Youth inclusion associate

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

This UNV assignment is connected to the implementation of the UN Youth Strategy “Youth2030”. Over 60% of the population of Guatemala is below 30 years old, which means that youth engagement and empowerment is a cross-cutting issue in all UN interventions. RCO Guatemala supports these efforts, led by the interagency Youth Task Force headed by UNFPA. The UNV will act as youth inclusion associate, helping UNCT Guatemala to respond to the needs of the country’s youth.

Under the direct supervision of the Development Coordination Specialist (SARC), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Support the implementation of UN Youth Strategy “Youth2030” and the Youth Score-card; • Support to interagency Youth Task Force led by UNFPA, including the design of the 2023-2025 strategy and the 2023 annual action plan on youth; • Coordinate interactions and consultations with diverse youth; • Support research and development of communication materials on youth • Contribute to the inclusion of a youth perspective in inter-agency activities, including but not limited to the implementation of the Secretary General’s the Call to Action for Human Rights and of the United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRPD), and the preparation of project proposal for the Peacebuilding Fund's (PBF) Youth Promotion Initiative (YPI); • Contribute to the creation of content for development coordination (documents; briefing notes; graphic content; other). Identify sources of information and data; • Support the planning and execution of information and awareness-raising activities for diverse youth; • Participate in the organization of meetings and events convened by the RCO; • Perform other related duties as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Accountability
Creativity
Planning and Organizing
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity
Self-Management
Working in Teams

• At least 6 months of professional experience working with sustainable development, human rights, peace or humanitarian assistance is required. • Experience participating in, or working with, a youth movement or a youth CSO is an advantage. • The application of women, indigenous people, people with migration and/or forced displacement experience, and people with disabilities is encouraged.

Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala. It is categorized as a United Nations family duty station, hardship category A. To learn more about hardship category ratings, visit https://icsc.un.org/Home/DataMobility.

This location is classified as Cwb (Dry-winter subtropical highland climate) by Köppen and Geiger. Temperatures average 19.4 °C | 66.9 °F. Official language is Spanish and is spoken in Guatemala City. The two other official languages are Xinka and Garifuna. Over 40 percent of Guatemalans are indigenous.

Much of Guatemala City is safe during the day. The city is subdivided into zones, which resemble neighbourhoods or administrative districts in other countries. Zone 14, where the United Nations’ offices are located, is safe. Zone 10, where most businesses and hospitality industry are found, is also among the safe areas. It is not recommended to walk alone after dark as some areas or zones can get dangerous. Uber is widely used for transportation and the usual safety precautions apply. Most crime consists of theft of cell phone and laptops. It is advisable not to flaunt them in public.

Guatemala City offers banking, transportation, health, and communications services, which are easy to obtain. Credit cards are widely used and accepted. There are numerous shopping malls, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas. A large variety of accommodation options can be found. Road network is good both in terms of spread and quality. Traffic, however, can be overwhelming. It is advised to live near the UN Office in Zone 14.

The UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. Note that in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UNV would be expected to telecommute part-time. Telecommuting situation will be reassessed and revised in line with the national laws and policies as well as the United Nations staff rules and regulations.