UN Youth Volunteer on Research and Coordination

Contract

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

UN Women China Office is implementing programmes in women’s economic empowerment, ending violence against women and strengthening governance through gender responsive research, legal and policy frameworks at the national and provincial levels as well as holds a strong partnership, communication, and advocacy portfolio. The office is currently development Strategic Note (SN) 2021-2025, aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, 2021-2025, with aim of scaling up its programmatic and partnership efforts in the country.

Reporting to Country Representative of UN Women China Office, the UN Youth Volunteer on Research and Coordination is expected to provide technical support on research and advocacy activities as well as coordination function of the office.

Under the direct supervision of the Country Representative, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: 1. Undertake research and analysis on key policy, programmatic priorirty areas of the office • Support on research and drafting speeches • Support drafting of the programme document on migrant women rights working closing with the WEE team including research, development of prodoc • Gender score-card exercise 2022 supported including drafting of the analysis and PPT • Support research and drafting programme concept note • Support WEE team in finalizing of the EU proposal • Research and support drafting analytical pieces including inputs into the speech • Research and preparing advocacy and analytical piece for the office

2. Support UN system coordination, particularly through secretariat support to the UNGTG • Support UNGTG coordination of activities including reporting on results • Support monitor UNGTG activities including coordination with UN agencies to implement the set activities in a timely manner • Provide secretariat support to the UNGTG including organizing of the meeting and drafting of meeting minutes • Support UN policy dialogue on women’s development programme in close coordination with UN agencies • Support preparation of the UNGTG family friendly workplace policies workshop with ACWF • Support organize gender equality training for all staff, including coordination with the RO and RCO/UNDP, preparing logistics for the training, sending communications to all staff, etc. • Support organize the family friendly workplace policy workshop closely working with all relevant UN agencies and UN Women staff

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 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 • Innovative youth-focused and philanthropic partnerships promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment are established. • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • 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. • Timely synthesis and submission of quality and accurate reports. • The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with national and international staff and counterparts.

☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Empowering Others ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Working in Teams

demonstrated understanding on gender and development issues. • Proven experience on research and analysis, drafting documents. • Working knowledge of UN system including UN Women’s mandate is highly regarded.

The duty station of the national UN Youth Volunteer is located in Beijing city, where modest public infrastructure and excellent health services are available. It is the foremost political and cultural metropolis in China.

In general, rent for apartments in central locations is high relative to other regions in China, but quality is good. Beijing is well served by many shopping malls, large supermarket chains and international brands. Buses and subways are the most common form of mass transportation. Metered taxis are widely available and domestic and regional travel by train and airplane is popular.

The National Youth Volunteer receives a standard volunteer living allowance (VLA), which is intended to cover their accommodation and basic living expenses. In China the VLA is about 8161 RMB per month. The National UN Volunteer is entitled to an excellent health, life and disability insurance package. International travel to duty station will not be covered by UNV. The National UN Volunteer is entitled to 2.5 days personal leave per month and UN official holidays.

Learning Expectations Learning and development are a central part of the UN Youth Volunteer’s assignment and take place before, during and after his or her assignment in the field. Ideally, offering diverse opportunities for learning and development aim to strengthen the volunteer’s skills and competences, improve the quality of the assignment and keep the volunteer’s motivation high. Learning elements for the UN Youth Volunteer include the development of: Professional skills: including specific competencies and reflection on assignment-related abilities; and on-the-job skills such as time management, problem solving, team building; and career preparedness such as interview skills, CV preparation, job searching. Inter-personal skills: including communication and listening skills; multi-cultural awareness and cultural competency; and conflict and stress management. Volunteering-related skills: including leadership; civic responsibility; and engagement and active participation. Beyond the learning opportunities provided by UNV, the host agency will support knowledge and capacity development in the technical areas that are relevant to the UN Youth Volunteer’s assignment. The host agency will provide, at its expense, UN Youth Volunteers with equal opportunity to participate in training courses and workshops offered to its personnel.