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Organization: RSCE
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Office: RSC Entebbe
Closing date: Monday, 12 September 2022
Description of assignment title: UNV Welfare Officer
Assignment country: Uganda
Expected start date: 10/15/2022
Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist
DoA reserved for persons with disabilities: No
Host entity: RSCE
Type: Onsite
Duration: 9 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Entebbe
Details
Mission and objectives
The United Nations Regional Service Centre in Entebbe, Uganda (RSCE) is a shared service Center established in 2010. The RSCE provides administrative and operational support to UN peacekeeping operations and small political offices across Africa.
Context
Assignment is with family (ENTEBBE)
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
Develop programmes designed to improve the quality of life of staff members within the Center;
Monitor environmental factors that could lead to unhealthy life style;
Increase and improve staff awareness and information about social and recreational opportunities available in the mission through, among others, the following activities: – Contributing to the induction training of new staff, – Producing a guide to the local amenities, – Regularly updating information posted on the intranet system and the Center’s welfare Portal, – Facilitating access to housing information as much as possible, – Developing links with local resources as appropriate, – Working with staff welfare committees for design and implementation of relevant welfare programs;
Collaborate with the Training Unit to implement “Cultural Awareness” training for staff
Develop regular recreational activities for staff (such as outings, film nights and other social events) and work in partnership with administration to secure a staff recreation space and gym;
Facilitate increased welfare initiatives in the team sites through offering support to committees and fostering the development of new committees;
Participate in developing expertise, profile, and capacity of the Welfare Unit by identifying funding opportunities;
Assess welfare needs within the mission and provide a focal point for welfare initiatives;
Act as a non-clinical counselling resource to any staff member within The Center requiring non-judgmental support and assistance in resolving any personal and/or workrelated problem(s) in consultation with the Staff Counsellors as necessary;
Design and implement non-clinical counselling programmes aimed at addressing consequences of
Provide mediation services, together with relevant stakeholders and when needed, for workplace conflict management and resolution
Coordinate with the relevant Unit at the Center to streamline staff welfare and staff wellbeing in the Business Continuity Plan of the Center
Organize memorial services for international civilian staff in cases of death in the mission area and acts as focal point/resource person for these families;
When working with national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training;
Perform other related duties as may be required.
Eligibility criteria
Age: 27 – 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in Social sciences
Area(s) of expertise
Social work
Driving license
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Social work
Competencies and values
Communication Respect for diversity and Gender Professionalism Integrity Team work
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
As Uganda’s main international airport is located in Entebbe, it is the most common entry point into Uganda for international travellers, with direct connections to/from Addis Ababa, Amsterdam, Brussels, Cairo, Dar-es-Salaam, Dubai, Johannesburg, Juba, Kigali, Kinshasa, London, Nairobi and other destinations. Entebbe is currently under Security Level 2, which is the warning and preparation stage to make sure that subsequent levels can be implemented smoothly (e.g. establishment of a coordination centre). The Security Management Team (SMT) and other entities that are part of the security management/assessment system (e.g. wardens) meet regularly in order to monitor the security situation and to make preparations for subsequent stages. Security section and the Department of Safety and Security regularly informs all UN personnel and conducts briefings upon arrival to sensitize newcomers and updates on latest political and social developments. There is a level 1 clinic on the Entebbe Support Base and there are several UN-cleared private hospitals in Kampala. Certain vaccinations are mandatory for UN personnel to enter Uganda, including yellow fever. It is possible that you be asked to provide proof of some/all of the vaccinations at Entebbe International Airport, though it is unlikely. Despite this, all UN Volunteers must ensure that they are up-to-date with appropriate vaccinations, and that these are clearly and properly endorsed in the yellow International Certificate of Vaccination. Entebbe has been declared a family duty station for all UN personnel as of 1 July 2011. International schools and recreational facilities are available in Kampala and partly in Entebbe as well as markets and supermarkets. Upon arrival, the UNV Support Office will book temporary accommodation for the first few nights at the UN Volunteer’s expense (SIG is foreseen to this end), which can be extended or not at the UN Volunteer’s discretion until permanent accommodation is secured. Permanent accommodation can be found in Entebbe ranging between 500 and 800 US$ depending on size and location. Various mobile phone companies operate in Uganda. SIM and top-up cards are widely available. UN personnel also have access to office internet and phone connections (including a PIN code that can be used for personal calls on a cost recovery basis). Upon arrival a bank account has to be opened with a local partner bank (Barclays) in order to receive SIG and regular VLA payments. ATMs for major international cards are available in Entebbe and Kampala.
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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