Chargé de développement local/résilience
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in Mauritania and globally to support vulnerable children, ensuring their access to quality health, nutrition, water, and education, while protecting them from violence and exploitation. Established in 1946, UNICEF is mandated by world leaders to aid children. The "Building Resilience in Sahel" (BRS) program (2023-2027) focuses on enhancing the resilience of vulnerable systems, communities, and individuals across three regions in Mauritania through a multisectoral approach. The volunteer will be based in Kiffa, working under the UNICEF regional office.
Job Purpose
The UN Volunteer will support the Head of Office in coordinating activities with German partners and inter-agency opportunities to ensure coherence and maximize beneficiary resilience. This role involves assisting in the organization and participation in monthly regional partner meetings with the World Food Programme (WFP) and GIZ, including minute-taking. The volunteer will conduct field visits to resilience sites with WFP for overall supervision of community support and reporting findings. A key function is contributing to the deployment and updating of partner data using established tools for the BRS program, in collaboration with IT and M&E teams. The position also entails creating and updating information sheets for resilience sites and supporting the program's endline study and knowledge management agenda.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, the UN Volunteer will coordinate activities with German partners and inter-agency opportunities to ensure activity coherence and maximize beneficiary resilience. Responsibilities include supporting the organization and attendance of monthly regional meetings with partners like WFP and GIZ, and assisting in drafting meeting minutes. The volunteer will accompany partners on field visits to resilience sites, particularly with WFP, to supervise community support and report findings to regional coordination and program teams. A significant duty is contributing to the deployment and updating of implementation partner data using program-specific tools, liaising with IT and Monitoring & Evaluation teams. The role also involves regularly creating and updating information sheets for resilience sites in collaboration with regional teams and partners. Furthermore, the volunteer will contribute to the field monitoring of the BRS program's endline study and other planned studies, as well as support the regional knowledge management agenda by documenting and mapping best practices. Finally, the volunteer will assist the UNICEF regional coordination in external missions related to the BRS program, including impact studies and joint initiatives.
Work Experience
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required in community development, resilience building, local governance, or social programs. Experience working in rural or vulnerable areas is desirable. Experience with the UN, international NGOs, or donor-funded projects is advantageous. Experience in coordinating multisectoral development activities (Health, Nutrition, Education, Protection, WASH, Social Policy, Youth) is a plus. Field supervision experience and familiarity with M&E/knowledge management tools are highly appreciated. Proficiency in digital tools and GIS is a plus.
Skills
Strong knowledge of resilience approaches, local development, and community participation. Proven coordination, analysis, and reporting skills. Ability to work in multicultural and decentralized contexts. Self-starter with initiative and collaborative spirit. Clear and concise communication skills. Well-organized, responsive, and innovative. Results-oriented with a commitment to performance and accountability. Expertise in project management, program development, strategy, disability inclusion, and community development.