UNN VOLUNNTEEER DESCCRIPTION OFFASSSIGNMMENTT LBYR000030–Admnistate SupporOffcerrc The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.
Ge en neerraall Inf forrmma at tionn
Couunty ofAssignmeent Libya
Hoostnsttute International Organization for Migration
VolunteerCaategory International Specialist
NuumbeerofVoounteer 1
Duuatonn 12 months
Possibility of Extension Yes
Expected Starting Date Immediate
Duuy Statono Tunis [TUN]
AssignmeentPlace Non-Family Duty station
AssignmeentPlace Remaark
The National UN Volunteer Specialist will be based in Tunis.
GeogaphyandClmae:: Tunisia, the smallest country of the North African coast, with a population of slightly over 10 million of which about 60% live in urban locations, has one of the highest living standards on the continent. Tunis is the capital of the country and the largest city (population of approximately two million in and outside the city proper). As a small country, all destinations within Tunisia can be reached in a day drive. Tunisia borders with Libya (Southeast) and with Algeria (West).
Tunisia has a Mediterranean climate. Along the coast of northern Tunisia, summers are hot and dry, and winters are warm and rainy. In the northwest, there is occasional snowfall in the mountains. In southern Tunisia, it is hotter and drier. Southern Tunisia, where the Sahara begins, is semi-desert. In some parts, there are oases with giant palm trees and small market gardens.
Relgon:: About 99 percent of the population is Muslim, especially Sunni Islam, as it is the major and state religion. Tunisia has also a small 21 Aug 2019 Page 1 of 7Christian population, composed of Roman Catholics, members of the Greek Orthodox Church, and French and English Protestants. In addition, there is a small population of Sephardic Jews.
Econmyy:: The country does not have vast stocks of hydrocarbons like its neighbours Algeria and Libya but has prospered under long-standing
government policies to develop manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture. At the same time, social programs limit population growth, provide a
high standard of education, and ensure a relatively decent standard of living for all. The largest percentage of Tunisia’s exports are agricultural
and mining products, which generate over 11 billion dollars a year. Tunisia’s biggest export partners are France and Italy. Tunisia is a member of
the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), the Arab Monetary Fund, and the Union of the Arab Maghreb (UMA).
Pubc tnsporatn:: In addition to the private taxi services, the state runs a reliable and cost effective public transport system.
Saetyandscury:: The crime rate is low, but there have been cases of theft. Walking alone during daylight hours is permitted, but you may
want to be more careful at night. Tunisia is still undergoing a critical period of democratic and social transition. The heated political debate has,
at times, developed into a localized confrontation among ideological opponents. Although these tensions are unrelated to foreigners, it is
nevertheless important to remain updated on the political situation. Therefore, security advice is sent systematically by UNDSS and UNHCR
security staff. Since 2015, there have not been terrorist attacks in Tunisia.
As sssiign nmme en ntt DDe ettaaiils
Assignmeent Ttele Administrative Support Officer
OrgaanzattonalCoontext& ProjectDeescrption
This UNV assignment is part of IOM’s flagship programming initiative. Established in 1951, IOM is the
leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental,
intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly
migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Sustainable DevelopmeenttGoaasls 10. Reduced Inequalities
Task desscrptono
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Head of Resources Management or
his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Administrative Support Officer will:
Provide administrative support and assist in monitoring the financial management of non-staff
(individual or third-party contractors and consultants) activities in Libya, including the oversight of
financial expenditure and accountability;
Ensure the implementation of operational and resource management strategies for non-staff and
adapts processes and procedures;
Monitor the non-staff headcount table verifying the human resources activities including recruitment,
repatriation, reassignment, transfers and movement of national and international contractors and
consultants;
Monitor the non-staff attendances and leave records;
Ensure consistency in the application of IOM condition of service and mission policies, rules and
procedures;
Assist in the processing of payments to non-staff. This includes amongst other things calculating,
21 Aug 2019 Page 2 of 7 inputting and checking payments for correctness and communicating discrepancies to the relevant
officers;
Monitor and track a variety of transactions and project expenditures as relate to non-staff and assist
with the analysis of resources managed by the mission. Analyze unusual transactions, recommend
processing and provide information and data as required;
Assist in the monitoring and reporting of non-staff costs on a timely basis;
Implement effective internal control, proper design and functioning of non-staff resource
management system including resource business processes mapping;
Assume administrative, financial management and personnel responsibilities including records
procedures and filing system to be maintained in accordance with IOM rules and regulations;
Coordinate with third party service providers as relate to non-staff administration and financial
management matters;
Liaise with different units, programme managers and their assistants on non-staff matters and provide
guidance accordingly to facilitate compliance with and the correct application of IOM’s policies and
administrative rules;
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
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 International Volunteer Day)- Be acquainted with and build on
traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country- Provide annual and end of assignment
reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities using UNV’s Volunteer Reporting Application-
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.
Ressuls/Exppected Ouutputss
As an active IOM team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support
rendered to IOM and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:
Active contribution of strategic and substantive input to the overall operational framework for non-
staff financial resource planning for the mission;
Full compliance of recording/reporting system and audit follow up with IOM rules, regulations,
policies and strategies;
Continuous analysis and monitoring of the non-staff resource situation with presentation of forecasts
for the projects under the mission.
with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing
Partners (IPs);
21 Aug 2019 Page 3 of 7documented in all activities throughout the assignment
volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed
Qu uaal ificaat tionnss//Re eqqu uiiremme enntts
RequiredDeegeeeLevell Master degree or equivalent
Educaton -AdditonalCommmeenss
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Administration, Economics or a relatetwo years of an accredited academic institution with
relevant professional experience; or University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience;
Required
Requiredexperience 48 months
Experence Remaark
Experience in financial management, accounting and budgeting;
Experience preparing reports, budgets, statistics and coordinate administrative activities;
Familiarity with financial oversight and public administration;
Knowledge of IOM/UN regulations, policies and procedures;
Knowledge of International Public-Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS);
Experience with SAP is highly desirable;
Ability to prepare concise and clear reports;
Experience in field-work in a challenging environment and community-based reintegration process
necessary;
Experience in implementing projects in fragile and post-political settings.
English (Mandatory) , Level – Fluent
AND – Arabic (Optional) , Level – Working Knowledge
Area ofExpertses
Finance, accounting and audit Mandatory
Human resources management and development Mandatory
Development programme/project administration Optional
Area ofExpertseRequirement
NeeedDrrvng Lcence Yes
Comppetences & Vaues
Accountability
Adaptability and Flexibility
Building Trust
Client Orientation
Commitment and Motivation
21 Aug 2019 Page 4 of 7 Commitment to Continuous Learning
Communication
Creativity
Empowering Others
Ethics and Values
Integrity
Judgement and Decision-making
Knowledge Sharing
Managing Performance
Planning and Organizing
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity
Self-Management
Working in Teams
Coon ndditionnss ooff Seerrviicee anndd oottheerr infforrmma ationn
Condton ofSevcec Click here to view Conditions of Service
Condtons oServce orntenatonalSpecast::s
The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of
funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal
of the assignment.
A UN Volunteer receives a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) which is composed of the Monthly Living
Allowance (MLA) and a Family Allowance (FA) for those with dependents (maximum three).
The Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is paid at the end of each month to cover housing, utilities,
transportation, communications and other basic needs. The VLA can be computed by applying the Post-
Adjustment Multiplier (PAM) to the VLA base rate of US$ 1,631. The VLA base rate is a global rate across
the world, while the PAM is duty station/country-specific and fluctuates on a monthly basis according to
the cost of living. This method ensures that international UN Volunteers have comparable purchasing
power at all duty stations irrespective of varying costs of living. The PAM is established by the
International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) and is published at the beginning of every month on the
ICSC website http://icsc.un.org.
21 Aug 2019 Page 5 of 7For UN Volunteer entitlements, kindly refer to the link https://vmam.unv.org/calculator/entitlements
In non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC,
international UN Volunteers receive a Well-Being Differential (WBD) on a monthly basis.
Furthermore, UN Volunteers are provided a settling-in-grant (SIG) at the start of the assignment (if the
volunteer did not reside in the duty station for at least 6 months prior to taking up the assignment) and in
the event of a permanent reassignment to another duty station.
UNV provides life, health, permanent disability insurances as well as assignment travel, annual leave, full
integration in the UN security framework (including residential security reimbursements).
UN Volunteers are paid Daily Subsistence Allowance at the UN rate for official travels, flight tickets for
periodic home visit and for the final repatriation travel (if applicable). Resettlement allowance is paid for
satisfactory service at the end of the assignment.
UNV will provide, together with the offer of assignment, a copy of the Conditions of Service, including
Code of conduct, to the successful candidate.
Suppervisonn,,nduccton andd duty ofcaareoffUNN Voounnteers
UN Volunteers should be provided equal duty of care as extended to all host entity personnel. Host entity
procedures, good cultural practice and orientation to the local environment;
and completion of other official processes as required by the host government or host entity;
performance appraisal;
objectives of the assignment including a host entity email address;
21 Aug 2019 Page 6 of 7- Inclusion of the volunteer in emergency procedures such as evacuations;
assignment need to be formalized with the United Nations Volunteer Programme.
Appplcatonn Codee LBYR000030-5247
Appplcatonn proceduree
Application procedure
Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your
account, complete all sections of
your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on
the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly,
select the special call to which you would like to apply.
Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at
https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage
and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.
Application deadline: 04 September 2019
Disclameer
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes applications from
qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality and
culture.
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