Youth engagement and mobilization coordinator

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.

This volunteering opportunity is supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Tunisia in the framework of the initiative launched in partnership with UNV in December 2023 to foster youth and disability inclusion through meaningful and impactful volunteering assignments with the United Nations between 2024 and 2026.

The UNV will support UNDP’s efforts to sustain and build on the results of its work in three Youth Centres in the South of Tunisia (Medenine, Tatouine and Gabes), including in Remada, Ben Guerdane and Metouia. For example, in Remada, following a series of training sessions and workshops in the areas of entrepreneurship, sustainable development, social cohesion, and interpersonal communication for the benefit of 360 young people, a group of 20 girls and boys are now responsible for the animation and management of 6 different clubs ranging from active citizenship to music, radio, photography, and sports. This assignment aims to sustain the results of this program designed to engage and empower the local youth actively with a focus on their involvement in managing the reimagined and redesigned Remada youth center, supported by UNDP and the Ministry of Youth. The Youth Centers in Metouia and Ben Guerdane have recently been renovated, equipped and inaugurated with animation of activities prioritized in consultation with the youth of these localities now underway, along with registration of youth members.

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Associate, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1. Community Outreach and youth mobilization: • Develop and maintain relationships with local communities and youth in Remada, Metouia and Ben Guerdane. • Train and accompany the core group of youth to organise and manage youth-related activities and events. • Forge partnerships with local school and college to mobilise students. • Help organise community events, workshops, and meetings to connect with young people at the three youth centres.

2. Program Development and event planning: • Identify initiatives that address the needs and interests of young individuals and promote UNDP goals. • Design and implement youth-focused programs and initiatives to encourage their participation and involvement. • Coordinate youth events planning and logistics.

3. Evaluation and Feedback: • Liaise continuously with UNDP team and support effective communication between UNDP team and managers at the youth centre. • Establish mechanisms for collecting feedback from young participants to continuously enhance programs and activities. • Evaluate the success of engagement initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for improvement. • Collect and help analyse data on youth engagement activities to assess impact and identify areas for improvement. • Prepare regular reports and update result indicators according to the second-generation youth centre model.

By performing these tasks, the Youth Engagement Coordinator plays a pivotal role in creating opportunities for young people to get involved, express their voices, and contribute to positive community development.

☒ 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 ☒ Leadership ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Working in Teams

in community engagement or related activities Skills and experience in:
• Community outreach and youth mobilization. • Developing and maintaining relationships with local communities and youth. • Strengthening and training youth groups for active participation in events. • Planning and executing community events, workshops, and meetings. • Creative design and implementation of youth-focused programs and activities including citizenship, art, sport, animation, etc. • Data analysis, monitoring and evaluation.

Les conditions de vie sont des plus appréciées en Tunisie et sont comparables à celles des pays de la rive Nord de la Méditerranée. Outre la douceur du climat et la variété des paysages, la Tunisie est dotée de toutes les structures et les commodités nécessaires pour y vivre confortablement.

La Tunisie bénéficie d'un climat méditerranéen dans la quasi-totalité du pays, sauf dans la partie sud où le climat est plus désertique. Le pays dispose de plusieurs atouts sur le plan gastronomique, les produits de terroir et est riche d’un patrimoine culinaire legs d’une longue histoire millénaire.

Le pays dispose d’un système de santé reconnu à travers des ressources humaines très qualifiées qui s’exportent dans les plus grands pays dans le Monde grâce à un système éducatif de haute qualité.

Le taux de criminalité est faible, mais il y a déjà eu des cas de vol. Il est permis de marcher seul.e pendant la journée, mais il est préférable d'être plus prudent.e la nuit. Les conseils en matière de sécurité sont systématiquement envoyés par le personnel de sécurité du DSS et du HCR.

La position est ouverte pour un travail en présentiel à zarzis où un bureau du PNUD est en place.