NUNV Learning and skills officer, Generation Unlimited
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.
Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.
Description of task
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision and guidance of Chief of Generation Unlimited India and secondary reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, YuWaah or designated mandated representative(s), the NUNV Learning and skills officer will:
Assist work related to “Skills for life and livelihood for young people in-school and out of school”
Provide support on planning, implementation and monitoring of YuWaah pillar 2 activities for: content, implementation and impact – in collaboration with 21st century skills related collaboratives, stakeholders from government, civil society and private sector; and global GenU partner, PwC
- Support in setting the agenda and moderation of regular taskforce and working groups for Pillar 2
- Design a system for managing recommendations, suggestions and challenges from the field and partners
- Liaise with GenU/YuWaah partners to identify and mobilize technical expertise
- Support the preparation of scalable proposals from solution partners
- Create and maintain an active network of field colleagues, civil society organisations and partners through regular interactions (calls and meetings)
- Support in regular project tracking as per the signed agreements to generate evidence on partner contributions
Develop a matrix to aggregate field results as contributing to GenU/YuWaah goals
Innovation
Support in identification and finalisation of innovative, scalable solutions related to the thematic area
- Apply/introduce innovative approaches to enhance career guidance, promotion of 21st century skills, digital learning for young people, for the delivery of sustainable results at scale
Research and suggest on best international practices to be explored for possible adaption in India
Knowledge Management
Contribute to development and dissemination of newsletters, documentation of meetings
- Develop/collect case studies and human-interest stories from partners
- Prepare weekly and monthly status updates on pillar 2 activities
Contribute to regional and global bulletins as requested
Advocacy and Communications - report and proposal writing
Support in preparing public advocacy material, programme and project status reports
- Contribute to the planning and review of the GenU/YuWaah annual work plans and other strategic and programme documents
- Assist in drafting briefing notes, talking points, funding proposals, presentations and donor reports
Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required degree level:
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Education - Additional Comments:
University degree in education or relevant social science. Current knowledge of girls' inclusive, quality and complementary education or skilling/training programmes.
Required experience:
12 Months
Experience remark:
- At least one years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and / or international levels in programme/project planning and implementation, with a particular emphasis on education, skilling/training and equity. Practical experience in research and gender equity is preferred.
- Developing country work and/or field experience an asset
Language skills:
- English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
- Hindi(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
Area of expertise:
Youth and sports
Driving license:
No
Competencies values:
Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Working in Teams
Application procedure:
Please apply for the vacancy through VMAM. Last date to receive the applications is 6th June 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed.