UNDP JOBS / VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Responsibilities

   - Define UNV’s volunteer management principles and approach as well as a detailed volunteer management cycle;
   - Lead and coordinate the development of coherent volunteer management processes and facilitate organization-wide engagement with the
     development of the Volunteer Management Cycle Platform and associated tools / resources by serving as the primary, interface with
     UNV’s Volunteer Management Cycle Project;
   - Coordinate and manage the development, dissemination, and implementation of volunteer management tools, knowledge products and
     guidelines for all stages in the Volunteer Management Cycle (e.g. Pre-Departure Briefing Pack, End of Assignment Handbook, Handover,
     etc.);
   - Lead the assessment and continuous improvement of systems for UNV volunteer management throughout UNV- in HQ and Field Units;
   - Ensure that “lessons learnt” are integrated in the new tools and knowledge products to enhance the quality of volunteer management;

Requirements

   - Master’s degree in social sciences, political science, public or business administration, or related fields. Alternatively, Bachelor’s degree
     with two additional years of relevant work experience.
   - Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience; 5 years of this experience should be in an international volunteer-sending
     organization.
   - Fluency in English; proficiency in an additional UN language is desirable.


Deadline: 22 May 2013

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