Assignment country: Nepal

Expected start date: 17/06/2024

Sustainable Development Goal: 10. Reduced inequalities

Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Specialist

DoA reserved for persons with disabilities: Yes

Host entity: UNICEF

Type: Onsite

Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Duty stations: Kathmandu

Reasonable accommodation: Yes

Age: 27 – 80

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

Required experience: 3 years of experience in the national level in the field of social protection and disability relevant programs; experience of working within the disability sector is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization:

• Understanding of the disability related policies and plans.
• Research related experience will be the added advantage.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
• Excellent in Microsoft application.
• 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 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;
• Have affinity with or interest in disability and system strengthening volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
• The Disability Liaison officer will collaborate with the UNICEF Chief of Social Policy Governance and Evidence, Evaluation Specialist, and Data and Evidence Officer.
• Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated, and documented in all activities throughout the assignment.
• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in, and capacities developed.

Area(s) of expertise: Social work, Development programmes

Driving license: –

Languages:

 Nepalese, Level: Fluent, Required

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level: Bachelor degree or equivalent in Sociology/Development Studies/International Relations, or a related field.

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