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Country » Tanzania

Volunteer Legal Advocate

Position Responsibilities:

VLAs are responsible for the following duties:

Advise refugees and assist them in understand their rights;

Interview refugees and advocate for them regarding their individual RSD and/or resettlement;

Maintain a high caseload of RSD cases in a fast paced, demanding environment while adhering to strict filing deadlines;

Conduct client intake and screening interviews, assess needs, and refer to other service providers as needed;

Where possible, develop unique and innovative legal tactics to assist clients with other legal needs, including assistance to assert rights to movement, security, humanitarian aid, education and social services;

Conduct research on "country of origin" situations and refugee law jurisprudence;

Develop material for "Know Your Rights" workshops for refugees both in camps and urban settings, as well as teach and/or participate in the workshops;

Occasionally, represent AATZ at events, conferences and meetings, and/or assist in other publicity and/or fundraising efforts;

Assist with the general administrative duties of the office, including helping to build administrative capacity within the office to meet demand as AATZ grows.

Preferred Qualifications:

A positive, flexible personality and attitude;

English is required. Intermediate to proficient French or Swahili are very helpful.

A Bachelor of Laws, JD or equivalent is preferred, but other degrees or equivalent experience in a related field will be considered. Exceptional law students will be considered;

Experience working in direct clients services, ideally with asylum seekers or in human rights, as well as a strong passion for social justice work;

Experience working with vulnerable populations and/or survivors of trauma;

International experience living and working cross-culturally in developing countries, preferably in Africa;

Experience working in a non-profit setting with limited resources, ideally in the global south;

An easygoing personality with the demonstrated capacity to handle living and working in an ad-hoc environment where difficult situations and crises can develop at a moment's notice;

Aptitude to successfully complete assigned tasks with minimal oversight while serving clients with the highest ethical standards;

Understanding of the importance of working as part of a team and the ability to carefully and faithfully follow the direction of AATZ management staff;

Ability to commit to at least 6 months of full-time work. Between the months of May to August, exceptional, experienced law students who are only able to commit to working at AATZ for their summer break will be eligible for admission into the VLA program if they can commit to a minimum of 12 weeks.

How to Apply:

Because of space limitations, AATZ VLA positions are awarded on a very competitive basis.

Each year Asylum Access receives hundreds of applications coming from all over the globe for a handful of VLA positions. It is best, therefore, for applicants to submit polished, complete applications as early as possible.

We accept applications on a rolling basis.To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and a legal writing sample to VolunteerTz [at] asylumaccess.org.

Please be sure to specify in your cover letter what makes you uniquely qualified to be a VLA with AATZ, how volunteering with us fits into your career plans, and the dates that you expect to be available.

Please note that all Asylum Access VLA positions are unpaid; we are happy to work with successful applicants to arrange for funding or school credit where available. If selected, VLA's are responsible for obtaining their visa and work permit, if applicable.

Closing Date: Friday, 11 May 2012

Country » Nigeria

Driver / Clerk

Location : Abuja, Nigeria

Application Deadline : 08-May-12

Type of Contract : Service Contract

Post Level : SB-2

Duration of Initial Contract : Initial period of one year

The Driver provides driving and clerical services to the project staff at BPP, Consultants and Experts and UN staff on mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

Provision of reliable and secure driving services;

Proper use of vehicle;

Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle / proper documentations / supplies;

Maintenance of proper registry system;

Effective mail management and dispatch;

Management of Protocol Services;

Basic administrative duties.Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by

1. Driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items and

2. Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.

Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.

Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.

Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts.

Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

Ensures maintenance of registry system focusing on achievement of the following results:

1. Maintenance of the office filing system in accordance with the UNDP Global Filing System for Projects;

2. Opening of new subject files as required and disposal of old files in accordance with the established retention schedule;

3. Maintenance of archives, making sure files are properly stored and accessible; safe keeping of documents;

4. Provision of photocopies, scanning and binding of projects material as the project activities arises.

Ensures provision of effective mail management focusing on achievement of the following results:

1. Receipt, registration, forwarding of incoming letters, parcels and other correspondence to proper department / unit / officer;

2. Registration and dispatch of the outgoing communications, including pouch, and follow-up distribution. Prepares the summary of enclosure forms and necessary documents and maintains the file on pouches received to ensure that all bags are accounted for.

Ensures proper administration of protocol services to UN staff on mission for airport pickup and drop off by observing mandatory security activities of requesting mobile police escort and car hire service at UNDSS for late pickups and drop-offs.

Basic Administrative duties:

Assist with recording of transactions and maintenance of the office warehouse.

Support in light and basic operations functions related to shipment and procurement of equipments.

Assist with follow up on vendors payment and verification of relevant documents.

Competencies

Operational Effectiveness:

Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties;

Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies;

Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints;

Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations;

Ability to operate and maintain a variety of computerized business machines and office equipment in order to provide efficient delivery of service;

Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities;

Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair (for Drivers);

Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol (for Drivers);

Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues (for Drivers).

Managing Data:

Collects and compiles data with speed and accuracy identifying what is relevant and discarding what is not, records it in an accessible manner and maintains data bases;

Thoroughly and methodically collects, verifies and records data demonstrating attention to detail and identifying and correcting errors on own initiative;

Transmits file data; creates and generate queries, reports and documents utilizing databases, spreadsheets, communications and other software packages with speed and accuracy;

Interprets data, draws conclusions and/or identifies patterns which support the work of others.

Managing Documents, Correspondence and Reports:

Creates, edits and presents information (queries, reports, documents) in visually pleasing, clear and presentable formats such as tables, forms, presentations, briefing notes/books and reports using advanced word processing and presentation functions and basic database and spreadsheet software;

Ability to produce accurate and well documented records conforming to the required standard.

Planning, Organizing and Multi-tasking:

Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships;

Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines

Demonstrates ability to quickly shift from one task to another to meet multiple support needs;

Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support;

Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary Education with/or Trade Tests Certificate;

Valid Driver’s license.

Experience:

5 years’ work experience as a driver;

Safe driving record;

Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair;

Experience in basic administrative tasks and knowledge of related procedures;

Daily user of computer (MS Word and Intranet) and other office equipments is mandatory;

A proven experience in protocol and support services to Executives is a requirement.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in the language of the duty station;

Knowledge of the UN language of the duty station.

Interested Candidates should apply online through the website by clicking on the Apply now button.

The system will prompt you to upload a CV on the next page.

Please note that instead of a CV you're required to download the UNDP Personnel History Form (P11) from the following link http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc Complete it and upload when prompted.

Applications without a fully completed P11 form will not be considered.

Only applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted.

The system will only allow for one attachment.

The UN is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.

Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.

Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 08 May 2012

Country »Kenya

Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting Officer

The Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer will support the Kenya country office in ensuring that:

Results are well articulated in the programme development processes;

Results are tracked and documented;

Both internal and external reports capture the actual changes that are happening as a result of the UN Women initiatives.

Special emphasis of the monitoring process will be on monitoring qualitative changes based on the theory of change stated in the programme design.

Education

Advanced university degree in Gender or women’s studies, social sciences, international relations, or a related field.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years experience in monitoring, evaluation and results-based management.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in reporting (internal and donors) using results based management principles.

Demonstrated knowledge of bilateral and multilateral donors reporting requirements.

A minimum of 2 years of experience of supporting capacity of the partner organizations in the areas of planning, M&E and reporting.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified persons can access and should apply on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal located on the UNDP Kenya website - http://www.ke.undp.org – on or before 11 May 2012. Select “e-Recruitment Portal” under “Operations/Human Resources”.

Applicants are required to fill and sign a Personal History Form (P11) Form and submit it together with their online application Applications received via other means will not be accepted.

Additional considerations

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

“UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns”.

Communication Officer

The Communications Officer will be responsible for providing leadership for strategic communications of UN Women in Kenya for internal and external communications through the implementation of the country communications strategy designed to maximize programme impact and build a clear and motivational image of UN Women.

Education

A post-graduate degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or media management or related field.

Experience

At least 3 years of similar employment experience, preferably with a development organization.

Minimum 3 years of experience in web-content management and production of communication materials.

Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing communications strategies.

Demonstrable experience of communicating to a variety of audiences using different communication formats and tools.

Demonstrable proofing and editing experience.

The full terms of reference for the two positions can be accessed on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal on the UNDP Kenya website - http://www.ke.undp.org.