Volunteer Opportunity as a Program Assistant in Jordan at the United Nations Volunteers Program

• You must be between 18 and 26 years old.
• You must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in program management, budget, and office tasks.
• Motivation to contribute to achieving peace, development, and serving others.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team.
• Flexibility and openness to new experiences.
• Respect for diversity and the ability to adapt to other cultures, environments, and living conditions.
• It is preferred that you have previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience in other cultures, (ie studies, volunteer work, internships).
• Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, etc.).
• Experience in the field of business administration, development programs, and management.
• Proficiency in English.
• Fluency in the Arabic language.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration, management, arts and political science, or other related field.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with a range of different actors.
• The high degree of autonomy, personal initiative, and ability to take charge.
• Willingness to accept broad responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures.
• Ability to manage information objectively, accurately, and confidentially.
• Resist undue political pressure in decision-making.
• Stand by decisions that are in the interest of the organization even if they are unpopular.
• Take immediate action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior.
• Not to abuse power.
• Teamwork skills and respect for diversity.
• Ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relationships in a multicultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Commit to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal and full participation of women and men in all aspects of United Nations operations.
• Initiative and willingness to learn new skills and keep abreast of new developments in the area of expertise.
• The ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, coordinate, and monitor work.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple concurrent projects/activities.
• Proven interpersonal skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to conduct presentations and articulate options and positions.
• Ability to make and defend recommendations.
• Ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military, volunteers, counterparts, and local interlocutors coming from a variety of backgrounds.
• The ability to pass on your information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups.
• The ability to adapt to, live and work in potentially dangerous and remote conditions, including physical hardship and little rest.
• Ability to work independently in harsh environments for extended periods.
• Willingness to travel within the area of operations and transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations when necessary.
• A true commitment to the principles of voluntary participation, which include solidarity, compassion, reciprocity, and self-reliance.
• A commitment to UNICEF's mission and vision, as well as to the core values of the United Nations.

Benefits:

Those accepted for this opportunity will receive:

• Monthly Voluntary Living Allowance (VLA) is estimated at 854.8 Jordanian dinars.
• Annual and educational leave.
• Free medical and life insurance.
• Free access to various learning platforms.
• For more information about UN Volunteers' benefits, entitlements, and support, click here.

About UN Volunteer:

International UN Volunteers promote peace and development in communities around the globe while upholding the ideals and aspirations of the United Nations. They come from 160 countries, representing many cultures and backgrounds, and bring a wide variety of perspectives and approaches.

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