Youth Engagement and Events 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.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of under the supervision of the Programme Manager or her/his designated representative, the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Supporting Programme Coordination

• Conduct background research on policies, strategies and priorities related to social entrepreneurship, innovation, youth development, greening and climate resilience in the region.
• Draft background notes, briefing materials and speeches, as required.
• Manage the data and information on the programme, track the key data points and deliverables.
• Create the drafts of regular reporting to both the management at Dakar Regional Hub as well as to the partners.
• Collect information and build a network of youth empowerment focal points from youth organizations, governments, UN agencies, private sector, regional bodies, etc.
• Support the organization of project events, missions, retreats and other activities at regional and national levels.

Supporting Partnerships

• Manage and maintain the database of potential partners for planned events and follow-up support
• Support in delivering the partnership strategy.
• Identify local partner(s) in the field of social entrepreneurship, social innovation and youth-development.
• Manage all logistics related to the various partners – potential and existing.
• Manage any volunteers and vendors for the purpose of marketing, design, comms, etc.
• Prepare fundraising collaterals and communication materials.

Event Management

• Support with event operations including invitations, registrations, speaker preparations, venue / platform management, feedback and more.
• Provide and coordinate project related administrative and on-site logistics support.
• Act as focal point for speakers, participants and partners.
• Prepare draft outreach/communication materials (PPTs, brochures).
• Drafting of reports on held events – ensuring effective events documentation.

Research and thought leadership

• Conduct periodic secondary and primary research to understand the evolution of the youth social empowerment ecosystem.
• Identify and articulate patterns and trends, nationally and regionally.
• Support in building the thought leadership positioning for UNDP’s Youth Offer in the Sahel and West and Central Africa in general.
• Support in creating long-form research pieces and content based on the know-how collected.

Supporting other marketing and communications efforts

• Support with ideation as well as execution of the social media and content strategy.
• Offer extended support to the UNDP Dakar Hub for any specific tasks on research writing and communications.
• Create draft reports of the marketing and communication to share internally and externally with stakeholders.

Educational additional comments

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Public Policy, Public Administration, Data Management, Communications, Event Management and related areas
• Master´s Degree in the above would be an added asset, but not required.

Experience remark

• At least 3 years of experience in youth/community mobilization, events management, communications and social media, youth engagement, project management and related work in international and/or national NGOs, public and private organizations in development and/or humanitarian contexts.
• Experience in same areas with UNDP in similar capacity is an asset.
• Advanced computer skills: MS Offices applications including ability to create excel databases and produce graphs, Presentation and Graphic Design, Digital Media, Web based management information systems, email/internet.
• 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.
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision and with tight deadlines.
• Have affinity with or interest in youth empowerment, digital transformation, gender equality and women empowerment (GEWE), volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Language skills

• French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise details

• Supporting Programme Coordination
• Supporting Partnerships
• Event Management
• Research and thought leadership
• Supporting other marketing and communications efforts

Competencies values

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams

Application procedure

• Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Senegal and legal residents in Senegal with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Don’t forget to tick the yes box for: “I am interested in serving as a volunteer in my own country.” Application deadline: 25-07-2021