General
Description of assignment title: Advocacy and Knowledge Management Associate
Assignment country: United Republic of Tanzania
Expected start date: 09/01/2025
Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for the goals
Volunteer category: International UN University Volunteer
Host entity: UNDP
Type: Onsite
Duration: 6 months
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Dar es Salaam
Details
Mission and objectives
UNDP is the UN’s global development network whose focus is to help countries build and share solutions to the challenges of sustainable development as informed by the 2030 sustainable development agenda. The overall focus for UNDP Tanzania is to support the Government of Tanzania to improve lives of the people through strategic programmatic areas of Inclusive Democratic Governance, Inclusive Economic Growth and Sustainable Livelihoods and Environment Sustainability, Climate Change and Resilience.
Context
UNDP Tanzania helps the country to achieve the eradication of poverty and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. It helps the country to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience to sustain development results. The development sector in the country is changing very quickly, and innovation is becoming the central ingredient in all development intervention. Business as usual no longer has a place in development. UNDP is at the forefront of deploying innovative solutions to development challenges in order to help the country achieve sustainable development goals. The country office has implemented a systematic approach to its development initiatives, restructuring its operational framework through a portfolio strategy. This strategic shift aims to facilitate a holistic view of intended impacts and foster a coherent and integrated approach towards their realization.
Administered by the UNDP, UNV Tanzania Field Unit is responsible for mobilization, recruitment and placement of UN Volunteers in UN Agencies, Government, Civil Society Organizations and the Private Sector. Through Advocacy, partnership building, and programme integration, the UNV Field Unit represents and positions the UNV Programme in-country and brings UNV’s services and volunteer solutions closer to cooperating partners. The UNV FU is further responsible for everyday management of serving volunteers.
The International UN University Volunteer, Knowledge Management Associate will serve both the UNDP Tanzania (50% of her/his time) and UNV Field Unit in Tanzania (50% of her/his time) to deliver on their mandate in the country.
Task description
Based at the UNDP Country Office and UNV Country Office, the International UN University Volunteer, Advocacy and Knowledge Management Associate will serve both the UNDP Tanzania (50% of her/his time) and UNV Field Unit in Tanzania (50% of her/his time). Both Offices are located within the same building at the UN House located at the PSSSF Commercial Complex, Sam Nujoma Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Under the direct supervision of UNV Country Coordinator and the Head of UNDP Communications and Partnerships, the International UN University Volunteer will support UNDP Country Office in coordination and implementation of various components of the UNDP Communication and Partnership Workplan involving supporting Programme Portfolios such as Inclusive democratic governance; Inclusive growth and sustainable livelihoods; environmental sustainability, climate change and resilience; Women empowerment and gender equality in all aspects of communication and partnership. On the other hand, at the UNV Field Unit, the International UN University Volunteer will support the Country Coordinator in advocacy, partnership building, knowledge management and UNV Programme integration in the 2022-2027 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and across the 23 UN Agencies’ CPDs.
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of UNV Country Coordinator and the UNDP Communications and Partnerships Analyst, the International UN University Volunteer, will assist and participate in undertaking the following specific tasks: At the UNDP Country Office:
- Support the UNDP’s Communications and Partnership Analyst to enhance UNDP Tanzania’s visibility, market successful projects, document successes and best practices, improve internal communication and strengthen media relations to keep the public and stakeholders informed about our role and activities.
- Assisting in systematic capturing of key achievements and lessons learnt of UNDP activities for knowledge sharing and improvement of the CO overall knowledge management system.
- Assisting various Programme teams/ portfolios in the organization of key events and communication opportunities, such as major conferences, workshops, discussions and report launches, including graphic designing of reports, infographics and case studies.
- Assist in maintenance and updating of the UNDP website and social media pages, preparation of press releases, media advisories, talking points, speeches, web content, articles and general correspondence, among others.
- Assist in providing technical support to the intelligence team and the UNDP Resident Representative and part in UNCG (United Nations Communications Group) related activities.
At the UNV Country Office/Field Unit:
- Assist the Country Coordinator in establishing, fostering and maintaining effective out-reach and relationships with the 23 UN Agencies in Tanzania, including assisting the UN System in the integration of volunteerism and adopting volunteer solutions in the implementation of 2022-2027 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF);
- Assist the Country Coordinator in establishing fostering and maintaining effective out-reach and relationships with the government, UN agencies, the private sector, relevant development partners and local civil society organizations – NGOs that focus on volunteerism/Volunteer Involving Organizations (VIOs), to contribute to community-led sustainable development in the country.
- Under the delegated authority of the UNV Country Coordinator, assist the UNV Regional Office for East and Southern Africa and the Communications Section at UNV Headquarters, in preparing, disseminating and presenting country-specific promotional information on the mandate and work of UNV with relevant development partners and the media.
- Assist the Country Coordinator in coordinating activities and plan events, in collaboration with other UN Agencies, for annual, national and UN-recognized international celebrations, including the International Volunteer Day (IVD); eunJXNN DmwxqS
- Support the UNV Country Coordinator in the development/production of communication and advocacy instruments and materials including documenting, and drafting volunteer stories, experiences, best practices and lessons learned for awareness raising, positioning of UNV with the UN Agencies, advocacy and volunteer mobilization as linked to UNV Strategic Framework outcomes.
- Support in providing regular updates to the UNV Social media platforms/pages including Instagram and Twitter accounts
- Participate in UN Communications Group and contribute to identifying new and creative ways to show how volunteerism can be integrated and mainstreamed in the UN programmes, promote a coherent image of the UNV and participate in developing a common UN Communications and Advocacy Action Plan and Workplans.
Eligibility criteria
Age: 18 – 80
Required experience
1 month
Donor priorities
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Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Additional eligibility criteria
ELIGIBILITY
As this assignment is funded by KOICA, specific eligibility criteria apply:
- Applicants must be Korean nationals aged between 18 and 29 years at the time of application.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or have graduated within the past 12 months (at the time of application).
- Individuals who have previously served in a KOICA-funded UN University Volunteer assignment are not eligible.
APPLICATION
- If you are currently enrolled in a university and have not yet obtained a university degree, indicate in the section ‘Academic qualifications’ under ‘diploma/degree obtained’ that you are still studying and towards which degree. In the ‘to’ field, enter the current date, as the system does not allow you to enter a future date. Instead of the degree certificate, upload any evidence of your enrollment, for example a transcript.
- 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.
- Application deadline: 26 May 2025
SELECTION
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment. Interviews will be conducted by the UN Host Entity in June.
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Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
No experience required
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Currently enrolled or recent graduate in communication, journalism, international relations, social sciences, or another relevant field
Competencies and values
☒ Accountability
☒ Adaptability and Flexibility
☒ Commitment and Motivation
☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning
☒ Communication
☒ Creativity
☒ Empowering Others
☒ Integrity
☒ Respect for Diversity
☒ Self-Management
☒ Technological Awareness
☒ Working in Teams
Skills and experience
- Demonstrated interest and/or experience in supporting advocacy initiatives for development, media/communication and knowledge management
- Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e., studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly desired.
Area(s) of expertise
Administration, Development programmes, Volunteer management
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Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Tanzania has an area of 947,300 sq km and is located in eastern Africa on the Indian Ocean. It shares its longest borders with Kenya (to the northeast) and Mozambique (to the southeast), but also borders Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia. To the east, Tanzania is bordered by the Indian Ocean. Three of Africa’s largest lakes also border sections of the country: Lake Victoria in the north, Lake Tanganyika in the west, and Lake Nyasa in the southwest.
The International UN University Volunteer will be based in Dar es Salaam and will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. Dar es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania, as the major port and economic center. Embassies and UN Offices are currently based in this city. Dar es Salaam is situated on the coast, overlooking the Indian Ocean. It is an International multicultural city with a mix of religions. There is a wide range of facilities available, including numerous shop-ping centers, movie theatres, restaurants and many new developments. The living conditions in Dar es Salaam are comfortable although pricy in certain neighbourhoods. The city contains high concentrations of trade and other services, and manufacturing compared to other parts of the country, which has about 80 percent of its population in rural areas. Downtown includes many small businesses, many of which are run by traders and proprietors whose families originated from the Middle East and Indian sub-continent—areas of the world with which the settlements of the Tanzanian coast have had long-standing trading relations.
Tanzania is one of the most diverse countries in Africa. On the mainland, around 99% of the population is ethnically African, coming from over 120 different tribes, almost all of them Ban-tu. On Zanzibar, the people are of Arab, African, or mixed Arab and African descent. Kiswahili (Swahili) and English are both official languages. Kiswahili is the lingua franca of central and eastern Africa and the country’s unifying language. Most people living in Tanzania speak one of the 158 local languages as their first language. Arabic is widely spoken on Zanzibar. Eng-lish is the primary language of business, government administration, and higher education.
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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