Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP) Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

In Türkiye, UNICEF and partners, contribute to increasing meaningful participation opportunities for Turkish and Syrian adolescents and youth (12-25 years of age) to engage in peer and social dialogue as active agents of change; promoting positive social capital and social cohesion among communities hosting large numbers of refugees; supporting a variety of centres and safe spaces throughout Turkey, which offer a range of positive development and engagement activities for young people as well as other services; opening space and systems for adolescent and youth engagement through the provincial Child Rights Committees; and supporting youth and adolescents in putting their ideas and solutions into action. Another area of emphasis lies in fostering Social Cohesion, aiming to enhance the ability of both Turkish and non-Turkish youth to establish a unified environment and offer peer assistance to marginalized groups. UNICEF supports the government partners including the Ministry of Family and Social Services (MoFSS), the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) and municipalities as well as international and national NGO partners with the aim of creating a robust and extensive network for young people in host communities. This investment in expanding the reach of social cohesion initiatives enables UNICEF to support young people in need on a wider scale and activate the youth volunteerism. As part of partnership with Presidency of Migration Management, a refugee volunteers modality will be developed to conduct regular outreach and establish the linkages between needs and services.

In the realm of youth engagement and social cohesion, UNICEF actively advocates for adolescent mental health by urging for action and investment to enhance the well-being of adolescents and young individuals. Focusing on meaningful involvement within the context of youth participation and mental health, UNICEF strives to bolster both individual and institutional capacities, safeguarding the mental health and psychosocial well-being of young people during engagement processes. This commitment ensures the significant participation of youth in various facets such as programming, research, advocacy, and communication. According to UNICEF's Adolescent Development and Participation teams, everyone involved in planning or implementing participation initiatives with young people, including the adolescents themselves, should actively contribute to the process.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of ADAP Programme Officer, the UNV ADAP Assistant will:

• Contribute to the design and preparation of the volunteerism modal for PMM • Contributing to social cohesion volunteerism program, executing the ongoing project, and contributing to reporting processes in cooperation with the PMM. • Providing support to dedicated projects to be carried out on social cohesion in the emergency context in cooperation with the PMM. • Contribute to the design adolescent health, adolescent mental health and e-mental health strategy, preparations with the MoH and follow up the national, regional, and international steps. • Provide administrative support to the IPA CSO project implementation in collaboration with CP and Social Policy • Analyze data to monitor progress in the achievement of program objectives. • Research and contribute to the development and/or introduction and documentation of new approaches, methods, and practices for monitoring of programs related to mental health, social cohesion and volunteerism • Contribute to the preparation of reports, program documents and submissions by providing information, preparing tables and other documents. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers 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 a 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 take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted 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. • 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.

•Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

3 years of experience in /at the national level in youth engagement, skills development, and monitoring of programs. a) Experience working in the UN or other international development organization is an asset. b) Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, and reporting skills; c) Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. d) Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development. e) Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. f) Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. g) Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.

Türkiye is an essentially safe and easy place to live. Furnished and unfurnished apartments can be easily rented close to the office at reasonable prices. Supermarkets and grocery stores have all the essentials including a large choice of fruits and vegetables. In terms of social life, there are plenty of restaurants and bars, and a few sports possibilities. Health careis available and adequate.

UNV entitlements in a Nutshell: National UN Volunteers (Specialist): Volunteer Living Allowance (per month): USD 1224, 41 disbursing in Turkish Lira Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 400 Exit allowance: USD 100 per contract service month (when successful completion of the assignment) Health, dental, life and disability insurance: Cigna Private Insurance (including eligible dependents) Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month Uncertified sick leave: 7 days for 12 months and 4 days for shorter assignments Free access to different learning platforms and UNV network