Youth Outreach and Development Officer

Contract

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

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of Donor Relations and Project Support Officer (DRPSO), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Support the Jordan Field Office to develop a strategy and roadmap for meaningful youth engagement in the work of the United Nations, as this relates to the mandate of UNRWA in Jordan, with particular focus on the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development, including contributing to the Global Youth Partnership for the Sustainable Development Goals;
• Identify a range of youth organizations with whom UNRWA in Jordan can partner, to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects;
• Provide support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including conducting research, reviewing and analyzing emerging issues and trends and participating in evaluations or research activities and studies on specific youth development issues;

• Prepare briefings, concept notes, background materials, statements and talking points for the Director of the Jordan Field Office, or other senior staff, as may be required;

• Contribute to the organization of the annual ECOSOC Youth Forum, World Youth Skills Day, International Youth Day and other special events and activities aimed at engaging partners, and creating visibility and leveraging momentum with Member States on youth related issues. Providing overall support for events planning, management and coordination functions;

• Assist the Office in attending select meetings, the Interagency Network on Youth Development, or any of its sub-working groups;
• Contribute to liaising with UN Country Teams, relevant government institutions and other stakeholders;
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

Degree in social sciences, political science, public or business administration, law, communications, economics or related fields

Required experience:

24 Months

Experience remark:

Experience in relevant or related organizations and a track record in managing and implementing specialized programmes and work streams. Work experience in an international organization and/or with youth-related initiatives or programmes will be an advantage

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Arabic(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise:

Development programme management, Other communications related experience, Youth and sports

Area of expertise details:

Writing skills

Research skills

Communication design skills

Experience in undertaking research, and producing data analytics and infographics design is required. Strong presentation and communication design skills (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint ThinkCell); Strong knowledge of data management techniques

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

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

Application procedure:

Prerequisites

This assignment is funded by JICA, therefore only former Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JICA-JOCV) who could get recommendation by JICA-JOCV Secretariat are eligible to apply. Please check your application eligibility here: https://www.jica.go.jp/volunteer/obog/career_support/unv/index.html

This is a UN Volunteer assignment and eligible candidates must be 25 years of age or older.

Selection process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment, via competency-based interviews held via skype or telephone.

How to apply

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Application deadline: 20 September 2020