Project and Event Specialist, International Year of Volunteers for Sustaina

at  United Nations Development Programme UNDP

BACKGROUND

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in the field of Human/Community Development, International Development, International Relations, Business Management or a related topic.
• First-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years (with master’s degree) or 7 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in project development and management and support to the coordination of advocacy initiatives at the international level is required.
• Experience with event management and stakeholder coordination is required.
• Experience in supporting the organization of large-scale events for the United Nations is highly desirable.
• Experience with an international or regional volunteer association and knowledge of volunteerism for peace and development with its diverse manifestations and cultural settings highly desirable.
• Experience in a multicultural working environment is desired.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet is required; familiarity with database management is desired.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of another UN language highly desirable

DISCLAIMER

• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted;
• The successful candidate will hold a UNDP letter of appointment.
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