Details
Mission and objectives
UNCCD DEU organization mission TBD
Context
Mongolia will be the host of 17th UNCCD Conference of the Parties (COP17), which will take place 17-28 August 2026 in Ulaanbaatar.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide support for the preparation of the COP17 and for effective follow up. The main focus of tasks will be on research, communication, logistics, science and administration/management activities.
The candidate will bring substantive experience and knowledge on planning, coordination and management; particularly, experience in organizing and managing meetings and preparing written summaries for further follow-up activities. The candidate should have the necessary skills to analytically review information and identify priority matters that need to be urgently addressed, including on advising options. Further key areas of technical knowledge and skills required from the candidate, include experience in undertaking programmatic analysis, high level advice, and management.
This is a tremendous opportunity for a young professional interested and willing to be involved in various activities. UNCCD seeks candidates who are interested in expanding their knowledge and skill set in events management as well as land sector initiatives within the context of the UN agency.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide support for the preparation of the COP17 and for effective follow up. The main focus of tasks will be on research, communication, logistics, science and administration/management activities.
The candidate will bring substantive experience and knowledge on planning, coordination and management; particularly, experience in organizing and managing meetings and preparing written summaries for further follow-up activities. The candidate should have the necessary skills to analytically review information and identify priority matters that need to be urgently addressed, including on advising options. Further key areas of technical knowledge and skills required from the candidate, include experience in undertaking programmatic analysis, high level advice, and management.
This is a tremendous opportunity for a young professional interested and willing to be involved in various activities. UNCCD seeks candidates who are interested in expanding their knowledge and skill set in events management as well as land sector initiatives within the context of the UN agency.
Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Executive Secretary, or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Operations Management Assistant will perform the following duties:
Tracking implementation of decisions from meetings, monitoring progress against work plans, and identifying bottlenecks to mitigate delays.
Analytically review information received from various sources and identify priority matters that need to be urgently addressed, advising on options.
Lead cross-unit coordination and maintain the ‘Action Points Tracker’ and ‘Support Unit Tracker’ for the Secretariat, GM and G20 to: (1) improve efficiency of overall management; (2) ensure that priorities remain visible and are properly addressed; (3) activate needed follow up from the Executive office and/or other Units.
Collect relevant data and draft various talking points, background notes for communication with UN partners and external partners, such as donor countries, member states, etc.
Provide support to COP17 preparation and coordination between internal and external clients and partners at the technical, regional and country level.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor(s).
Tracking implementation of decisions from meetings, monitoring progress against work plans, and identifying bottlenecks to mitigate delays.
Analytically review information received from various sources and identify priority matters that need to be urgently addressed, advising on options.
Lead cross-unit coordination and maintain the ‘Action Points Tracker’ and ‘Support Unit Tracker’ for the Secretariat, GM and G20 to: (1) improve efficiency of overall management; (2) ensure that priorities remain visible and are properly addressed; (3) activate needed follow up from the Executive office and/or other Units.
Collect relevant data and draft various talking points, background notes for communication with UN partners and external partners, such as donor countries, member states, etc.
Provide support to COP17 preparation and coordination between internal and external clients and partners at the technical, regional and country level.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor(s).
At Impactpool we do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.