Youth Engagement Officer

Assist in developing and implementing youth engagement strategies

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UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund

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Banjul (Gambia)

Volunteering Communications & PR

Application deadline 1 year ago: Wednesday 2 Apr 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Assist in developing and implementing youth engagement strategies

You have:

Experience in supporting the development and implementation of youth engagement strategies.
Knowledge of children's rights, public policy, international development, or humanitarian issues.
Knowledge of child safeguarding and ethics of working with children and youth.
Experience working for an advocacy or campaigning organization e.g. NGO or international NGO.
Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, and reporting skills.
Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision and tight deadlines.
Affinity with or interest in UNICEF's work, volunteerism, and the UN system.

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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.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you effectively engaged youth in a project or initiative?	This question assesses your practical experience with youth engagement strategies.	Share specific examples and the impact of your engagement.
How would you ensure that youth voices are included and prioritized in issues affecting them?	The interviewer wants to know your approach to ensuring meaningful youth participation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to communicate effectively with youth populations?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you measure the success of a youth engagement campaign?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you believe are the key challenges in working with youth and how would you address them?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.