Mission and objectivesUNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPAโs strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results reflect our strategic commitments to accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs during the Decade of Action, leading up to 2030. In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
ContextUNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results. The Local Equality Expert will support the design, planning, and management of UNFPAโs programmes, including humanitarian operations in the assigned provinces, according to approved work plans and UNFPA programme procedures. This will involve managing data inputs, providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation, and following up on recommendations. The Local Equality Expert will play an instrumental role in facilitating UNFPAโs programme and Women Friendly Cities (WFC) Phase 3 Programme project implementation, supporting design, planning and management in the provinces where the programme is implemented. The incumbent will apply established systems and procedures and assist in the creation of knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analyzing relevant information, developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with procedures. When necessary, the Local Equality Expert will provide support to UNFPAโs other programmes and coordination work at the provincial level, including humanitarian operations. NOTES: 1) The provinces may vary depending on the project's needs. Diyarbakir is selected as the duty station for this assignment, with frequent travel to Mus expected. 2) It is planned to extend the UNV contract of this assignment for an additional 6 months following the initial 6-month period as advertised here, though an extension is not guaranteed. The UNV contract extension of this assignment depends directly on high-quality deliveries, satisfactory performance, the continuation of the mandate, availability of funding, and operational necessity.
Task DescriptionUnder the overall guidance of the Programme Analyst, Women Friendly Cities (WFC), and the direct supervision of the Regional Field Coordinator, WFC, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: -Contribute to mapping local services provided by local authorities, government stakeholders, and NGOs. -Regularly visit municipalities and meet with public stakeholders and NGOs in the provinces s/he is responsible for. -Support monitoring of implementation units through the use of standardized tools and checklists. -Support communication with implementing and local partners (municipalities, deputy and district governors, provincial directorates of family, labour and social services, NGOs, etc.) to facilitate the implementation of programme activities and organize joint activities, including awareness-raising and empowerment initiatives targeting beneficiaries of the WFC Programme. -Support monitoring of service providers in relevant UNFPA service units to ensure that services are provided in line with established procedures and that reporting/data collection is completed in a timely and accurate manner. -Support monitoring of cooperation mechanisms between municipalities and NGOs, identifying bottlenecks and deviations from standards. -Support monitoring of referral systems of UNFPA-supported WFC municipalities and NGOs, identifying bottlenecks, and producing and implementing solutions together with UNFPA partners, as approved by the UNFPA Programme Specialist (Gender), Programme Analyst (WFC), Regional Field Coordinators (WFC), and relevant Humanitarian Programme staff. -Support partners in data collection and the operationalization of online platforms. -Attend local inter-agency meetings (including health, protection, basic needs, etc.) and local coordination meetings, and report on developments to the Ankara Office, including relevant Humanitarian Programme staff. Deliver documents and presentations on UNFPA programmes as requested. -Support UNFPAโs networking with NGOs in the field and liaise with local authorities, as approved by the UNFPA Programme Specialist (Gender), Programme Analyst (WFC), Regional Field Coordinators (WFC), and relevant Humanitarian Programme staff. -Support collaboration between gender and health actors at the provincial level. -Make meeting and visit arrangements for field missions. -Support the organization of local project events (meetings, workshops, seminars, trainings, etc.) in the covered province(s), as requested by the Programme Analyst (WFC), and arrange trainings if requested by the team. -Submit weekly reports on activities, including visits to local authorities, service units, and partners. -Perform other duties as required. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UNV programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: -Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications, and actively participate in UNV activities (e.g. events marking International Volunteer Day on 5 December). -Familiarize themselves with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. -Provide annual and end-of-assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results, and opportunities (via https://vra.unv.org). -Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications, websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. -Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers. -Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to make use of the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
Competencies and valuesโ Accountability โ Adaptability and flexibility โ Creativity โ Judgement and decision-making โ Planning and organising โ Professionalism โ Self-management
Living conditions and remarksThis is a volunteer assignment, not employment. By sharing your time, energy, and talents, you can support communities in need and become part of something greater than yourself โ a global movement for peace, development and humanitarian aid. Volunteering strengthens trust, solidarity, and reciprocity among citizens, and it can promote a sense of belonging and purpose. The UN Volunteer will be based in the advertised duty station and responsible for arranging her/his own housing and other living essentials. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service: https://explore.unv.org/cos Summary of National UN Volunteer (Expert) Entitlements: Paid in local currency โข Current Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) is USD 2,260 (paid in Turkish Lira) โข Private insurance: Health, dental, life and dismemberment coverage by CIGNA As per UNโs diplomatic mission status, it is not included in National Security Institutionโs (SGK) system but can be only initiated on private basis. โข Entry allowance: USD 400 โข Exit allowance: USD 134 per month and upon the satisfactory completion of assignment โข Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month โข Free access to different learning platforms and UN & UNV network Notes: 1) The allowances are in no way to be understood as salary, compensation, or reward salary in exchange for the volunteer work. The full entitlements at the duty station: https://app.unv.org/calculator. 2) It's important to note that UNV assignments are volunteer assignments, not employment. 3) It is planned to extend the UNV contract of this assignment for an additional 6 months following the initial 6-month period as advertised here, though an extension is not guaranteed. The UNV contract extension of this assignment depends directly on high-quality deliveries, satisfactory performance, the continuation of mandate, availability of funding, and operational necessity. 4) The provinces may vary depending on the project's needs. Diyarbakir is selected as the duty station for this assignment, with frequent travel to Mus is expected. The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to UN Volunteers is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteerโs service. Contingent on specific eligibility criteria, location of the volunteer assignment, and contractual type and category, the payment of allowances will begin from the date of Commencement of Service For more information on entitlements please read the Condition of Service (https://explore.unv.org/cos).