Youth Empowerment Officer

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.

In regard to the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals, it is a well-established fact that the achievement of the SDGs requires substantial financial and technical resources. The World Investment Report highlighted that the gap in financing for the SDGs in developing countries is currently estimated at US$ 2.5 trillion every year. This is beyond the scope of individual governments or Official Development Assistance (ODA) and it requires a broader alliance of partners, new voices and new perspectives, including from both public and private sectors to jointly support development efforts. In case of Indonesia, the government is strongly committed to implementing the SDGs and has integrated them into national development plans and processes, and its commitment to achieving them is reflected in the fact that it has institutionalized roles and responsibilities for their implementation at the country level through a Presidential Decree in 2017. A key challenge is to ensure that continued economic growth becomes more inclusive and ‘greener’ in order for it to also effectively support accelerated progress in social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. A comprehensive strategy for mobilizing the public and private investments is also required.

UNDP is supporting government and partners to find innovative solutions to finance the SDGs. UNDP Indonesia established the Innovative Finance Lab (IFLab) in 2017 with the objective to unlock and leverage new finance to close the SDGs financing gap. IFLab is a dynamic new country platform for the SDGs. The Lab operates as a collaborative space for Government, the private sector, investors and entrepreneurs, religious organizations, civil society, other UN agencies and other interested stakeholders to engage and develop solutions for financing the SDGs. It maps and analyzes financing gaps and opportunities, co-designs and tests new financing solutions, helps to align investments with SDGs as well as measuring progress and evaluating impact. The Lab focuses on three different but interrelated workstreams, namely Islamic and Blended Finance, Green and Sustainable Finance, and Social Impact Investments. IFLab also hosted the Youth Digitalization for Employability and Entrepreneurship Program (YDEEP) aims to create digital pathways for youth to not only support their employability, but to enable them to thrive as globally engaged citizens contributing to the sustainable development of their communities and beyond. With a marked focus on bridging the digital inequality gap for youth from underserved communities, the programme equips young people with the necessary 21st century and digital skills they need to prepare for the future of work. Through its methodology, the programme will improve digital, soft and global citizenship competencies and skills to ensure comprehensive support to youth, particularly those from underserved communities including women. Besides directly empowering and working with young people, this project component aims to strengthen the overall skills development environment and structures to better prepare and equip youth for the future of work and bridge the digital inequality gap for those who are most at risk of being left behind. The National UN Volunteer will be posted in the IFLab office to support the implementation of YDEEP in Indonesia.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Innovative Financing Lab of UNDP Indonesia, the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Support to the implementation of YDEEP in Indonesia:

• Provision of support in organization of events/workshops/seminars, • Organise and regularly update project database of meetings, workshops, seminars, trainings, etc.; • Participate and assist in the events/seminars/workshops, including preparation of ToRs and development of meeting notes, communication materials, and publications; • Assist in translating and proofreading of reports and other documents. • Assist in facilitating communication with program participants, providing them with information, answering queries, and ensuring they are participating as facilitator of upcoming events and activities. • Support the planning and execution of employability activities aimed at preparing participants for the job market, which may include mock interviews, job fairs, and skill-building exercises. • Support the planning and execution of YDEEP Communications Plan; • Support partnership management: • Create and maintain stakeholders database; • Assist in partnership and communication with project partners and stakeholders; • Assist in development of project’s reports; • Support to the coordination of the Movers Programme in Indonesia: • Support the design and implementation of Movers Programme work plan in Indonesia; • Support in adapting and localizing Movers training curriculum for the Indonesian context; • Organise, promote and facilitate Movers Workshops for youth in Indonesia; • Manage, coordinate and track Movers Programme activities, volunteers and partners in Indonesia; • Work closely with the regional Movers Programme team; • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor, related to the youth projects of UNDP Indonesia (Youth Co:Lab, Springboard, YECAP, etc.) • Perform other duties/functions as assigned by Project management. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor. • 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.

Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNDP; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNDP procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently 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 UNDP in daily activities and behaviours 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 behaviour; 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 by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • 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 UNDP’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Required Education Level: Bachelor's degree

Required Experience: 3 years a) Education, qualifications, skills, experience, areas of expertise: • A Bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, such as international relations, economics, finance, development; or related fields; • Demonstrated interest in development cooperation, economics empowerment, partnership, or youth entrepreneurship; • Experience in program management, or a similar role, preferably in the context of educational or skilling initiatives. • Familiarity with e-learning platforms, content management systems, and other digital tools used in educational programs • Strong data management skills and eye for details is highly required; • Experience in working and liaison with government officials is strongly preferrable; • 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; • Flexible and open to learning and new experiences; • Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions; • Fluency in spoken and written English is required; • Previous experience as a volunteer or intern would be highly regarded;

The position will be based in the capital city, Jakarta, where basic living needs, including accommodation, banking facilities, medical facilities and telecommunications/internet services are readily available. All staple foods can be found in the markets. Many imported goods are available in Jakarta and other places throughout Indonesia. In Jakarta the most used means of transportation are taxi or local bus. Mobile phone is the most dependable tool to be in-touch with colleagues and friends. 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.