Programme Officer for Child Marriage

Volunteering Communications & PR Programme & Policy

Overview

Coordinate the implementation of GPECM activities at provincial level.

You have:

• Knowledge and experience in implementing national legislation related to children and youth in Mozambique is required.
• Strong understanding of Adolescent and Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH).
• Strong understanding of Violence Against Children (VAC).
• Strong understanding of Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
• Strong understanding of Child marriage and other harmful practices.
• Experience in providing technical support for service delivery to government institutions and/or civil society organizations (CSOs).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong abilities in drafting, writing, and reporting.
• High level of accuracy and professionalism in preparing and editing documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with cultural and social sensitivity.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally in challenging environments, and within multicultural teams.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.), email and internet use.
• Self-motivation and independence, with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Personal interest or commitment to sexual and reproductive health, youth empowerment, gender equality, volunteerism as a tool for sustainable development.

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.

Assignment context: UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2026), focuses on three transformative results: I) to end preventable maternal deaths; II) end unmet need for family planning; and III) end gender-based violence and harmful practices. In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results. This UNV post and assignment is part of the UNFPA Country Programme (2022–2026) objective to support the implementation and coordination at the provincial and district level of the Global Programme to End Child Marriage (GPECM) Phase III (2024-2030).

Task description:

Under close guidance from the primary and secondary supervisors, coordinate the implementation of GPECM activities at the provincial level. This includes working closely with UNFPA and UNICEF implementing partners to support the Global Programme to End Child Marriage (GPECM), maintaining regular communication, organizing joint coordination meetings (and bilateral meetings when needed), preparing meeting minutes, and ensuring strong linkages between partners and UNFPA offices at both provincial and central levels.

● Provide support for the implementation and reporting of GPECM activities. In coordination with the UNFPA Gender and Youth Team (at both provincial and Maputo levels), monitor activities such as community dialogues, economic empowerment initiatives, and mentorship programmes. Strengthen connections with related programmes like Rapariga Biz (RB) and Safeguard Young People (SYP) to enhance coordination and integration.

● Maintain regular and close collaboration with CECAP members (civil society organizations working on child marriage) at the provincial level.

● Support UNFPA’s internal efforts to align and integrate child marriage and adolescent empowerment initiatives.

● Participate in coordination meetings related to GPECM and assist in organizing field visits and missions from Maputo and regional offices to the province.

● Promote active participation of implementing partners in multisectoral coordination platforms such as GTCOV, NUMCOV, PGB, and reference group meetings at both provincial and district levels.

● In collaboration with UNFPA communication experts, collect and document human interest stories and testimonials from programme beneficiaries involved in community dialogues, male mentorship, and economic empowerment activities.

● Under the guidance of supervisors, engage in relevant learning opportunities and familiarize yourself with key research and policy documents related to child marriage (CM), violence against children (VAC), and gender-based violence (GBV).

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 instance 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 publications/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 Creativity Judgement and decision-making Planning and organizing Professionalism Self-management

Knowledge and experience in implementing national legislation related to children and youth in Mozambique is required. This includes strong understanding of: - Adolescent and Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH) - Violence Against Children (VAC) - Gender-Based Violence (GBV) - Child marriage and other harmful practices

● Experience in providing technical support for service delivery to government institutions and/or civil society organizations (CSOs), or working with the United Nations or other international development organizations is considered an asset;

● Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong abilities in drafting, writing, and reporting;

● High level of accuracy and professionalism in preparing and editing documents;

● Strong interpersonal skills, with cultural and social sensitivity. Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with diverse partners such as grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at various levels. Familiarity with communication for development tools and approaches is desirable;

● Ability to work effectively and professionally in challenging environments, and within multicultural teams composed of both international and national personnel;

● Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.), email and internet use. Familiarity with database management and office technology is also required;

● Self-motivation and independence, with the ability to work under minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines;

● Strong awareness of security protocols;

● Personal interest or commitment to sexual and reproductive health, youth empowerment, gender equality, volunteerism as a tool for sustainable development, and the values of the UN System.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Nampula city. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.

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