Passport to Earning (P2E) Associate

Support the implementation of P2E program for youth employment opportunities.

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Overview

Support the implementation of P2E program for youth employment opportunities.

You have:

  • Demonstrated interest in managing tech platforms and coordination with multiple stakeholders.
  • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

Contract

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

The India version of GenU has been named YuWaah! It signifies catalytic partnerships to unleash the potential of adolescents and young people. YuWaah has been designed to allow co-creation of solutions that are relevant and scalable for ensuring that young people in India have opportunity and choices for learning; have avenues and spaces for functional and vocational training, and can choose between employment and entrepreneurship which are accessible locally.

Providing technical support to the implementation partners for the rollout of the Passport to Earning (P2E) program, focused on providing skilling and employment opportunities to the young people in the country.

Under the direct supervision of Program Specialist-P2E, the UN University Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Provide coordination support to implementation partners of the P2E program. • Provide day to day support for using and managing the Learning Management Sys-tem (LMS). • Provide day to day support for managing and sharing dashboards with the imple-mentation partners. • Provide weekly review and monitoring support to manage implementation partners’ deliverables. • Provide communication support for the program implementation, including captur-ing impact stories through partners and documentation of project reports and learn-ing.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: • 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 in-stance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publica-tions/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 ☒ Communication ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Working in Teams

or demonstrated interest in managing tech platforms and coordination with multiple stakeholders • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;

New Delhi, as a duty station, presents a dynamic and diverse environment. The living conditions in this vibrant metropolis offer a mix of cultural richness, historical significance, and modern amenities. The city provides various housing options, catering to different preferences and needs. New Delhi's cosmopolitan atmosphere allows for easy integration into its multicultural society. While the city boasts a range of international schools, medical facilities, and recreational opportunities, it is essential to be mindful of factors such as air quality and traffic congestion. Additionally, due diligence is essential, especially when it comes to being cautious with street food and water.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple stakeholders effectively? The interviewer is assessing your ability to coordinate and communicate with different partners. Provide a specific example, focusing on how you facilitated collaboration and resolved conflicts.
What does volunteerism mean to you and why is it important in a community context? The interviewer wants to understand your motivation and connection to volunteer work. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unv.org