Mission and objectives
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
Context
The WFP GCC Global Office spearheads strategic and long-standing partnerships in the Gulf Cooperation Council GCC region in particular with the member states of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This United Nations Volunteers (UNV) assignment will contribute to the WFP GCC Global Office priority to strengthen the quality of public partnerships in the region.
National UN Expert Volunteers in United Arab Emirates are entitled to:
- Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of AED 17588
- Annual and learning leaves;
- Entry lump sum USD 400
- Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment)
AED 1,465.67 for each month served, paid on completion of contract
- Free Medical and life insurance;
- Free access to different learning platforms
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Partnerships and Accountability Officer the UN Volunteer will perform the following duties:
• Conduct research on partner strategies, opportunities and market trends
• Draft assessments of GCC government donors’ trends, priorities and countries of focus to be included in SharePoint and
to support key decision making by senior management
• Prepare power point presentations, funding graphs and other background material to support meetings, presentations
and discussions
• Draft, maintain and update key GCC donors’ landing pages/profiles in Salesforces, in consultation with respective
Partnership Officers
• Draft, coordinate and consolidate bi-monthly inputs on engagements with GCC counterparts
• Draft notes for the record (NFRs), briefs, biographies and minutes of meetings, when required
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in • External relations, fund raising and partnerships or other relevant programmes; experience with multilateral organisations
is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; Proficient research and evaluation skills.
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range
of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different
levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a
multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others),
email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain;
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in sustainable food systems and food waste reduction as a mechanism for durable
development, and the UN system.
Area(s) of expertise
Communication, Crisis and emergency response
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Arabic, Level: Mother tongue, Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in international politics, social sciences, advocacy and resource mobilization
Competencies and values
Works effectively in a multicultural and diverse environment.
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
Comfortable in a rapidly changing environment, with competing and shifting priorities.
Excellent organisational skills.
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board. Read more about the added value of UNV, UN Volunteers and volunteerism.
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