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 paceand 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 ofsharing 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, hostagencies 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 andsocial realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their hostcommunity. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding andproductive.
1. UNV Assignment Title:

Projects Management Specialist, IOM

2. Type of Assignment:International UN Volunteer

3. UNV Programme Strategy:

4. Project Title:

Migration and Development, IOM, Senegal Country Office

5. Duration:

12 months

6. Location, Country:

Dakar, Senegal

7. Expected Starting Date:

February 2013

8. Brief Project Description:
Supporting the development and implementation of projects related tomigration and development in Senegal
9. Host Agency/Host Institute: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
10. Organizational Context:
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the principal
intergovernmental organization in the field of migration. IOM currently counts 132 member
states. A further 17 states hold observer status, as do numerous international andnongovernmental organizations. IOM’s program budget for 2010 exceeds USD 1 billion,
funding over 2,820 active programs and more than 7,000 staff members serving in morethan 400 field offices in more than a hundred countries. IOM is dedicated to promoting
humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services andadvice to governments and migrants.

IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promoteinternational cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions
to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, be theyrefugees, displaced persons or other uprooted people. The IOM Constitution gives explicit
recognition to the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development,
as well as to the right of freedom of movement of persons.
IOM works in the four broad areas of migration management: migration and development,
facilitating migration, regulating migration, and addressing forced migration. Cross-cutting
activities include the promotion of international migration law, policy debate and guidance,
protection of migrants’ rights, migration health and the gender dimension of migration. IOM
works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.
The main role of the Senegal Country Office is to analyze migration issues and trends inthe country, formulate national strategies and programs, and provide guidance and support
to the Government and other national stakeholders in the development and implementationof projects related to migration based on national priorities.
11. Type of Assignment Place: assignment with family
12. Description of tasks:
Under the general supervision of the Regional Director and the direct supervision of the Country
Head of Office, the candidate will assist in the development and implementation of nationalprojects in the area of migration. The IUN Volunteer Specialist will undertake the following tasks:
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Analyze migration trends and issues in the country and contribute to the development ofnational strategies;
Support the development of new projects, according to identified needs;
Participate in research activities;
Support liaison with partners and participate in meetings;
Contribute to IOM’s newsletter and any other information document on the activities ofIOM;
Prepare and facilitate visiting missions in the framework of IOM’s activities;
Perform such other duties as may be assigned, in particular fund raising activities

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged 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 (forinstance in events that mark IVD);
Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the hostcountry;
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 whenevertechnically possible.

13. Results/Expected Output:Comprehension of the migration context in Senegal;
Knowledge of IOM tools and intervention areas in the country;
Network of institutional country and international partners;
Capability of developing new projects;
A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during theassignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities
participated in and capacities developed.

14. Qualifications/Requirements:
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University Degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Law or Economic Sciences orother related field;
Interest in current migration trends and issues;Interest to work in the field of development cooperation with an international organization
or NGO;
Experience in West Africa especially in Senegal an advantage;
Knowledge and experience of project design and management an advantage;
Excellent oral and written knowledge of French, English an advantage;
Excellent communication skills, and ability to write fluently in French;
Sense of initiative, flexibility;
Interest to work in a multi-cultural environment.

15. Living Conditions:This post is based in Dakar, which is classified as an ‘A’ duty station. Living conditions are, on thewhole, comfortable and most modern products and services are available.
16. Conditions of Service
A 12-month contract; monthly volunteer living allowance (VLA) intended to cover housing, basic
needs and utilities equivalent to US$ 2,119 (single rate), US$ 2,369 (volunteer with one
dependent), US$ 2,569 (with two or more dependents); settling-in-grant (if applicable); life, health,and permanent disability insurance and return airfares (if applicable); resettlement allowance forsatisfactory service (if applicable
Description of Assignment prepared by:
Davy Moundongo, UNV PO Senegal, 20.11.2012
Description of Assignment approved by:Reverien Gahinyuza, Portfolio Manager, 20.11.2012