Coordination Support Assistant

UNDP works with the Government and people of Pakistan to develop local solutions to development challenges. In an evolving development context, we support Pakistan’s efforts to build a more equitable, prosperous, peaceful and resilient society, and to achieve its SDGs and COP25 targets. UNDP promotes transformational change by fostering strategic partnerships with national counterparts in the federal, provincial and regional governments, civil society, the private sector and the local and international community. UNDP supports transformational change by providing technical assistance focusing on developing capacity within national and local authorities, providing solutions with strong monitoring and evaluation tools, and delivering programmes with maximum efficiency, transparency and accountability.

UNDP’s ultimate goal is to improve the lives of the people of Pakistan through keeping people out of poverty; governance for peaceful, just and inclusive societies; crisis prevention and increased resilience; nature-based solutions for development; clean affordable energy; and women's empowerment and gender equality.

UNDP works to improve the lives of vulnerable communities, with the overarching objective of preventing loss of development gains, promoting human rights, and finding sustainable pathways to development. UNDP projects under the democratic governance portfolio aims to strengthen state institutions, support democratic development and the rule of law, ensure crisis prevention, support policy development, and integrate gender equality into all areas of work. UNDP works to support the human rights ecosystem by strengthening human rights institutions to promote and protect human rights for all.

This UNV assignment is part of UNDP Pakistan’s Decentralization, Human Rights and Local Governance (DHL) project. The DHL project is a multi-sector project aimed at strengthening rights-based development, community stabilization, gender equality, and social inclusion across all regions and provinces of Pakistan. The core objective of the project is to ensure inclusive and equitable service delivery by providing technical assistance and capacity development support to relevant federal ministries, provincial line departments, statutory bodies, civil society, and private sector organizations. A key aim is to support the creation of an enabling environment for accelerated access to rights, people-centered justice, and people-centered security. The project focuses on institution building while connecting with vulnerable and at-risk communities to build trust between rights holders and duty bearers for inclusive, expeditious, and transparent access to rights and services.

The UNV Coordination Support Assistant will be stationed at UNV Field Unit and will report to UNV Country Coordinator through UNV Programme Assistant to perform the following tasks:

• Assist in the recruitment process of UNVs, including preparation and publication of vacancy announcements.
• Liaise with DHL project team to make sure all recruitment/deployments are smooth and on course.
• Maintain close communication with all the stakeholders like DHL project team, UNV Field Unit and others to ensure alignment on recruitment, onboarding, and administration procedures.
• Once recruitment process is initiated, coordinate interview schedules and complete the process
• Liaise with candidates to finalize recruitment formalities, including support and guidance to complete medical clearances, mandatory courses and other relevant documentation.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and ensure compliance with UNV policies and procedures.
• Liaise with hiring managers to ensure timely submission of required documents.
• Facilitate pre-arrival arrangements.
• Coordinate the orientation programme for newly recruited UN Volunteers.
• Ensure providing copies of contracts and other required documents to hiring manager and his/her team.
• Act as a focal point for UN Volunteers serving DHL project throughout their contract period.
• Support the UNV Country Coordinator in conducting an onboarding session for UNVs hired under DHL’s project
• Provide twice weekly updates on the status of UNVs hired under DHL’s project
• Liaise with the DHL team to understand shortlisting requirements and shortlist candidates accordingly