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General
Description of assignment title
Programme Officer (Local Governance)

Assignment country
Lebanon

Expected start date
01/02/2024

Sustainable Development Goal
11. Sustainable cities and communities

Volunteer category
National UN Volunteer Specialist

Host entity
UNICEF

Type
Onsite

Duration
12 months
(with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments
1

Duty stations
Tyre

Details
Mission and objectives
Working in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, UNICEF has spent 70 years improving the lives of children and their families.

UNICEF promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything we do.

Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere. In all of its work, UNICEF takes a life-cycle based approach, recognizing the particular importance of early childhood development and adolescence. UNICEF programmes focus on the most disadvantaged children, including those living in fragile contexts, those with disabilities, those who are affected by rapid urbanization and those affected by environmental degradation.

UNICEF was created with a distinct purpose in mind: to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path. We advocate for measures to give children the best start in life because proper care at the youngest age forms the most robust foundation for a person’s future.

We promote girls’ education – ensuring that they complete primary education as a minimum – because it benefits all children, both girls and boys. Girls who are educated grow up to become better thinkers, better citizens, and better parents to their own children. We act so that all children are immunized against common childhood diseases, and are well nourished: no child should suffer or die from a preventable illness. We work to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among young people because it is right to keep them from harm and enable them to protect others. We help children and families affected by HIV/AIDS to live their lives with dignity.

We are UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund.

Context
This UNV assignment is part of UNICEF’s project/flagship programming initiative. For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Under the supervision of the Chief Field Office (CFO) in South Lebanon and Nabatieh field office, provide professional technical assistance and support for programme design, planning and implementation, management and evaluation of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, in support of achievement of programme goals and objectives.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of CFO and technical supports from Programme Specialist (Local Governance) at Country Office, the UNV Programme Officer is accountable for the full spectrum of local governance/ child’s rights governance project/programme activities. The key results have an impact on the overall performance of the country office and success in the implementation of project/programme activities. Accurate programme monitoring and recommendations, data entry and presentation of information ensure proper programme decision-making.

In addition to duty station specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.

Task description
Under the supervision of the Chief Field Office (CFO) in South Lebanon and Nabatieh field office, the UN Volunteer will be performing the below duties:

•Sensitization and capacity support: dialogue, sensitize, and capacitate the selected municipalities, unions and governors on local governance, child wellbeing and rights, social accountability, disaster risk reduction, multidimensional vulnerabilities, challenges as well as opportunities and initiatives at local level to deal with them in South and Nabatiye Governorates.
•Concept notes and terms of reference: support in developing notes and Terms Of References (TORs) for local systems strengthening, DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction)/ DRM (Disaster Risk Management) capacity building, and other relevant localization initiatives at municipality and/or governorate level.
•Local data and evidence: support the identification and update of children related findings on issues and priorities in the municipal level through local data generated in coordination with UNICEF planning, monitoring, and evaluation (PME), sections, and other agencies/partners (e.g., municipal snapshots, neighbourhood profiling, surveys and studies for the Southern Suburb Union 5-year plan), workshops, community consultations, etc.
•Local policies, plans, and budgets: support the process of developing child-friendly local plans and programmes with the priority municipalities and unions in South and Nabatiye, with the support of UNICEF sections to enhance children’s access to services.
•Programme quality and relevance: closely work with UNICEF programme officers in South and Nabatiye Field Office and CFO to align implementing partners’ plans and activities to contribute to the local area ones of municipalities and unions. (e.g. child friendly spaces, MSCC, mental health spaces, PSEAH mechanisms, inclusion, Accountability to Affected People, Qudwa initiatives, Disaster Risk Reduction strategies and plans etc) in South and Nabatiye Governorates.
•Community engagement and Participation in local decision-making: support the selected municipalities and unions in South and Nabatiye Governorates to empower their communities through enhanced participation and sharing of information, including during emergencies, and establish sustainable feedback platform with technical supports from the CFO and Programme Specialist – Local Governance at Country Office and Social behavioral Change section.
•Coordination for local and area-based work: under the guidance of the CFO, collaborate with other actors and join efforts such as UNDP, UN-HABITAT, UNOPS, UNHCR, DRM, LRC, etc to maximize results and impact for children in local authorities and communities in South and Nabatiye Governorates.
•Contribute to Field Operations-Local Governance efforts in evidence generation, documentations, monitoring, piloting of projects and initiatives, planning, mid and year end reviews of the field rolling workplan and provide the needed inputs for South and Nabatiye Governorates.

Eligibility criteria
Age
27 – 80

Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements
Required experience
4 years of experience in local governance, localization/ and local system strengthening or other relevant programmes at the national and/or international level; experience with DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction / DRM (Disaster Risk Management) system strengthening 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.
•Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.
•Excellent knowledge and understanding of context within the area.
•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.
•Excellent teamwork capacities.
•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 MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
•Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
•Sound security awareness.
•Have affinity with or interest in children’s rights and youth development volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Area(s) of expertise
Administration, Development programmes, Community development

Driving license
–

Languages
Arabic, Level: Fluent, Desirable
English, Level: Fluent, Desirable
French, Level: Basic, Desirable

Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.

Competencies and values
•Build and Maintain Partnership
•Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness:
Self-awareness: Display sensitivity and adjust language and tone, ensuring it is not demeaning or aggressive. Recognize own strengths and
limitations, learning from mistakes made. Seek feedback from multiple sources on own behaviours, including unconscious biases and potential blind
spots. Act on the feedback received. Be transparent in admitting mistakes and take corrective action. • Recognize personal stress and seek help to
maintain personal well-being.

Ethical awareness: Display appropriate ethical behaviours, refraining from discriminatory language and actions. Challenge unprofessional and
unethical behaviours by standing up against actions that are not aligned with UNICEF’s values. Voice opinion in a truthful and respectful manner.
Apply UNICEF’s core values in personal and professional life, demonstrating consistency between words and actions.
•Drive to achieve results for impact
•Innovates and embraces change
•Manages ambiguity and complexity
•Thinks and acts strategically
•Works collaboratively with others
•Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance, and commitment towards UNICEF’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Other information
Living conditions and remarks
As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Tyre, South Lebanon. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.

The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents – except for UN Community Volunteers), as well as final repatriation (if applicable). You can check full entitlements at https://app.unv.org/calculator .

Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Reasonable accommodation
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
In addition to duty station-specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.