Human Resources Focal Point

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Mission and objectives

Since its inception in 1972, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has been the global authority that sets the environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, UNEP works through its divisions as well as regional, liaison and out-posted offices and a growing network of collaborating centres of excellence.

Context

Communications Division, Digital Strategy and Content/Client Services Section

Task description

Two candidates to be recruited, one under the supervision of the Digital Strategy Section Chief and one under the Content/Client Services Chief, the National UN Volunteers will undertake the following tasks: • Contribute to draft terms of reference for consultants and UN Volunteers • Assist in the reviewing of qualifications of applicants for consultancies and UN Volunteers posts • Ensure that evaluations are undertaken on a timely basis • Schedule meetings, and interviews and administer written tests for potential candidates • Work with budget administrative support focal points to ensure that all paperwork for recruitments and payments are in order • Liaise with consultants and UN Volunteers to ensure appropriate documentation is made for deliverables • Update calendars and information-sharing tools (such as Monday.com, Sharepoint and Trello) • Carry out other related support tasks when required Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and taking an active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.