Knowledge Networks Assistant UNV at United Nations

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head, Knowledge Networks and library Services Unitthe national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks

• Support co-ordination, implementation and follow up of key science outreach products
• Assist in the development of relevant ‘Knowledge and outreach’ project documents under SP7
• Carry out research, including data collection, data verification and data analysis
• Maintain partner mailing lists and data bases
• Act as alternate focal point for OARE and Research for Life partnership
• Draft web features fpr posting on UNEP.ORG and UNEP Live

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
• 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.

Results/Expected Output

• Successsful implementation of key science outreach products.
• The development of relevant ‘Knowlede ad outreach’ project documents under SP 7
• Successful creation of relevant databases as required.
• Completion of compilation of partner mailing lists
• Undertsanding the background and history of OARE and Research for Life partnership, and completion of training and support systems as relevant.
• Successful drafting and posting up of web features on UNEP.ORG and UNEP LiveA final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

Competencies

• Computer Skills: Excellent computing and IT skills, with full competency of Microsoft applications, Adobe Acrobat, Web Design and data base applications

Required Skills and Experience

• A university Degree: Journalism and Communications, Knowledge Management, Environmental and/or Polictical Sciences, Economics
• Language : English