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Overview

Support various activities aimed at advancing Quality Education interventions in East Jerusalem.

You have:

• Strong interest and motivation to contribute to quality education and youth empowerment in East Jerusalem.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, consolidate, and analyze education-related data to support planning and decision-making.
• Proactive and goal-oriented mindset with a commitment to inclusive and learner-centered approaches.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage with educators, students, and diverse stakeholders.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks in an educational setting.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and adaptability across diverse community, gender, and age contexts.
• Familiarity with extracurricular programming, STEM and TVET exposure activities, or school-based awareness and advocacy campaigns.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite) and ability to produce clear visual presentations.

Contract

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

UNDP works to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities through sustainable development. This opportunity is part of the “Support to Education Sector in East Jerusalem – Phase II / Education to Employment (E2E)” project, funded by the Government of Norway. The project aims to improve access to quality education by enhancing the learning environment, strengthening institutional capacity, and expanding Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) offerings across 52 schools in East Jerusalem. The project also promotes inclusive after-school and psychosocial interventions and introduces community learning centers to help students overcome educational challenges. It contributes to the broader impact of improving the socio-economic resilience of Palestinians in East Jerusalem and supports the outcome of integrating East Jerusalem schools into the Palestinian national education system. Within this framework, architecture and urban design will support the design and implementation of community-oriented, environmentally sustainable, and innovative built environment projects. This will contribute technical input and creative insight toward project planning, landscape and public space interventions, school infrastructure design, and urban resilience initiatives aligned with the project’s goals.

The project outputs are as follows:

•Output 1: Improved learning environment for Palestinian children and youth in East Jerusalem and expanded TVET offerings. •Output 2: Enhanced institutional capacity of JDoE to provide quality education. •Output 3: Institutionalized TVET Systems and Services.

The target group will be Palestinian children in East Jerusalem.

The National UN Youth Volunteer, under the direct supervision of the UNDP Project manager, will be responsible for supporting various activities aimed at advancing Quality Education interventions in East Jerusalem including the following tasks:

Data Collection, Research, and Analysis 1. Support the UNDP team in collecting and analyzing data related to school infrastructure, spatial design, and learning environments in the targeted East Jerusalem schools, contributing to technical assessments and project reports. 2. Develop and administer surveys, questionnaires, or conduct interviews with school stakeholders (students, teachers, and administrators) to gather insights on spatial needs, accessibility, and functionality of educational spaces. 3. Prepare visually engaging fact sheets, briefing notes, and summary documents on built environment interventions, in close coordination with the UNDP education and infrastructure teams.

Advocacy, Awareness 1. Assist in designing school-based awareness activities that promote sustainable design principles, environmental responsibility, and student-centered spatial planning within the learning environment. 2. Help plan and implement extracurricular or community-based activities (e.g., participatory design workshops, design challenges) that engage students in shaping their school spaces, in alignment with after-school and community learning center initiatives.

• Strong interest and motivation to contribute to quality education and youth empowerment in East Jerusalem. • Demonstrated ability to collect, consolidate, and analyze education-related data to support planning and decision-making. • Proactive and goal-oriented mindset with a commitment to inclusive and learner-centered approaches. • Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage with educators, students, and diverse stakeholders. • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks in an educational setting. • Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and adaptability across diverse community, gender, and age contexts. • Receptive to feedback and able to integrate diverse perspectives constructively. • Brings energy, a positive attitude, and a collaborative spirit to team efforts. • Exhibits flexibility and creativity in addressing educational challenges and supporting student well-being. • Strong planning and coordination abilities, particularly in delivering awareness, extracurricular, or school-based interventions. • Committed to accountability, professionalism, and equity in all responsibilities.

• Demonstrated experience in data collection, school profiling, or education-related research and analysis, particularly in the context of infrastructure or learning environments. • Proven ability to draft technical reports, design briefs, and educational summaries with clarity, accuracy, and contextual relevance. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with students, educators, school staff, and community stakeholders in participatory design processes. • Familiarity with extracurricular programming, STEM and TVET exposure activities, or school-based awareness and advocacy campaigns. • Competence in architectural and spatial design, with the ability to contribute to layout improvements, furniture selection, and the development of educational space concepts that enhance functionality and inclusiveness. • Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite) and ability to produce clear visual presentations, including floorplans, diagrams, and 3D renderings. • Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in multicultural, interdisciplinary teams under challenging conditions. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital survey tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, Google Forms). • High level of professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and commitment to educational equity and inclusion, aligned with UN values and the objectives of the E2E project.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. A 6-month contract with subsequent contract extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of ILS 5142.43 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 Exit allowance for satisfactory service.

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