Volunteer in Lebanon with UN as a Programme Officer (Local Governance)

• Age: 18 - 80
• Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country of the country of assignment.
• Required experience: 2 years of experience in local governance, localization/ and local system strengthening or other relevant programmes; experience with DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction / DRM (Disaster Risk Management) system strengthening is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization. Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. Excellent knowledge and understanding of context within the area. Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development. Excellent teamwork capacities. Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines. Sound security awareness. Have affinity with or interest in children’s rights and youth development volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
• Area(s) of expertise: Community development, Development programmes, Elections and governance
• Languages: Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Fluent, Required French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
• Required education level: Bachelor degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.

About UN Volunteers:

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program contributes to sustainable human development through volunteerism worldwide.

Online volunteering allows organizations and volunteers to team up to address sustainable development challenges – anywhere in the world, from any device. Online volunteering is fast, easy – and most of all, effective.

Through the Online Volunteering service, UNV offers:

1. A global platform for organizations and online volunteers to connect.
2. An easy-search database of online volunteering opportunities.
3. Tools to manage volunteers’ and organizations’ online collaboration.
4. Access to online volunteering experiences, best practices and lessons learned.
5. The possibility for volunteers and organizations to expand their networks.
6. The advantage of the universal reach and neutrality of the United Nations.

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