UNV Gender Equality and Governance Assistant. Irlanda

We are seeking a dedicated UN Volunteer to serve as Gender Equality and Governance Assistant with UN Women Jamaica.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Provide administrative and logistical support to the management of programmes

• Provide administrative support in the preparation of programme work plans, budgets, and proposals on programme implementation arrangements, including tracking the delivery of funds;

• Provide administrative support to the executing agencies / responsible parties on routine delivery and reporting of programme supported activities and finances;

2. Provide administrative support to the financial management of the Programme Unit

• Create projects in Quantum, prepare budget revisions, revise project awards and status; and determine unutilized funds and the operational and financial close of a project;

• Provide administrative support in monitoring and preparation of budget and the finances of programmes/projects, and in the preparation of FACE forms;

3. Provide administrative support to the Programme Unit

• Undertake logistical, administrative and financial arrangements for the preparation and implementation of field activities, events, assessments, meetings, workshops and missions;

• Make travel arrangements for the Programme Team, including travel requisitions and claims;

4. Provide technical support to the implementation and management of the Normative programme

• Provide technical support in the implementation of programme activities; Develop technical knowledge products

• Maintain relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the Normative programme;

5. Provide inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts

• Develop background documents, briefs and presentations related to the Normative Framework.

• Support the coordination of advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products;

Key Requirements:

- Bachelor degree or equivalent in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Human Rights, Law, or related fields.

- Applicants must have good command of the English language.

Please note that this is a summarized version of the description of assignment. Interested candidates should refer to the full document and apply here: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1759989915867392

UN Volunteers work onsite, offering their skills while receiving a comprehensive benefits package, including a monthly living allowance to ensure a modest but secure standard of living. Find out more by using our Entitlement Calculator here: https://app.unv.org/calculator