General
Description of assignment title: Programme Assistant
Assignment country: Zambia
Expected start date: 07/08/2023
Sustainable Development Goal: 6. Clean water and sanitation
Volunteer category: National UN Community Volunteer Part time
DoA reserved for persons with disabilities: No
Accessibility measures in place:
Host entity: UNICEF
Type: Onsite
Duration: 12 months
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Lusaka
Reasonable accommodation: No
Additional accessibility info:
Details
Mission and objectives
UNICEF helps build a world where the rights of every child are fully realized. It is our conviction that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones of human progress. UNICEF was created in 1946 to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path. It has global authority to influence decision-makers, and a wide variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality.
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.
Context
The incumbent will be based in Lusaka and will provide support towards Systems Strengthening of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector. This will involve interfaces with three Government line ministries: Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Education.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of WASH Specialist for the enabling environment, the Programme Assistant will perform the following tasks:
- Coordinate meetings by sending out calendar invitations, arranging logistics, drafting agendas, and taking minutes for the unit meetings;
- Assist to draft terms of reference for individual consultants and firms;
- Support Unit Procurement and Human Resources (HR) processes;
- Assist Draft communication and information materials for Country Office (CO) programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fundraising for WASH programmes;
- Use Geographical Information System (GIS) software to map partners and UNICEF activities;
- Support collection and compilation of information on local civil society and private sector actors in WASH working locations and capacities;
- Support WASH coordination as needed;
- Collect data for annual work plans and supply plans, core standard indicator updates and other key periodic plans as required;
- Take photographs and draft Unit press releases, Human Interest Stories, Social Media Posts for the communications team to finalize and post;
- Support to monitor UNICEF funded activities and draft reports on those activities;
- Contribute to knowledge management and dissemination of key sector documents amongst WASH stakeholders;
- Share learnings from task forces/working groups and meetings with other members of the WASH team;
- Assist to follow up and monitor WASH activities being implemented by partner organizations;
- Support preparation and arrangement of meetings, report writing and note taking i.e., mid-year and end year joint reviews with the Government, and cooperating partner meetings, workshops and conferences including liaison with districts.;• Perform any other tasks that may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
Eligibility criteria
Age: 18 – 80
Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
0 years of experience in Civil Engineering, Water, Sanitation, Environmental Health, Social Sciences, Policy, Legal or Finance related activities;
- Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook calendar and email skills are mandatory;
- Graphical, Artistical, Statistical, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), SharePoint, Power Business Intelligence (BI), and other computer program skills are highly desirable;
- Interest in Water, Sanitation, Climate Change, and Hygiene is required;
- Strong writing skills required;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Previous experience in an intercultural experience is an asset.
Area(s) of expertise: Development programmes
Driving license: .
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Public Health, Engineering or related fields.
Competencies and values
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Commitment and Motivation
- Ethics and Values
- Integrity
- Respect for Diversity
- Working in Teams
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Zambia is a beautiful land-linked country. Lusaka became the capital city of Zambia in May 1935. Lusaka’s central position in Zambia and it is extremely pleasant climate were two of the main reasons for its selection as the capital. It is a metropolis, which provides a home to about two and half million (2.5M) inhabitants of many different nationalities. It has grown to become the seat of the Government of the Republic of Zambia and as such all diplomatic missions, international organizations, industrial and commercial entities have set base. Its political, social, economic, and cultural significance has also increased through the years. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to work in high pressure, demanding and unpredictable conditions, and little comfort, are essential. Lusaka has all amenities in place that would make visitors stay comfortable. For more info, visit: http://www.zambiatourism.com.
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.
