Program Analyst Adolescents and Youth

Volunteering Medical & Health Teaching & Training

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This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

The Program Analyst is expected to provide support as part of a broader Adolescents and Youth team in advancing key UNFPA interventions encompassing i) Adolescent and Youth Empowerment and Engagement aiming at strengthening their freedom, empowerment and participation into decision making platforms and access to economic opportunities; ii) Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR); aiming at enhancing access to health, comprehensive sexuality education and life skills education for in school and out of school youths iii) Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, including Ending Sexual and Gender-based Violence; targeting adolescents and youth including first time young mothers with the special focus on education, psychosocial support and economic empowerment to alleviate poverty and contribute to economic development and iv) Population and Development which will include use and evidence generation for policy guidance in economic development, education, employment and health.

The Program Analyst is also expected to contribute to the Affirmative Action agenda and provide support in addressing the Leave No One Behind (LNOB) agenda including scaling up efforts in HIV prevention focusing on furthest behind and key and vulnerable populations such adolescents, persons with disabilities, people living with HIV, urban poor populations and refugees. The UNV Program Analyst will also provide support to UNFPA country office staff and Implementing Partners in strengthening adolescents and youth, affirmative action/LNOB program implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting and documentation of best practices contributing to the National Strategic Priorities relating to adolescents and youth health and wellbeing. This analyst will work in the context of both Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar providing an opportunity to understand the socio-demographic, economic, political and developmental context of the United Republic of Tanzania. The assignment is guided under the umbrella of UNFPA’s Tanzania Country program (2022 – 2027), the broader United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (2022-2027) and the United Republic of Tanzania strategic priorities in health, education, economic and gender equality and women empowerment.

Under the overall guidance of Deputy Representative and direct supervision of Program Specialist SRHR/HIV, the UN Volunteer will contribute to a technical team working to implement all UNFPA mandate in SRHR with special focus on adolescent and youth reproductive health, education, HIV and youth empowerment, participation and engagement, in the development context. The UNV will specifically undertake the following tasks: 1. Technical and Program support ● Support in the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the SRHR, HIV and A&Y work plans including preparations of annual work plans, results matrix, and financial reports. ● Support the periodic documentation and dissemination of program lessons learned and best practices for adolescents and youth development and sexual and reproductive health and rights and HIV. ● Assist to undertake desk research on specific topics, inform the development of policy briefs within the areas of adolescents and youth health, wellbeing and empowerment and participation.

● Contribute to writing briefing notes and talking points on the adolescents and youth program for the country management. ● Contribute to Tanzania’s Country Office resource mobilization strategy by taking part as part of the team in writing concept notes and proposals related to SRHR, HIV and Adolescent and youth development. ● Provide support in the organizing of capacity building of youth networks in the UNFPA-supported regions. ● Contribute to planning, monitoring, and reporting of culturally appropriate, gender-sensitive, rights and evidence-based approaches to adolescent sexual and reproductive health. ● Contribute to building and operationalizing an evidence based on current and emerging adolescent sexual reproductive health issues to inform national and sectoral policy development and monitoring.

2. Network and Coordination ● Support and engage in a UN sub-group on youth development and development partners meetings and communications for implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and other National protocols and strategic priorities to address relevant outcomes relating to SRHR, HIV and A&Y development as required. ● Provide secretarial and logistical support to Safeguard Young People Program and UN subgroups on youth and other projects implemented under affirmative action/LNOB theme. ● Provide logistical support to programs and participate in organizing events that promote UNFPA work on ASRHR, HIV, adolescents and youth empowerment, engagement and participation, and development, such as international and national days. ● Perform any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor.

3. Learning and Voluntary Action UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers program mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: ● Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and taking an active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day). ● Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local volunteerism in the host country. ● Provide annual and end-of-assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
   ● Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. ● Assist with the UNV Buddy program for newly arrived UN Volunteers. ● Promote or advise local groups in utilizing online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever possible.

Accountability Adaptability and Flexibility Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication Creativity Ethics and Values Integrity Judgement and Decision-making Knowledge Sharing Managing Performance Planning and Organizing Professionalism Respect for Diversity Self-Management Working in Teams

or demonstrated interest in working on adolescents and young people’s issues, and/or sexual and reproductive health and rights, education, gender equality and women empowerment and/or gender-based violence, human rights and HIV/AIDS particularly in a developing context. ● Basic knowledge of the gender equality and women and girl's empowerment context and trends, and an understanding of the social, cultural, and economic dimensions.

● Strong communication skills with experience in documentation of best practices and use of social media, interpersonal and mass media approaches for social behavior change communication with a diverse group of stakeholders and beneficiaries. ● Ability to work in a multicultural environment, willingness to work with people and local organizations to draw upon the synergies between expert solutions and local knowledge. ● Ability to adjust in difficult living conditions and sometimes remote locations. ● Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. ● Excellent team player with strong partnership and networking skills. ● Prior volunteering and/or working experience in a developing country is an asset. ● Candidate must be proficient in current office software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others). ● Strong analytical orientation and sound judgment; initiative, culturally sensitive and resourceful. ● Dedication to the United Nations principles and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in a team, and with persons of different nationalities. ● Fluency in oral English and excellent writing skills in English are required. ● Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience in another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be an asset.

Tanzania has an area of 947,300 sq km and is located in eastern Africa on the Indian Ocean. It shares its longest borders with Kenya (to the northeast) and Mozambique (to the southeast), but also borders Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia. To the east, Tanzania is bordered by the Indian Ocean. Three of Africa’s largest lakes also border sections of the country: Lake Victoria in the north, Lake Tanganyika in the west, and Lake Nyasa in the southwest. Tanzania is made up of three geographical regions: the islands and coastal plains in the east, a saucer-shaped plateau in the center and west, and the highlands in the northeast. Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa standing at 5,895m, lies in these northeastern highlands. Another special geographical feature is the Great Rift Valley, which cuts through the center of the country. Tanzania’s climate varies from tropical in the coastal areas to temperate in the highlands. In the coastal plains and plateau regions, temperatures range from 25-31°C during the hottest months (November - February) and 15-20°C in the coldest months (May-August). Temperatures in the highlands range between 10-20°C. Tanzania has a proud and long-lasting tradition of harmony; and a culture that places great emphasis on welcoming others. It is generally a safe and peaceful country. However, just like in any other country, it is wise to observe certain precautions, especially in larger urban areas. Dar es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania, is the major port and economic Centre. Most Ministries, government offices, embassies, and UN offices are based in this City. Dar es Salaam is situated on the coast, overlooking the Indian Ocean. It is an international multicultural city with a mix of religions. There is a wide range of facilities available, including numerous shopping centers, movie theatres, restaurants, and many new developments planned. Most international staff live in the seaside neighborhoods of Masaki and Oyster Bay, and to a lesser extent in Msasani and Mikocheni, all of which cluster in and around a peninsula to the north of the city center. Medical facilities in Tanzania are somewhat limited although several clinics in Dar es Salaam provide good basic care. Kiswahili (Swahili) and English are both official languages. Most people living in Tanzania speak one of the 158 local languages as their first language. Arabic is widely spoken in Zanzibar. English is the primary language of business, government administration, and higher education.

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