Project officer (Partnership and Communications, Adolescents and Youth programme)

Contract

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

UNFPA Bangladesh office has been working closely with UN Agencies, development partners, Government of Bangladesh, civil society organizations, and youth-led networks to promote and protect health and wellbeing of adolescents and young people with focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Within the framework of the 10th Country Programme in Bangladesh, UNFPA is operating in 10 districts of Bangladesh, including the capital city Dhaka, to increase knowledge of health and SRHR, health seeking behaviour of adolescent girls and improve quality of services in district and union health facilities.

Given the high rate of early and child marriage, and pregnancy among adolescents and young people in Bangladesh, UNFPA has been implementing several projects to provide knowledge on health, SRH, menstrual health, relationship, and gender equality to empower adolescent girls to know and exercise their rights, including the right to delay marriage and the right to refuse unwanted sexual advances. The programme will continue for 4 years until end of 2026.

Under the direct supervision of Programme Specialist, Adolescents and Youth (AY), the International UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

 Supports communications component of UNFPA’s AY programme

 Supports development and/or review of media releases, key messages, media FAQs, speeches, stories, and presentations

 Provides support in the designing and implementation of online behaviour change and information campaigns and track and tabulate media exposure

 Contributes to writing, designing and review of project pitches, concept notes and proposals to private and public donors

 Supports coordination of projects and activities funded by Korean Government and KOICA and ensure timely communication and exchange of information

 Encourages, mobilizes and supports co-workers, fellow UN Volunteers and members of the local community to play an active part in development on a voluntary basis.

• Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Building Trust • Client Orientation • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Communication • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Working in Teams

• Communication and marketing accountabilities. Working experiences in Korean language would be an asset for this position considering the nature of works outlined in the DoA • Experience in collateral production, marketing and PR activities, and project management would be an asset. • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.

Dhaka is located in central Bangladesh. Not only is it the capital city, but it is also the largest in the country. It is the centre of political, cultural, and economic life in Bangladesh. The official language is Bengali, while English is the working language of UN Agencies. In recent decades, Dhaka has seen the modernization of services, communications, and public works. The city is attracting large foreign investments and greater volumes of commerce and trade. It is also experiencing an increasing influx of people from across the nation; this has reportedly made Dhaka one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Good English-speaking medical, dental services, and educational centres are available for internationals. Dhaka is connected to other cities by rail, road, and by air and internationals can move easily from one city to another. Dhaka has venerable green spaces, including many gardens and parks, historical places, and nice restaurants. The weather is tropical - hot and very humid during the summer monsoon season (April-September) and drier and cooler in the winter (October-March). Historically, Bangladesh has been a safe country for internationals so far. While Dhaka is not categorized as a hardship station, the volunteer should be prepared for limitations in freedom of movement on foot, by public transport, and to certain locations.