Auxiliar técnico de proyecto - Cohesión Social

Organizational Context

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bolivia aims to reduce development gaps and ensure inclusivity, aligning with national development plans and the Sustainable Development Goals. The project "Strengthening Social Cohesion in the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Region through Plural and Inclusive Governance" addresses significant social cohesion and inclusion challenges in Santa Cruz, a region marked by rapid urbanization and social polarization. This initiative, a collaboration between UNDP and the Spanish Cooperation Training Center (CFSCZ), responds to critical public needs in health, medication access, and higher education.

Job Purpose

The UN Volunteer will support the "Strengthening Social Cohesion in the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Region through Plural and Inclusive Governance" project. This role involves providing technical and logistical assistance for planned activities, maintaining institutional and civil society directories, and tracking correspondence and participation in events. The volunteer will be responsible for building comprehensive databases of project activities, preparing summaries, presentations, and reports, and proactively developing skills to handle unforeseen tasks. The objective is to contribute to the project's goals of enhancing social cohesion and inclusive governance in Santa Cruz by ensuring efficient operational support and effective information management.

Responsibilities

The UN Volunteer will support project activities under the supervision of the Project Manager or Public Policy Associate. Key responsibilities include providing technical and logistical support for planned activities, updating institutional and civil society directories, and managing correspondence and participation confirmations for events. The volunteer will also be tasked with building comprehensive databases related to project activities, preparing summaries, presentations, and reports on project actions. Furthermore, the role requires developing proactive skills to undertake additional, unforeseen tasks as delegated by the coordinator, ensuring smooth project implementation and operational efficiency.

Work Experience

No prior experience is required. Desirable experience includes participation in logistical events and membership in volunteer or community organizations. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office is mandatory.

Skills

Professionalism, integrity, teamwork, respect for diversity, continuous learning, planning and organization, and strong communication skills are essential. The candidate should demonstrate discretion, political sensitivity, good judgment, and the ability to coordinate with various stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is mandatory. Expertise in Health, Administration, Economics, and Finance is desirable.

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