Project Analyst

Job Title: Project Analyst

Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Host entity: UNESCO Indonesia

Assignment country: Indonesia

Expected start date: 15/11/2023

Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Volunteer category: International UN Youth Volunteer

Type: Onsite

Duration: 6 months

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Jakarta

Details

Mission and objectives

UNESCO’s mission is to contribute to the building of a culture of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development, and intercultural dialogue through its mandates: education, the sciences, culture, communication, and information. UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Jakarta (also “UNESCO Jakarta”) covers all UNESCO mandates and is responsible for the implementation of related programmes in Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Timor Leste. Closely with partnership with Governments, National Commissions and other governmental and non-governmental partners, UNESCO Jakarta works on making development sustainable and profitable for everyone, and focuses on a number of overarching objectives: Attaining quality education for all and lifelong learning Mobilizing science knowledge and policy for sustainable development Addressing emerging social and ethical challenges Fostering cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue, and a culture of peace Building inclusive knowledge societies through information and communication

Context

Under the overall supervision of the Director, and the direct supervision of the Social and Human Sciences (SHS) Programme Specialist (PS), the UNV will support the SHS portfolio in intercultural dialogue, youth engagement and peacebuilding. The incumbent will work closely with other team members to support projects undertaken by SHS whilst seeking synergies across activities as well as new opportunities for collaboration with external partners.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist for Social and Human Sciences the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Assist the SHS Unit in planning, managing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on key programme/project activities in the areas of intercultural dialogue, youth engagement and peacebuilding. Proactively and in a self-directed manner conduct research on potential partners and co-designers as part of the collaborative process leading to the development of project proposals. Assist Unit in liaising with national stakeholders to facilitate effective delivery of projects and activities. Assist dissemination of information on SHS initiatives to ensure project visibility; extend, engage, and reinforce networks, engage new and diverse stakeholders, and foster partnerships. Assist in drafting of memos, reports, and other project related and administrative correspondence. Attends meetings and take minutes in technical group as requested by the PS and/or Director. Perform any other administrative and project related duties as deemed necessary by immediate supervisor or the Director of UNESCO Jakarta Office.

Eligibility criteria

Age

18 - 26

Additional eligibility criteria

This assignment is funded by the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia and only nationals of that country are eligible to apply. You may apply to a maximum of three assignments and indicate the order of preference in the ‘Additional remarks’ field when filling in the application form. The deadline for applications is 14 September 2023.

Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Donor priorities

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Requirements

Required experience

1 years of experience in (minimum three months): Research and analysis, Concept note writing, Event coordination and facilitation. Basic understanding of development sector project management and previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; Knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu, Tetum or Portuguese would be an advantage but not expected.

Area(s) of expertise

Development programmes, Community development

Driving license

-

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in International Relations, Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, International Policy and/or Development, Human Rights or other relevant Social Sciences or Humanities field. Masters degree or PhD in the same areas is desirable.

Competencies and values

​​☒​Commitment to Continuous Learning ​​☒​Communication ​​☒​Creativity ​​☒​Ethics and Values ​​☒​Integrity ​​☒​Judgement and Decision-making ​​☒​Respect for Diversity ​​☒​Self-Management ​​☒​Technological Awareness ​​☒​Working in Teams

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

The position will be based in the Jakarta, capital of Indonesia and home to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat, where basic living needs, including accommodation, banking facilities, medical facilities and telecommunications/internet services are readily available. All staple foods such as rice, bread, meat, vegetables, fruits, salt, sugar, cooking oil, etc. can be found in the markets, along with basic hygiene products and household supplies, including variety of imported goods. Almost all items can also be ordered for delivery (from grocery to cooked food to household essentials) through various mobile applications. Jakarta has numerous good restaurants as well as plenty of attractive malls and shopping centres, making it one of the most vibrant cities to live in South-East Asia. Jakarta’s climate is generally hot and humid, with the Indonesian wet and dry seasons dividing the year in two. Average temperature is in the upper 30°C range year-round, and the rainy season lasts between November and March. The most used means of transportation are taxi or local bus. Mobile phone is the most reliable tool to communicate, and internet services are readily available at the apartment complexes. ATMs are located on every other street in Indonesia and international cards can usually be used to withdraw Indonesian Rupiah.

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.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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