Description of Assignment
Prepared by:
Host organization in coordination with the UNDP Country Office/UNV Field Units or UNV
Focal Points
VMC process: Request for the services of a UN Volunteer. The Description of Assignment (DOA) is
provided on a standard UNV form which is available at any UNDP Country Office or from
UNV Headquarters. This form should be completed in full, providing concise information
on the project and a clear description of the UN Volunteer ’s assignment tasks as well as
embedding volunteerism for development as per guidelines.
Purpose:
Provide UNV HQ and the UNV candidate with information on key elements of the UNV
assignment, including required competencies, roles and responsibilities of the future UN
Volunteer. Serve as basis for the identification, submission and interview of UN Volunteer
candidates.
Format:
Description of Assignment
Guidelines on embedding Volunteerism for Development into the standard Description of
Assignment for UN Volunteers
Promoting volunteerism for peace and development is an integral part of every UN Volunteer assignment.
The Description of Assignment (DOA) needs to outline ways to promote volunteerism for development
through and alongside the UN Volunteer assignment.
Assignments in the fields of agriculture, HIV/AIDS, community mobilization, human rights, civil or
humanitarian affairs should all provide ample opportunities for demonstrating that volunteerism contributes
directly to development. For all these areas of specialization the promotion of volunteerism for
development should not be expressed solely through a number of bullet points in the DOA template but
should be clearly mainstreamed within the DOA. The promotion of volunteerism for development, engaging
in volunteering activities, building volunteering-based partnerships, and/or mobilizing local communities
needs to permeate UN Volunteer assignments and be carried out within the context of their duties.
Volunteerism for development is a means to achieve the overarching objective of the assignment;
therefore the DOA should include specific tasks related to the promotion of volunteerism for development
tailor-made to the specific position. UNV encourages the inclusion of volunteerism for development in all
areas of UN Volunteers’ work while, at the same time, recognizing that not all assignments easily lend
themselves to the pursuit of volunteerism within their framework. For such DOA where the volunteerism for
development cannot be mainstreamed, we suggest the inclusion of a number of bullet points that pursue
the promotion of volunteerism for development throughout the assignment in addition to the bullet points
indicated in the DOA template. Those bullet points could include:
 Networking and building relationships with local organizations, groups or individuals and supporting
and/or participating in local volunteering initiatives;
 Encouraging, mobilizing and supporting co-workers, fellow UN Volunteers and members of the local
community to play an active part in development on a voluntary basis;
 Initiating and/or participating in local volunteer groups, including assisting them in submitting stories
and experiences to the World Volunteer Web site;
 Discussing with supervisors on how volunteerism for development can be mainstreamed through the
assignment and integrating activities that promote volunteerism for development into work plans.
 Building on this DOA template will ensure further advocacy through the promotion of volunteerism
within the programme/project and within the context of the assignment. Including in DOA gives greater
recognition and legitimacy to this commitment with concerned host organizations and partners.
UN VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT
Preamble:
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to
support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of
development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace
and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism
into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and
support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism
and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.
In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in
volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as
well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the
time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.
1. Type of Assignment:
National UN Volunteer
2. Type of Assignment Place:
Family Duty Station
3. Assignment Title:
AFGR001257 – 2135)
National
Revenue
Enhancement
Associate
(APPLICATION
4. Link with UNV Strategic Framework : Securing access to Basic Social Services
5. Duty Station, Country:
Kabul, Afghanistan
Type of Assignment Place: Youth Volunteers assignments are always without family
6. Duration (in months):
One year
7. Expected Starting Date:
ASAP
8 Host Agency/Host Institute:
UNDP
Local Governance Project-Afghanistan (LoGo) is a project,
building upon the lessons from UNDP’s Afghanistan Sub-National Governance Programme
(ASGP). Through LoGo project, the Independent Directorate of Local Governance (IDLG) and
UNDP will jointly address the top three priorities of IDLG which are: 1) service delivery; 2)
accountability; and 3) clear functions and mandates. The project builds on a new theory of
change aimed at improving service delivery by enhancing the accountability and transparency of
the local governments to the women and men of Afghanistan and building the capacity of the
local governments to plan, budget and monitor service delivery effectively with the ultimate aim
of increasing the legitimacy of the government and the trust between the state and society.
The GIRoA, with UNDP support, will focus on the following areas:
1. Subnational state institutions, (Provincial Governor Offices, District Governor Offices,
Provincial Sector and Technical Services department, Provincial Council, Provincial
Development Committees, Moustafiats, Department of Economy), enhance their
9. Organizational Context/Project:
CODE:
capacities in outreach, planning, monitoring and budgeting for accountable and
transparent service delivery;
2. Municipalities deliver services in a more accountable and participatory manner;
3. Accountability of local governance enhanced through civil society oversight
organizations/groups;
Central level government institutions develop and implement policy guidelines which
improve local government accountability and service delivery
10. Description of tasks:
Under the direct supervision of Team Leader (Municipal Component) the national UN Volunteer will
undertake the following tasks:
1. Support municipal component and design and implementation of project output plan
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Assist the component in providing inputs for AWP and detailed implementation plan
including budget
Assist in preparing quarterly and annual revenue reports of municipalities against the
targets to measure progress
Assist in identifying bottlenecks in revenue improvement and proposing solutions to
resolve them
Assist municipal component in implementation of its plans for improvement of revenue
management systems in municipalities
2. Support municipalities in implementation of LoGo plan for the revenue improvement
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Assist in the design and application of improved revenue generation and management
systems in municipalities
Assist municipalities in formulation and implementation of Revenue Improvement Action
Plan (REAP) and revenue projections and in integrating them into their respective annual
budgets.
Assist municipalities in introduction and application of financial profiling and RIAP
monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.
Assist in the documentation, review, analysis, and formulation of recommendations for
improving existing revenue management procedures.
Assist in identifying and preparing specifications for the hardware and software resources
needed to implement the revenue-administration system.
Assist in monitoring property registration in LoGo covered municipalities
Design and together with the regional municipal specialists conduct trainings on revenue
planning, financial profiling, M&E system for municipal revenue and expenditure and
approaches to align municipalities with indicators of improved revenue generation system
Provide regular technical guidance to National Technical Assistance Staff and regional
municipal specialists to ensure quality products of the projects in municipalities
Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:
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Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant
UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark
IVD);
Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
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Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in
ongoing reflection activities;
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 use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically
possible.
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11. Results/Expected Output:
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Improved impact on the overall municipalities’ efficiency in revenue collection, financial
resources management and success in introduction and implementation of operational
strategies.
Improvement in the overall municipal service delivery enhances the government’s
credibility toward its constituents
A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment,
such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities
developed.
12. Qualifications/Requirements:
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Master degree or BA degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, Business, Economics,
Public Administration or related fields
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In-depth knowledge of local governance realities in Afghanistan
Prior experience in provincial budgeting is advantage
Strong communication skills
Ability to coordinate different stakeholders in a complex work environment.
Experienced in capacity development
Ability to work independently
Able to use computer programs/applications (MS. Word, Excel, Power Point,)
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently
Fluency in written and spoken English plus local Afghan languages (Dari and/or Pashtu).
13. Living Conditions:
All UN staff personnel working in Afghanistan in general and Kabul in particular are required
to strictly adhere to standard security protocol as issued and advised by the UN Security
apparatus.
Health: Exposure exists to diseases. All medical formalities specified in the Offer or Travel
Advisory should be completed before traveling. Vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid,
Tetanus/Diphtheria, Polio and Meningitis are recommended. Vaccination Card (yellow card)
must be brought. Malaria prophylaxis is highly recommended. UN personnel have access
during working hours to a Clinic inside the compound.
14. Conditions of Service for national UN Volunteers
A 12 month contract; with subsequent contract extensions subject to availability of funding, operational
necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.
Travel to duty station (if applicable) and a Settling-In-Grant will be provided in the event duty station is not
within commuting distance from the place of recruitment. A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of 600 $ is
provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent
disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as final repatriation (if
applicable) and resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.
15. How to Apply
1. Site: https://vmam.unv.org/
2. Click on Candidate Signup
3. Register with UNV database by entering basic personal information
4. Click Sign Up
5. Notification e-mail sent to the registered e-mail of the candidate
6. Click on the link in the e-mail to validate the e-mail address
7. Complete all the required sections under My Profile
8. Submit my profile
9. Within VMAM page, Go to ‘My Page’ section, click on the ‘Special Call’ button and apply
and select the Application Code AFGR001253 – 2135) / Closing date for applicants:
29/06/2017
10. Should you experience any kind of technical difficulties please address your inquires to
[email protected] and [email protected]
Description of Assignment prepared by the hosting project/UN Agency:
Fatana zewari – Operations specialist (UNDP – LoGo Project)
Date: 14/05/2017
Description of Assignment approved by UNDP/RR/CD or UNV Field Unit:
Antonio Pizzuto – UNV PO
Date: 14/05/2017
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes applications from qualified
professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.