General
Description of assignment title
Programme Associate
Assignment country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Expected start date
02/28/2025
Sustainable Development Goal
10. Reduced inequalities
Volunteer category
National UN Youth Volunteer
DoA reserved for persons with disabilities
Yes
Accessibility measures in place
Main entrance
The main entrance (or an alternative entrance) of the building is wheelchair accessible (e.g. ramps, handrails, elevators, etc. are available)Office spaces
At least one office/work station, one conference room and one bathroom are wheelchair accessible (please confirm that doors, routes and corridors that lead to these spaces are wide enough for wheelchair use)
Office equipment
Tables, printers and other office equipment are accessible by a person using a wheelchair.
Security & emergency
The security and emergency protocol take into account persons with disabilities (e.g. evacuation chair is available, etc.)
Hearing cues
The emergency warning system has hearing cues
Sign language – Sign language interpretation can be provided upon request (e.g. English, American, and/or other languages)
Visual cues
The emergency warning system has visual cues
Host entity
UNDP
Type
Onsite
Duration
6 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments
1
Duty stations
Sarajevo
Reasonable accommodation
Yes
Additional accessibility info
–
Details
Mission and objectives
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With a presence in 170 countries and territories, UNDP endeavors to help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships, and institutions so they can sustain their progress. Working with institutions and authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, UNDP supports economic and social development and resilience to climate change and disasters, helping people and communities recover from crisis and improve their livelihoods since 1996. UNDP’s continued commitment is on fighting poverty and inequality, accompanying partners in Bosnia and Herzegovina in their pathways towards the SDGs and working towards the Paris Agreement. We work in Bosnia and Herzegovina to expand people’s choices for a fairer, sustainable future. In line with its 2021-2025 Country Programme, UNDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH) focuses on sustainable and inclusive growth, people-centred governance and social cohesion. UNDP is fully committed to support BIH with regards to its Agenda 2030 commitments as well as the European Union (EU) accession process. The CPD outcomes correspond to 3 outcomes of the UNSDCF 2021-2025 (outcome 1 on resilient, sustainable and inclusive growth, outcome 4 on accountable and transparent governance systems, and outcome 5 on social cohesion and trust). We are individually and collectively responsible for nurturing and promoting an organizational culture of ethics and integrity where we respect and uphold the organization’s values, and where staff are empowered and motivated to deliver sustainable development results. We seek people who are fair, impartial and honest. We value dynamic and adaptable persons who are not afraid to think creatively and are proactive, flexible and responsive.
Context
UNDP supports the country in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, including its core principle of Leaving No One Behind. As part of this effort, we mainstream inclusion and empowerment of people coming from vulnerable groups across all our interventions, from governance to livelihoods and climate and environmental actions. UNDP has adopted a Disability Inclusion Strategy building on the global UN Disability Inclusion strategy as well as a Youth Engagement Strategy. Furthermore, we have Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as core principles: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. UNDP also partakes actively in inter-agency coordination mechanisms on disability inclusion at the country, regional and global levels, as well as in the design of both programmes and operations, including through the UN Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRPD), the Global Action on Disability (GLAD) Network, the Inter-Agency Support Group for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), and other informal inter-agency networks such as the UN Interagency Group on Disability Inclusion and Gender Equality (IWDG). The Programme Associate will directly contribute to the work described above, in close collaboration with other colleagues of the UNDP and UN Team. People identifying as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Under the direct supervisor of the Gender Analyst and overall guidance of the UNDP Resident Representative the Programme Associate will provide support to the policy advocacy work, programmes, and projects being implemented as well as UNDP’s communication work to ensure that awareness of the SDGs is raised and UNDP interventions are aligned to the achievement of the SDGs, in particular with a leaving no one behind lens. The Programme Associate will also support the implementation of interventions to advance the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workplace.
Task description
The Programme Associate will support the promotion and inclusion of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Leaving no one Behind agenda within the project/programmes. This role involves providing support, coordination, and advocacy to ensure that the project/programme activities are designed, implemented, and monitored with a strong focus on disability inclusion. The Programme Associate will work closely with programmatic and operational teams, other UN entities, and partners to mainstream disability inclusion across all aspects of the UN activities. • Under the direct supervision of the Gender Analyst and overall guidance of the Resident Representative, the Programme Associate will provide support in the following areas: • Support the implementation of the Diversity Inclusion Strategy for Bosnia and Herzegovina • Advocacy and communication activities across projects • Collaborating with project teams to incorporate disability-inclusive strategies and activities into project design, implementation, and monitoring • Supporting the programme and project teams in conducting reviews of project documentation to ensure alignment with the projects’ overarching goal of leaving no one behind • Developing inclusive indicators and mechanisms for tracking disability inclusion-related activities • Monitoring project progress and reporting from an SDG / leaving no one behind lens • Inter-agency coordination and representation on SDGs and Leave No One Behind agenda • Liaising with partners, the private sector, and organizations of persons with disabilities, to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing on disability inclusion. • Identifying opportunities for capacity building and strengthening knowledge on SDGs and Leave No One Behind agenda among project teams and UNDP partners • Strengthening knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism in supporting the SDG / 2030 Agenda • Documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learnt.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 – 80
Required experience
1 month
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
1 year
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required Bosnian, Level: Fluent, Required Serbian, Level: Fluent, Required Croatian, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Sustainable Development Goals, Diversity and Disability Inclusion
Competencies and values
Core competences: • Achieve Results – Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline • Think Innovatively – Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements • Learn Continuously – Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback • Adapt with Agility – Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible • Act with Determination – Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident • Engage and Partner – Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships • Enable Diversity and Inclusion – Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination Cross-functional and Technical Competences: • Business Direction & Strategy/Systems Thinking – Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. • Business Management/ Communication – Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels. Partnership management/ Relationship management – Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding.
Skills and experience
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management • Have affinity with or interest in Sustainable Development Goals, Disability Inclusion, and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System • Minimum one year of experience (with BA degree) or three years (with secondary educations) of professional work experience at the national and/or international levels in support project implementation • Experience on issues related to implementation of Sustainable Development Goals, disability inclusion and/or protection, gender equality is an asset
Area(s) of expertise
Administration, Development programmes, Legal affairs
Driving license
–
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
The UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her housing and other living essentials. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.
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
Scam warning
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
General
Description of assignment title
Programme Associate
Assignment country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Expected start date
02/28/2025
Sustainable Development Goal
10. Reduced inequalities
Volunteer category
National UN Youth Volunteer
DoA reserved for persons with disabilities
Yes
Accessibility measures in place
Main entranceThe main entrance (or an alternative entrance) of the building is wheelchair accessible (e.g. ramps, handrails, elevators, etc. are available)Office spacesAt least one office/work station, one conference room and one bathroom are wheelchair accessible (please confirm that doors, routes and corridors that lead to these spaces are wide enough for wheelchair use)Office equipmentTables, printers and other office equipment are accessible by a person using a wheelchair.Security & emergencyThe security and emergency protocol take into account persons with disabilities (e.g. evacuation chair is available, etc.)Hearing cuesThe emergency warning system has hearing cuesSign languageSign language interpretation can be provided upon request (e.g. English, American, and/or other languages)Visual cuesThe emergency warning system has visual cues
Host entity
UNDP
Type
Onsite
Duration
6 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments
1
Duty stations
Sarajevo
Reasonable accommodation
Yes
Additional accessibility info
–
Details
Mission and objectives
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With a presence in 170 countries and territories, UNDP endeavors to help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships, and institutions so they can sustain their progress. Working with institutions and authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, UNDP supports economic and social development and resilience to climate change and disasters, helping people and communities recover from crisis and improve their livelihoods since 1996. UNDP’s continued commitment is on fighting poverty and inequality, accompanying partners in Bosnia and Herzegovina in their pathways towards the SDGs and working towards the Paris Agreement. We work in Bosnia and Herzegovina to expand people’s choices for a fairer, sustainable future. In line with its 2021-2025 Country Programme, UNDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH) focuses on sustainable and inclusive growth, people-centred governance and social cohesion. UNDP is fully committed to support BIH with regards to its Agenda 2030 commitments as well as the European Union (EU) accession process. The CPD outcomes correspond to 3 outcomes of the UNSDCF 2021-2025 (outcome 1 on resilient, sustainable and inclusive growth, outcome 4 on accountable and transparent governance systems, and outcome 5 on social cohesion and trust). We are individually and collectively responsible for nurturing and promoting an organizational culture of ethics and integrity where we respect and uphold the organization’s values, and where staff are empowered and motivated to deliver sustainable development results. We seek people who are fair, impartial and honest. We value dynamic and adaptable persons who are not afraid to think creatively and are proactive, flexible and responsive.
Context
UNDP supports the country in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, including its core principle of Leaving No One Behind. As part of this effort, we mainstream inclusion and empowerment of people coming from vulnerable groups across all our interventions, from governance to livelihoods and climate and environmental actions. UNDP has adopted a Disability Inclusion Strategy building on the global UN Disability Inclusion strategy as well as a Youth Engagement Strategy. Furthermore, we have Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as core principles: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. UNDP also partakes actively in inter-agency coordination mechanisms on disability inclusion at the country, regional and global levels, as well as in the design of both programmes and operations, including through the UN Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRPD), the Global Action on Disability (GLAD) Network, the Inter-Agency Support Group for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), and other informal inter-agency networks such as the UN Interagency Group on Disability Inclusion and Gender Equality (IWDG). The Programme Associate will directly contribute to the work described above, in close collaboration with other colleagues of the UNDP and UN Team. People identifying as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Under the direct supervisor of the Gender Analyst and overall guidance of the UNDP Resident Representative the Programme Associate will provide support to the policy advocacy work, programmes, and projects being implemented as well as UNDP’s communication work to ensure that awareness of the SDGs is raised and UNDP interventions are aligned to the achievement of the SDGs, in particular with a leaving no one behind lens. The Programme Associate will also support the implementation of interventions to advance the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workplace.
Task description
The Programme Associate will support the promotion and inclusion of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Leaving no one Behind agenda within the project/programmes. This role involves providing support, coordination, and advocacy to ensure that the project/programme activities are designed, implemented, and monitored with a strong focus on disability inclusion. The Programme Associate will work closely with programmatic and operational teams, other UN entities, and partners to mainstream disability inclusion across all aspects of the UN activities. • Under the direct supervision of the Gender Analyst and overall guidance of the Resident Representative, the Programme Associate will provide support in the following areas: • Support the implementation of the Diversity Inclusion Strategy for Bosnia and Herzegovina • Advocacy and communication activities across projects • Collaborating with project teams to incorporate disability-inclusive strategies and activities into project design, implementation, and monitoring • Supporting the programme and project teams in conducting reviews of project documentation to ensure alignment with the projects’ overarching goal of leaving no one behind • Developing inclusive indicators and mechanisms for tracking disability inclusion-related activities • Monitoring project progress and reporting from an SDG / leaving no one behind lens • Inter-agency coordination and representation on SDGs and Leave No One Behind agenda • Liaising with partners, the private sector, and organizations of persons with disabilities, to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing on disability inclusion. • Identifying opportunities for capacity building and strengthening knowledge on SDGs and Leave No One Behind agenda among project teams and UNDP partners • Strengthening knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism in supporting the SDG / 2030 Agenda • Documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learnt.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 – 80
Required experience
1 month
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
1 year
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required Bosnian, Level: Fluent, Required Serbian, Level: Fluent, Required Croatian, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Sustainable Development Goals, Diversity and Disability Inclusion
Competencies and values
Core competences: • Achieve Results – Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline • Think Innovatively – Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements • Learn Continuously – Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback • Adapt with Agility – Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible • Act with Determination – Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident • Engage and Partner – Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships • Enable Diversity and Inclusion – Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination Cross-functional and Technical Competences: • Business Direction & Strategy/Systems Thinking – Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. • Business Management/ Communication – Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels. Partnership management/ Relationship management – Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding.
Skills and experience
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management • Have affinity with or interest in Sustainable Development Goals, Disability Inclusion, and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System • Minimum one year of experience (with BA degree) or three years (with secondary educations) of professional work experience at the national and/or international levels in support project implementation • Experience on issues related to implementation of Sustainable Development Goals, disability inclusion and/or protection, gender equality is an asset
Area(s) of expertise
Administration, Development programmes, Legal affairs
Driving license
–
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
The UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her housing and other living essentials. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.
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
Scam warning
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
