Gender and National Specialist

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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.

The assigned UN Volunteer will assist the Adolescent and Youth section in Jordan, working at national level for host community as well as in humanitarian context in refugee camps. More specifically, Gender programs are implemented in partnership with national partners like Ministry of Youth, local organizations, and international organizations. The support will be provided to the Gender Focal point with a specific focus on the Leadership program, implemented in partnership with Ministry of Youth as well as with local and international institutional partners.

National UN Volunteers in Jordan are entitled for:

  • Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 896;
  • Annual and learning leaves;
  • Free life and medical insurance; and
  • Free access to different learning platforms.

For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Gender and Youth specialist the UNV Gender and National Specialist will:

Programme Implementation and Quality Support

Gender and National Specialist will support the follow up of specific gender programs and activities leaded by the Gender and Youth specialist, ensuring that activities take place according to program implementation plans and monitoring the quality of programs.

Programmatic areas of intervention:

  1. Leadership program: Follow up with the implementing partners, monitoring, prospecting and reflecting of future implementation (new partners and area of implementation, Learning passport)
  2. Girls and Young Women programs in camps: Support to implement the Youth Camp Child marriage Action plan, Women’s mobility and transportation, Women’s and girls well-being activities, female peer-to-peer support groups, awareness sessions, young leaders ambassadors, male champions.
  3. Additional gender related tasks from the Youth and Adolescent section, from the Country Office, or from the MENA Regional Office.

This includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

• Contribute to and support the Gender specialist in the preparation of key program planning activities in host communities and camps. Support preparation of activity work plans and implementation of related Gender related programming, including Leadership programme, schedules/cycles, outreach plans, events as required; • Take part to the relevant meetings and follow up the related tasks. • Systematically undertake and document gender program visits to monitor and assess programme implementation and decide on required corrective actions; • Coordinate with colleagues and technical partners and focal points to conduct trainings, monitoring sessions, coaching, or any other type of capacity development/programme support activity as per the assessed needs; • Support with other tasks as needed.

Results/Expected Outputs:

As an active UNICEF team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNICEF and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:

• Timely support is given to tasks related to the Gender and Youth Programmes; • Facilitation to the smooth implementation and management of projects activities; • Appropriate data/file management maintained; • Lessons learned and good practices documented; • Efficient support is given to the development of knowledge products.

• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Communication • Flexibility • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement

• At least 3 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in Gender, Development, Humanitarian fields or other relevant programmes; experience with, young girls, adolescents and women as well as engaging boys and men in terms of Gender is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization; • Motivated to contribute towards humanitarian and development assistance and to serve others; • Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills; • Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team with professionalism; • Flexible and open to learning and new experiences; • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • 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; • 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; • 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; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

Amman, the capital, is a peaceful city with over four million residents. People are friendly to visitors. Services in terms of banking, transportation, health, and communications are easily-available. Though Arabic is the official language, English is widely spoken among the majority of the population, especially in Amman. The road network is good both in terms of spread and quality of the roads. Public transportation in Amman is limited. Taxis are relatively cheap and easily available. There are a number of shopping malls, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas. A large variety of accommodation options can be found; however, it is worth noting that prices in Amman have generally increased in the past few years. There are no specific security threats. Amman is a very easy city in which to live; large, many amenities, very modern and serviced by an international airport with direct flights to most capital cities. According to the assessment of the UN Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS) Jordan is a family duty station (category A hardship).

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.

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