Country Coordinator (Open to Tier 0, 1 and 2 candidates only)

The Country Coordinator manages the UNV Field Unit and leads UNV’s engagement at the country level, ensuring effective volunteer mobilization, partnership management, duty of care, advocacy on volunteerism, and FU management. The role supports UNV’s strategic framework implementation and collaborates closely with UNDP and UN country teams to promote volunteerism and mobilize qualified volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead volunteer mobilization by positioning UNV as a system-wide service provider and developing country-level volunteer mobilization strategies.
• Participate in UN collective planning processes to integrate volunteerism and support local talent outreach and acquisition efforts.
• Manage partnerships by building and sustaining effective relationships with UN partners and other stakeholders to promote UNV’s mandate and services.
• Ensure Duty of Care by supporting host entities, working closely with UNDSS and host agencies to ensure volunteer safety and well-being, and facilitating volunteer engagement activities.
• Lead advocacy on volunteerism by aligning communications with mobilization goals, developing volunteer stories, and promoting UNV at various levels.
• Manage the Field Unit by leading and coordinating the team, supervising staff, managing work plans and budgets, liaising with UNDP teams, and ensuring compliance with corporate SOPs.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent), or a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in humanitarian, development and/or peace-related fields.
• Experience in partnership building and management is essential.
• Experience in advocacy, public relations, or communication is an asset.
• Experience in programme reporting, monitoring and evaluation is an asset.
• Experience in volunteer management and/or promotion of volunteerism is an asset.
• Experience in working in digital platforms and tools, including CRM and ERP systems is an asset.
• Work experience with the United Nations is an asset.
• Fluency in English and in the local language of the duty station.
• Knowledge of other official UN language is an asset.

Skills

• Partnership Building
• Partnership Management
• Advocacy
• Public Relations
• Programme Reporting
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Volunteer Management
• Promotion of Volunteerism
• Digital Platforms
• CRM Systems
• ERP Systems
• UN Volunteer Coordination
• Duty of Care
• Strategic Framework Development
• UN Agency Collaboration

Languages

English, Portuguese