Community Officer

Organizational Context

This UNV assignment supports the UNOPS ‘COVID-19 Emergency Response’ project in Uzbekistan, focused on strengthening the national health system. The project aims to enhance resilience against COVID-19 and future epidemics by upgrading over 150 healthcare facilities. Key activities include infrastructure improvements, procurement of diagnostic equipment, establishing an epidemiological surveillance system, and expanding treatment capacity. Volunteers will contribute to administrative tasks within the Biomedical Engineering and Procurement Department, particularly concerning contract management for goods procurement and monitoring equipment handover and installation.

Job Purpose

The Community Officer role is integral to the UNOPS ‘COVID-19 Emergency Response’ project in Uzbekistan, contributing to the enhancement of the country's health infrastructure. The assignment focuses on supporting the procurement and delivery of essential medical and laboratory equipment to over 150 facilities. The volunteer will assist in administrative aspects of contract management, observe the handover and installation processes, and monitor training for end-users. This role is crucial for ensuring the effective transfer of critical medical assets, thereby strengthening Uzbekistan's capacity to manage health emergencies and improve public health services.

Responsibilities

The UN Volunteer will support the Biomedical Engineer in observing the handover and delivery of medical and lab equipment, including verifying inventory against procurement rules, assessing storage conditions, and documenting delivery status. Responsibilities also include monitoring installation processes, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and observing initial calibration and testing. The volunteer will oversee training sessions, confirming staff participation and evaluating comprehension of new equipment, while identifying and reporting any training gaps. Additionally, the role involves administrative tasks related to contract management, such as digitizing and organizing documents, tracking deadlines, updating databases, verifying vendor documents, and supporting audits. General duties include maintaining confidentiality and submitting regular progress reports.

Work Experience

No prior experience is required, though one month of relevant experience is desirable. The role requires basic skills in handover activities, strict neutrality, cross-cultural sensitivity, and asset management knowledge. Essential skills include inventory verification, asset documentation, basic technical familiarity, effective communication, and adherence to the code of conduct. Experience in local presence, community engagement, basic administration, and observation/reporting is beneficial.

Skills

Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, flexibility, judgment, decision-making, planning, organizing, professionalism, and self-management. Technical skills encompass administration, community development, and health-related knowledge. The volunteer must possess strong communication and mediation abilities, with a capacity for observation and reporting.

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