Job Vacancies at United Nations Volunteers (UNV) – 5 Openings in Nigeria

Location: Abuja
Host Entity: UNODC
Type: Onsite
Expected Start Date: 03/10/2022
Duration: 12 months
Sustainable Development Goal: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Volunteer Category: International UN Youth Volunteer

Mission and Objectives

• For more than 25 years, UNODC, through its Country Office in Nigeria, has been cooperating with the Federal Government, its specialized agencies, the judiciary, as well as select State Governments, civil society and the private sector in making Nigeria safer from drugs, crime and terrorism.
• In doing so, UNODC, as part of the United Nations Country Team, is contributing to Nigeria's achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
• Presently, UNODC provides support in the areas of anti-corruption, counter-terrorism and the prevention of violent extremism, drug prevention, treatment and control, the fight against organized and maritime crime, action against trafficking in persons and smuggling of mi-grants, justice sector reform, prevention of HIV/AIDS in prison settings and related to drug use, fight against wildlife and forest crime.

Context

• Since 2011, UNODC has been providing support to the Nigerian Government and its various relevant ministries and agencies in effectively the 19 universal legal instruments against terrorism, along with the relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions.
• The implementation of these conventions, protocols and resolutions is informed by the guidance provided by the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. UNODC works closely with the Nigerian government to strengthen rule of law-based criminal justice responses to terrorism. UNODC delivers capacity-building support to law enforcement officials, legal advisors, prosecutors, defence attorneys and judges; provides technical assistance to policy makers on the legal and policy framework related to terrorism, and works with local partners to prevent and counter violent extremism.

Task Description
Working under the overall guidance of the UNODC Country Representative and under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer, the UN Volunteer will support the work of UNODC Country Office in Nigeria to strengthen the rule of law in Nigeria. He/she will specifically undertake the following tasks:

• Assist in conducting research in the areas of security, rule of law, crime prevention, criminal justice and transnational organized crime, in support of the identification of threats, technical assistance needs and the design of possible technical assistance interventions;
• Support in providing substantive input and coordination for the planning, preparation, organization and implementation of project activities, supporting the project manager to ensure that all administrative and logistics arrangements are in place. This will entail contributing to the preparation of draft letters, talking points, agendas, terms of references  and other relevant working documents.
• Support, as required, the implementation of UNODC’s project portfolio and related activities in Nigeria in the field of transnational organized crime and other areas related to the rule of law, crime prevention, criminal justice;
• Participate in and report on meetings, workshops and other events organized by UNODC, other international development partners and national counterparts in the areas of security, crime prevention, criminal justice and transnational organized crime;
• Liaise with UNODC headquarters and other regional/field offices to assist the preparation and conduct of project activities.
• Supports the monitoring and evaluation of projects, programmes and activities of the office, collects and analyses data on project impact and results, and prepares and provides inputs to reports;
• Supports the identification of funding opportunities, monitors donor priorities, helps to maintain donor relations and fundraising activities, and ensure timely, accurate and compelling donor reporting.

Requirements
Education:

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Law, Criminology, Security, Social sciences, International Relations, Project Management or related fields.

Required Experience:

• 0 years of experience in the area of rule of law, security, counter-terrorism, access to justice, crime prevention, criminal justice, organized crime; and/or experience in project management and/or monitoring and evaluation, advocacy, donor relations (preferably 1 year of experience).

Area(s) of Expertise:

• Security and protection, Legal affairs.

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required.

Competencies and Values:

• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Ethics and Values
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Working in teams.

Eligibility Criteria
This assignment is funded by the Government of France, therefore the following specific criteria will apply:

• Age: 18 - 26
• Only French nationals are eligible to apply.
• Candidates must be between 22 and 26 years of age at the time of the application.
• In addition to the requirements of the DOA, candidates must have obtained a Master-1 certificate and should have at least 6 months up to a maximum of 3 years of experience.
• The Government of France will review the profiles and invite longlisted candidates for pre-assessment interviews. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews with the UN Host Entity.
• Deployment will be in October 2022, after the Assignment Preparation Training organized by UNV and the Journée d’Accueil organized by MEAE.
• Notionality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Application Closing Date
18th February, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Location: Kano
Host Entity: UNICEF
Type: Onsite
Expected Start Date: 01/04/2022
Duration: 12 months
Sustainable Development Goal: Good Health and Well-Being
Volunteer Category: International UN Volunteer Specialist

Mission and Objectives

• UNICEF is responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. UNICEF Health program is designed to support national health priorities with focus on programs that will positively impact on the lives of the most disadvantaged children, such as the prevention and treatment of diseases through establishing community-level efforts and services to promote the health and well-being of children.
• In line with this strategy, UNICEF supports immunization and health prevention programs for childhood diseases and funding for sustainable health services. UNICEF programs have been guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989), which affirms the right of all children to "the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health and to facilities for the treatment of illness and rehabilitation of health".
• UNICEF is committed to realizing the rights of all children to help them build a strong foundation and have the best chance of fulfilling their potential. We believe that ensuring a happy and healthy child begins before birth: from ensuring his/her mother has access to good neonatal care and delivering in a clean, safe environment to reaching adulthood as a responsible, healthy and informed parent to the next generation. This journey relies on a child having access to shelter, good nutrition, clean water and sanitation, healthcare and education.

Context

• UNICEF is responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. UNICEF Health program is designed to support national health priorities with focus on programs that will positively impact on the lives of the most disadvantaged children, such as the prevention and treatment of diseases through establishing community-level efforts and services to promote the health and well-being of children.
• In line with this strategy, UNICEF supports immunization and health prevention programs for childhood diseases and funding for sustainable health services.
• UNICEF programs have been guided by the?Convention on the Rights of the Child?(1989), which affirms the right of all children to “the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health and to facilities for the treatment of illness and rehabilitation of health.”
• The scope of the job duties ranges from methodical data collection, analysis, and reporting, to effective monitoring and analysis of project implementation and management, with limited independent technical decisions on project implementation and evaluation which will impact on project efficiency and delivery.
• The nature of the job is mostly contributory technical work requiring substantive technical analysis and core knowledge of the specialized functional area. The work makes substantial contribution to the achievement of planned objectives of the project teams and the Section at the solid professional quality level. The supervisor guides and oversees the work process, progress and end-results delivery.
• The work also includes the review of appropriateness and completeness of financial and supply documentation as well as adherence to established allotments. Technical expertise is required to analyse data and background information in support of emergency situation analysis, risk analysis and updates. The job requires professional judgement to interpret and apply guidelines correctly. If necessary, recommends deviations

Task Description
Under the direct supervision of Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Kano, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Emergency Preparedness:

• Provides professional assistance in risk analysis to identify emergency-prone conditions/situations and contribute to early warning and timely emergency preparedness.
• Participate in the formulation of plans of action in preparation and response to emergencies. Gathers information on best practices in emergency situations for the preparation of contingency plans. Monitors compliance of all sectors with emergency plans of action.
• Identifies formal and informal sources of information. Collects, interprets and analyses all available data on the evolving emergency situation and its implications to the emergency operation. Keeps the effective flow of information and communication crucial for the planning and implementation of emergency measures. Identifies availability of resources in emergency prone areas.
• Supports in organizing and conducting staff training for the office’s capacity building in emergencies preparedness and response. Provides briefing, as required. Participates in other emergency training workshops in the region, and contributes to enhancement of the emergency preparedness and response capability of the office staff.

Emergency Response:

• In the event of an emergency, promptly assists in implementing the initial operational tasks relating to emergency assistance. Immediately collects reliable information to verify the nature and extend of the emergency with staff, government officials, other UN agencies or local organizations and media.
• Follows up to ensure that the office is provided with effective telecommunications facility and staff security assistance in an emergency, as necessary. Contacts with all UNICEF staff and their dependants and visitors to ensure their safety and whereabouts, and promptly informs head of office, supervisor and other emergency staff.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Public Health, Health Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Law, Public Health, Nutrition, International Relations, Business Administration or other related disciplines.

Required Experience:

• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level.
• Substantive knowledge and experience related to emergency readiness and preparedness.

Area(s) of Expertise:

• Crisis and emergency response, Crisis and emergency response, Crisis and emergency response.

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required.

Competencies and Values:

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Building Trust
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Creativity
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Judgement and Decision-making,
• Leadership
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Working in Team.

Eligibility Criteria
This assignment is funded by the Government of the Republic of Ireland and therefore specific criteria apply:

• Age: 27 - 80
• Only the following are eligible to apply: Irish citizens or a European Economic Area nationals with an unrestricted right to reside in Ireland or have a declaration of refugee status from the Minister for Justice and Law Reform.
• The start of the assignment is scheduled for April 2022.
• Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Application Closing Date
7th February, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Location: Kano
Host Entity: UNICEF
Type: Onsite
Expected Start Date: 03/10/2022
Duration: 24 months
Sustainable Development Goal: Clean Water and Sanitation
Volunteer Category: International UN Volunteer Specialist

Mission and Objectives

• UNICEF is responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. UNICEF Health program is designed to support national health priorities with focus on programs that will positively impact on the lives of the most disadvantaged children, such as the prevention and treatment of diseases through establishing community-level efforts and services to promote the health and well-being of children. In line with this strategy, UNICEF supports immunization and health prevention programs for childhood diseases and funding for sustainable health services.
• UNICEF programs have been guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989), which affirms the right of all children to “the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health and to facilities for the treatment of illness and rehabilitation of health".
• UNICEF is committed to realizing the rights of all children to help them build a strong foundation and have the best chance of fulfilling their potential. We believe that ensuring a happy and healthy child begins before birth: from ensuring his/her mother has access to good neonatal care and delivering in a clean, safe environment to reaching adulthood as a responsible, healthy and informed parent to the next generation. This journey relies on a child having access to shelter, good nutrition, clean water and sanitation, healthcare and education.

Context

• The scope of the job duties ranges from methodical data collection, analysis, and reporting, to effective monitoring and analysis of project implementation and management, with limited independent technical decisions on project implementation and evaluation which will impact on project efficiency and delivery.
• The nature of the job is mostly contributory technical work requiring substantive technical analysis and core knowledge of the specialized functional area. The work makes substantial contribution to the achievement of planned objectives of the project teams and the Section at the solid professional quality level.
• The supervisor guides and oversees the work process, progress and end-results delivery. The work also includes the review of appropriateness and completeness of financial and supply documentation as well as adherence to established allotments. Technical expertise is required to analyze data and background information in support of emergency situation analysis, risk analysis and updates.
• The job requires professional judgement to interpret and apply guidelines correctly. If necessary, recommends deviations from guidelines to programme/project officers, as appropriate.

Task Description
Under the direct supervision of Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Kano, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Emergency Preparedness:

• Provides professional assistance in risk analysis to identify emergency-prone conditions/situations and contribute to early warning and timely emergency preparedness.
• Participate in the formulation of plans of action in preparation and response to emergencies. Gathers information on best practices in emergency situations for the preparation of contingency plans. Monitors compliance of all sectors with emergency plans of action.
• Identifies formal and informal sources of information. Collects, interprets and analyses all available data on the evolving emergency situation and its implications to the emergency operation. Keeps the effective flow of information and communication crucial for the planning and implementation of emergency measures. Identifies availability of resources in emergency prone areas
• Supports in organizing and conducting staff training for the office’s capacity building in emergencies preparedness and response. Provides briefing, as required. Participates in other emergency training workshops in the region, and contributes to enhancement of the emergency preparedness and response capability of the office staff.

Emergency Response:

• In the event of an emergency, promptly assists in implementing the initial operational tasks relating to emergency assistance. Immediately collects reliable information to verify the nature and extend of the emergency with staff, government officials, other UN agencies or local organizations and media. Follows up to ensure that the office is provided with effective telecommunications facility and staff security assistance in an emergency, as necessary. Contacts with all UNICEF staff and their dependants and visitors to ensure their safety and whereabouts, and promptly informs head of office, supervisor and other emergency staff of their status as required.
• Assists supervisor with assessment of local emergency and security situation. Visits the location to conduct an initial rough assessment of the magnitude of the crisis and its implications for children, mothers and the community. Assists with the assessment of the validity of the emergency preparedness plan and ability of the office vis-à-vis the current crisis as well as immediate and additional needs. Provides input in and contributes toward determining priorities and an appropriate intervention by UNICEF. Coordinates with other partners to make a rapid assessment covering priority areas as defined by the Core Commitment for Children in Emergencies. Establishes contact with community groups, government, UN agencies, media and other partners to keep the country office of emergency situations.
• Participates in Implementing the emergency preparedness and response plan as necessary. Assists in identifying urgent staffing requirements and redeploying country office staff. Follows up with the timely delivery of assistance and procurement of supplies, and monitors the appropriate and effective use of UNICEF resources. Identifies problems and constraints in project delivery. Sends daily situation reports to concerned parties.

Emergency Project:

• Participates in the implementation of plans of action and workplans for emergency project. Undertakes field visits to emergency project areas, to assess local conditions and monitor project progress. Carries out project administration. Prepares inputs for appeals and updates related to emergencies. Coordinates with program sections staff and others to mobilize donor response and recovery/rehabilitation-related funding, including humanitarian appeals and documents (e.g., pitch documents). Communicates and advocates on the situation and needs of children through local and international media, as appropriate.
• Collects and analyses lessons learnt from UNICEF's emergency operations experience and contributes towards adoption of the best practices and standards for longer-term emergency interventions. Assists in identifying longer-term requirements of the emergency intervention/operations.
• Works with other colleagues to make sure that disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and response strategies are mainstreamed in the country office's workplans. Assists in the preparation of sectoral input for the country programme documents, plan of action, annual work plans, and other related documents of the office’s Emergency Preparedness and Response. Provides technical input in the preparation of the Situation Analysis and the Country Programme document, as required.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Public Health, Health Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Law, Public Health, Nutrition, International Relations, Business administration or other related disciplines.

Required Experience:

• 3 years of experience in Emergency readiness and preparedness, humanitarian and crisis management.

Area(s) of Expertise:

• Crisis and emergency response, Development programmes, Community development.

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required.

Competencies and Values:

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Building Trust
• Client Orientation
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Creativity
• Ethics and Values
• Judgement and Decision-making
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Working in Teams.

Eligibility Criteria
Additional Eligibility Criteria:

• Age: 27 - 80
• Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
• This assignment is funded by the Government of France, therefore the following specific criteria will apply:
• Only French nationals are eligible to apply.
• In addition to the requirements of the DOA, candidates must have obtained a Master II certificate.
• Candidates must be between 27 and 35 years of age at the time of the application and have at least 3 years of professional experience.
• The Government of France will review the profiles and invite longlisted candidates for pre-assessment interviews. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews with the UN Host Entity.
• The assignment is scheduled to start in October 2022, after the Journée d’Accueil organized by MEAE.

Application Closing Date
18th February, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Location: Nigeria
Expected start date: Invalid Date
Sustainable Development Goal: Peace, Justice And Strong Institutions
For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required: 1 - 5
Host entity: Noble Missions for Change Initiative
Type: Online
Duration: 12 weeks
Slot: 2 Openings

Mission and Objectives

• Noble Missions is a tech non-profit social enterprise based in Nigeria with support from volunteers all over the world . We deploy technology to realize the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs).
• Our vision is to see a world where technology is available and accessible to all citizens to foster sustainable development and reduce hunger. And our mission is using digital tools to advance education in Africa.

Context

• It is the right of citizens to hold the government (those that have been elected by citizens) accountable. From time to time, a democratic government passes laws to make it easier for citizens to carry out their responsibilities and the FOI Act is one of such laws. And if well utilized, the government may be more concerned about doing what is right for its citizens.
• This is why are looking for two volunteers to support our team in researching how well this law has been maximized in Nigeria and be able to design programs to improve the usage of the law.

Task Description

• Nigeria's Freedom of Information (FOI) Act was signed into law on May 28, 2011.
• The core purpose is to make access to public records and information more freely available.
• But we are interested in knowing how well it has been used by citizens and how well have the government responded to its use?

Requirements
Required experience:
The volunteers should be experienced in designing and implementing a research project. Other core skills include:

• Desk review
• Designing tools for data collection
• Data analysis, and
• Report writing.

Languages:

• English, Level: Working knowledge, Required

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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