International Consultant: Youth Engagement Consultant, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a champion.

UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Cambodia is looking for a youth engagement consultant to lead the implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the 2022 Generation Future, supporting its vision as highlighted above.

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Communication, this role is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the GF's young people capacity-building aspects, identifying and onboarding mentors, supporting the planning and execution of GF mentees' initiatives, supporting partner outreach and coordination, and developing the final evaluation report of the initiative.

The time frame for this assignment is from 1 July 2022 to 15 June 2023 (11.5 months). In addition, this role will oversee the communication plans in support of Generation Future, including preparations for World Children's Day (20 November).

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Qualifications and Experience

Given the nature of this work, the applicant must be aged between 18 and 32 years at the time of applying.

• Master's Degree in social science, international development, international affairs, or communication.
• At least three years of relevant experience in working with young people, including leading youth-focused start-ups, upshift, and community engagement projects
• Experience in community mobilization, coordination, and facilitation
• Knowledge of youth networks and organizations in Cambodia and understanding of Cambodia and its development context
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders, especially young people, volunteers, influencers, activists, and private sector partners
• Experience in capacity building initiatives for young people or mentoring programmes
• Knowledge of effective monitoring and evaluation practices
• Experience working with UNICEF or other development organizations is a plus

Knowledge and Skills

• Proven skills in communication, networking, strategic thinking, advocacy, negotiation, and ability to relate to a young audience
• Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills.
• Skillful in Facebook tactics, knowledge of using social media for youth engagement
• Familiarity with mobile and web communication technology, messaging software, or U-report would be an asset
• Microsoft Window Applications (Doc, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

• Knowledge of Email, Internet, Office appliances (scanner, copier)

  Competencies

• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to nurture relationships with stakeholders

• Outstanding skills in organization and coordination with a strong drive for results
• Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF's mission

Languages

• Fluent in English, able to 'de-jargon' technical language for a wider audience
• Ability to communicate in Khmer is desirable.

Please find the job description of the post TOR Generation Future Consultant tms.pdf

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.