General
Description of assignment title: Development partners mapping for Refugee Response Plan in Armenia
Assignment country: Armenia
Expected start date: Invalid Date
Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?
16-20
Host entity: UN Resident Coordinator Office Armenia
Type: Online
Duration: 12 weeks
Number of assignments: 2
Details
Mission and objectives
Under the leadership of the UN Resident Coordinator (RC), who leads the UN Country Team (UNCT) in Armenia and coordinates all UN operations at the country level, the UN Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) provides strategic coordination support to the UNCT. Its purpose is to maximize the work of the United Nations so that the system can provide a collective, coherent and integrated response to national priorities and needs, within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals. The overall framework for the coordination of the UN operational activities at the country level is the Common Country Analysis (CCA) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), an overarching strategy framework for all the UN entities working in the country that is framed around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is in line with the national priorities. The UN Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) fulfills five key functions in support of the responsibilities of the RC and the UN Country Team (UNCT): strategic planning; development economics; partnerships and development finance; data and results management and reporting; communications and advocacy.
Context
The United Nations and donors implore the parties to uphold their international obligations to allow safe, rapid and unimpeded humanitarian aid to civilians in need and to ensure that civilians enjoy the freedom of movement and can access aid without being targeted. A number of development partners have committing to supporting the humanitarian emergency in Armenia along with redirecting their country engagement plans as well as funding to meet the multiple needs of the refugee population. To inform and improve humanitarian response planning, avoid gaps and duplications and facilitate the delivery of life-saving aid contributing to SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, it would be critical to map all the humanitarian support coming to Armenia as well as development funding available and in the pipeline. Through this assignment, online volunteers will enhance their knowledge of the humanitarian situation in Armenia and strengthen their analytical skills. During the orientation phase online volunteers will have overall 3-4 hours of training and a detailed session on the assignments.
Task type
Research
Task description
- Collecting information on the existing and new financial flows to Armenia via development partners and bilateral engagements. Tagging and summarizing information against different markers (to be presented during the onboarding training).
- Summarizing the information and accordingly updating the development partners’ document.
- Collecting the database of information sources and updating them during the period of the assignment.
- Updating the database of partnerships.
- Work 2-3 hours daily (5 days a week, 16-20 hours weekly).
- Participating in 3-4 hours of remote training during the orientation/onboarding phase of the project and working in a team.
- Attending 1-2 hours of weekly meetings as needed.
Requirements
Required experience
Knowledge and experience in online research and analysis. Knowledge of development system is highly desirable. Expertise in qualitative research methods and analysis is desirable. Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Information Systems, International Relations, Political Science, Social Science, or related disciplines with humanitarian or development experience are preferred. Persistence, self-management skills and motivation, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure are desirable. Experience of working in or knowledge of the country in focus (Armenia) is desirable.
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required Armenian E, Level: Fluent, Desirable
Other information
Inclusivity statement
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