Youth, Peace and SDGs Junior Officer

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.

Governance for sustainable development is one of the key priorities of UNDP DRC's CPD 2024. On June 11, 2021, UNDP and Sweden signed a multi-year partnership agreement to finance support for decentralization, local governance and development planning. On the one hand, the aim is to accelerate the process of territorial decentralization in all its dimensions (political, administrative and fiscal) in order to strengthen local governance, boost economic development at the grassroots level and improve the living conditions of the population. On the other hand, it is a question of supporting the central government, the provinces and the decentralized territorial entities (ETD) to build their own capacities for planning, programming, budgeting and monitoring-evaluation (PPBSE) of development based on the SDGs, with a view to accelerating the country's socio-economic development. The Program is considering the launch of a national initiative for youth to get involved in their respective communities to promote the SDGs. To this end, the program has set up a JERODD (Youth Reporters on the SDGs) initiative. The volunteer will have the task of supervising youth activities at the national level. He/she will essentially assist the program coordinator in training, supervising youth, organizing national SDO competitions, supervising youth in the formulation of their local initiative, etc. It will essentially involve

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

1. Assist the program coordinator in training, the coaching of youth
2. Organization of national competitions of the SDGs
3. Supervision of the youth in the formulation of their local initiative, etc.

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

(up to three years) or demonstrated interest in SDGs action, coaching.

Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

Security in the city of Kinshasa is stable and the city has all the facilities to lead a normal life. The cost of living is more or less high depending on the purchasing capacity. The host entity's support to the Volunteer includes, but is not limited to: - Preliminary briefings on the organization and work environment including security, emergency procedures, Good cultural practices and orientation to the local environment. - Administrative support upon arrival, including opening bank accounts, applying for residency permits and other formalities required by the host administrative support upon arrival, including opening bank accounts, applying for residency permits and other formalities required by the host government or entity. - Adequate orientation, mentoring and coaching by a supervisor, including the provision of a clear work plan and performance evaluation. - Access to office space, office equipment, computer support, and all other systems and tools required to achieve the objectives of the Access to office space, office equipment, computer support and all other systems and tools required to achieve the objectives of the assignment, including a host entity email address. - Access to institutional knowledge, training and learning programs of the host entity. - Inclusion of the volunteer in the security plan. Leave management. Daily subsistence allowances for official travel, if applicable.