range of audiences, including UN partners, UN Volunteers, candidates, sourcing partners, etc, based on corporate, regional and Field Unit priorities;ย Under the guidance of the Programme Specialist, coordinate activities and plan events, in collaboration with other UN agencies, for annual, national and UN-recognized international celebrations, including the International Volunteer Day (IVD); ย Edit and publish digital content, effectively conveying key messages to target audiences via web, social media platforms, and other spaces where UNV has a presence, focusing on mobilization and talent outreach;ย In collaboration with the Programme Specialist and RO Communications team, assist in shapingย UNV's presence on multiple social media platforms at the country level, including working alongside the United Nations Communications Group (UNCG), to ensure the greatest impact for UNVโs campaigns;ย Oversee content for social media platforms in the country, monitor interactions and track analytics;ย Develop, seek feedback on, and implement content plans to increase audience engagement in social media, and build community;ย Work closely with the RO communications team to ensure cohesive content production and development of communication products;ย Uphold UNV brand standards and ensure that communication strategies are duly implemented in alignment with the corporate ONE-UNV Brand project, enhancing brandย visibility across all graphic, audiovisual, and editorial materials, both online and in print;ย Work with UN agencies, talent partners, and other stakeholders at the country level to publish UNVโs communication products and promote joint campaigns that enhance outreach and mobilization impact.ยSupport talent outreach and volunteer engagement ย
In coordination with the Operations Analyst, Regional Talent Acquisition, identify, develop and maintain partnerships with diverse sourcing entities (civil society organizations, NGOs, academia, alumni networks, job boards, etc.) to ensure a wide pool of volunteer candidates, aligned with evolving client agency demands;ย Coordinate with the Operations Analyst, Regional Talent Acquisition, to collaborate with staffing entities specializing in diversity placements and identify talent outreach priorities for the country based on volunteer demand analysis and mobilization forecast;ย Assist in establishing and nurturing collaboration with sourcing partners through events like webinars, workshops, and personalized outreach, including mailings, testimonials, and success stories to boost engagement;ย Assist in identify existing obstacles to local and national outreach and registration processes with recommendations on how to best address them to ensure a wide and representative and diverse talent base;ย Utilize diverse media channels (social and local media outlets) to promote UN Volunteering opportunities and participate in recruiting events, conferences, and summits focused on diversity and inclusion;ย Identify volunteer mentors / ambassadors to promote mentorship initiatives connecting potential candidates to volunteering opportunities;ย In coordination with the Operations Analyst, Regional Talent Acquisition, develop, implement and monitor country-level outreach campaigns and other talent sourcing methods, as per the UNV talent acquisition plan, aimed at generating a consistent, diverse flow of applications in line with regional volunteer mobilization targets, including specific volunteer demographics (persons with disabilities, refugees, ethnic and indigenous minorities, young people, etc.) or unique occupational profiles;ย Analyze outreach-related data and use data analytics to support the refining of sourcing strategies.ย Adjust sourcing techniques based on diversity hiring trends and feedback from satisfaction surveys with both UN partners and volunteers.Institutional Arrangement
Reporting to the Programme Specialist, UNV Field Unit, the Programme Associate, Mobilization and Partnerships plays a crucial role in the effective mobilization of UN Volunteers by providing comprehensive administrative and operational assistance, alongside supporting strategic advocacy and programmatic coordination to strengthen partnerships. She/he is integral to increasing volunteer engagement, in line with UNVโs Strategic Framework, ensuring responsiveness to the evolving demand of UN partners in the country.ย ย
The Programme Associate, Mobilization and Partnerships is also responsible for providing support to actively build and nurture relationships with UN entities, UN Volunteers, and other key stakeholders to enhance UNV impact for the UN System. Additionally, she/he contributes to the implementation of Special Programme Initiatives, fostering the development of synergies and strategic relationships, and collaborating with local stakeholders to enhance joint advocacy and visibility efforts.ย
Competencies
Core
Achieve Results:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadlineThink Innovatively:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvementsยLearn Continuously:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedbackAdapt with Agility:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexibleยAct with Determination: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confidentEngage and Partner:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationshipsEnable Diversity and Inclusion:ย ย ย
Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discriminationCross-Functional & Technical competencies
Communicationย ย ย ย ย
Partnerships Managementย ย
Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategies and policies.Digital Awareness and Literacyย ย ย ย ย
Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed.Customer satisfaction/ client managementย ย ย ย ย
Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs; Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy.Evaluation
Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks;ย Ability to anticipate clientโs upcoming needs and concerns. ยRequired Skills and Experience
Education:
Secondary education with technical training in administration, business administration, communications or related areas is required.ย University degree in social sciences, business, communications, or related areas is desirable but is not a requirement.ยExperience:
A minimum of 6 years (with high school diploma) or 3 years (with bachelorโs degree) of relevant progressively responsible experience in communications, talent acquisition or development programmes is required.ย ยRequiredย skills:
Experience in MS Office 365 is required;ย ย Experience in corporate communications, and developing and implementing communication campaigns is required.ยDesired skills:
Experience in using digital marketing tools (e.g. LinkedIn, mailing campaigns, etc.) to engage with a broad range of stakeholders is highly desirable;ย Experience in data analysis and reporting is an asset;ย Experience in outreach campaigns to attract talent, including crafting compelling messaging, using social media platforms, and leveraging content strategies to engage prospective candidates, is an asset;ย ย Experience working with Salesforce Service Cloud would be an asset;ย ย Experience in an international or non-profit context would be an asset;ย ย Experience working with volunteers would be an asset.Required Language(s)ย ย ย ย
Fluency in English and SpanishDisclaimer
Applications for this position must be submitted in English only. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. The successful candidate will hold a UNDPย National Personnel Service Agreement contract. This post is for local recruitment only. It is open to citizens of Colombia. All travel, interview and relocation costs, if any, incurred to take up an appointment at the duty station in Bogota, Colombia are at the expense of the applicant.ยEqual opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.ย
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.ย
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.ย We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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