State Coordinator- YuWaah

Contract

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In recent years, UNICEF’s work to support the unique needs of young people has gained momentum, as the challenges facing them have come more sharply into view. UNICEF is committed to deliver for all children and adolescents through its overall impact goal of ‘realizing the rights of every child, especially the most disadvantaged. Building on the current work with, and for, adolescents, in line with the United Nations Youth Strategy, UNICEF is developing a new global partnership, Generation Unlimited (GenU), which is dedicated to expanding opportunity for young people from ages 10 to 24 years. Maximizing the potential of the United Nations system, Governments, Civil Society Organizations and the private sector, and of young people themselves, GenU is focused on finding new ways to ensure that every young person is in school, undergoing formal or informal learning or training, or is employed by 2030. The focus will be on reaching those in the greatest danger of being left behind: including girls, the poor, young people with disabilities or on the move, or affected by conflict and natural disasters. 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. Facilitating and coordinating diverse programmes for adolescent and youth empowerment outcomes across states, with their unique contextual requirements basis deployment, is a key need of the YuWaah secretariat. This requirement for coordinating inter-state and pan-India programmes with state-specific deployment entails sound management of partnerships, coordination of operations, and programme planning and management, to ensure effective implementation of interventions.

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of ADAP and GenU and functional supervision of Chief Operating Officer of YuWaah, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

I) Convening and coordination of state engagements across UNICEF and non-UNICEF states i. Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of YuWaah’s state-specific interventions and programmes in UNICEF and non-UNICEF states. ii. Support in formalization, onboarding, and management of the coalition of partners working on state-specific interventions, including facilitating linkages between state focals, the YuWaah secretariat and implementation partners. iii. Guiding the strategy/design, planning and implementation models for YuWaah engagements in UNICEF and non-UNICEF states. iv. Outreach to, and orientation of, state partners/offices and identification of their priorities and programmatic gaps and requirements on YuWaah initiatives and potential areas of collaboration. v. Supervise weekly or fortnightly check-in calls and overall operations for state coordination. vi. Support in regular project tracking as per signed agreements to generate evidence on partner contributions. vii. Liaise with GenU/YuWaah partners to identify and mobilize technical expertise required for projects. viii. Develop a monitoring and evaluation system to aggregate field results as contributing to GenU/YuWaah goals. ix. Forge and maintain an active network of Delhi & field colleagues and partners through regular interactions (calls and meetings). x. Raise risks and challenges in a timely manner and supporting the mitigation of the same. Reporting and Knowledge Management i. Develop and review knowledge products, documents and collateral for state engagement and deployment of YuWaah initiatives. ii. Contribute to development and dissemination of newsletters, documentation of meetings. iii. Develop/collect case studies and human-interest stories from field/partners. iv. Prepare status updates. v. Support in preparing programme and project status reports. vi. Contribute to the planning and review of work plans and other strategic and programme documents. vii. 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, across YuWaah’s areas of work to support state-specific deployment of interventions.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme 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 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; • 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 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.

Results/expected outputs: As an active UNICEF team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNICEF and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: o Innovative and scalable solutions available for investments and scale up under pillar 1, 2 and 3 thematic areas o Improved monitoring systems and advocacy for state-specific engagements across UNICEF and non-UNICEF states: Robust data base on relevant indicators around interventions, recommendations and challenges in implementing interventions available o Data, case studies and human interest stories available to promote evidence-based best practices o Enhanced participation of State offices, UN agencies, partner organizations and young people regularly in GenU/YuWaah initiatives on economic opportunities, skills for life and livelihoods, civic leadership and youth innovations for young people o Best practices integrated into work plans, reports, proposals, monitoring and evaluation o Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment o A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

Organization's competencies: Commitment, Drive for Results, Embracing Diversity, Integrity, Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation, Teamwork • Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEF; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; aindependently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviors while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior; does not abuse power or authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNICEF’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

state/national and / or international levels in programme/project planning and implementation, with a particular emphasis on youth engagement. Practical experience in social research is preferred. • Experience of working with state government departments / ministries, UN agencies and corporates is essential • Developing country work and/or field experience an asset • Proven ability to conceptualize, plan, develop, implement, monitor evaluate and report on programmes in the areas indicated above, and to transfer knowledge and skills. • Ability to develop partnerships and to network in the areas of youth engagement, education, skills, and employment. • Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields. • Analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills, excellent writing skills. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

The duty station will be New Delhi, India

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.

UN Volunteer entitlements and allowances: The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to the UN Volunteer is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteer's service. For more information on entitlements please read the Conditions of Service (https://explore.unv.org/cos ).

The candidate should be willing to move to the location.

For information specific to your assignment please see below:

Monthly Voluntary Living Allowance (VLA) : INR 47,719.16 Entry lump sum (one time payment) : USD 400 Travel ticket when moving to duty station: USD 200 Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment): INR 3976.6 for each month served Medical and life insurance Cigna Private Insurance

Leave entitlements: Annual leave : 2.5 days accrued per calendar month Certified sick leave: 30 days Uncertified sick leave: 7 days Learning leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months Maternity leave: 16 weeks Paternity leaves: 10 days