YPS Project Associate

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.

UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.

This UNV assignment is part of UNFPA Tunisia Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) project under the Youth Programme. It is implemented in Tunisia in partnership with the National Youth Observatory (Ministry of Youth and Sports) and aims at operationalizing the United Nations Security Resolutions (UNSCR) 2250, 2419 and 2535 by elaborating a national YPS strategy and action plan for the period 2022-2025.

UN Volunteers should be provided equal duty of care as extended to all host entity personnel. Host entity support to the UN Volunteer includes, but is not limited to:

• Introductory briefings about the organisation and office-related context including security, emergency procedures, good cultural practice and orientation to the local environment; • Support with arrival administration including setting-up of bank accounts, residence permit applications and completion of other official processes as required by the host government or host entity; • Structured guidance, mentoring and coaching by a supervisor including a clear workplan and performance appraisal; • Access to office space, equipment, IT support and any other systems and tools required to complete the objectives of the assignment including a host entity email address; • Access to shared host entity corporate knowledge, training and learning; • Inclusion of the volunteer in emergency procedures such as evacuations; • Leave management; • DSA for official travel, when applicable; • All changes in the Description of Assignment occurring between recruitment and arrival or during the assignment need to be formalized with the United Nations Volunteer Programme.

Under the direct supervision of the Youth Programme Analyst, the National UN Youth Volunteer will:

• Support the programmatic and financial monitoring of the activities under the project; • Participate in all the meetings with stakeholders involved in the project; • Support the organization (logistics and content) of all conferences/meetings/workshops under the project; • Assists recruited consultants in their activities including writing activity reports; • Contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities of the project; • Ensure a good communication around the activities of the project in collaboration with the Communication Analyst; • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/Expected Outputs:

• Programmatic and financial monitoring of the project is supported; • Logistical support is provided according to UNFPA standards and procedures; • Reports are developed according to standards and norms, integrating all relevant information; • Minutes/reports of workshops/meetings and briefing notes are prepared; • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment; • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNFPA; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNFPA procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNFPA in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNFPA’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values

• Education/training in social and human sciences, political and legal sciences, management or any other relevant field; • Demonstrated interest and/or experience (2 years) in Youth, Peace and Security and on Youth Participation area required; • Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others; • Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills; • Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team; • Flexible and open to learning and new experiences; • Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions; • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; • Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others).

Géographie et climat : La Tunisie est le plus petit pays de la côte nord-africaine, avec une popula-tion d'un peu plus de 10 millions d'habitant.e.s, dont environ 60% vivant en milieu urbain et a l'un des niveaux de vie les plus élevés du continent. Tunis est la capitale du pays et la plus grande ville (environ deux millions d'habitant.e.s dans et autour de la ville proprement dite). Le pays étant relativement petit, toutes les destinations à l'intérieur de la Tunisie peuvent être accessibles en une journée de voiture. La Tunisie a des frontières avec la Libye (sud-est) et l'Algérie (ouest).

La Tunisie a un climat méditerranéen. Le long des côtes du nord de la Tunisie, les étés sont chauds et secs, et les hivers sont chauds et pluvieux. Dans le nord-ouest, il y a parfois des chutes de neige dans les montagnes. Dans le sud de la Tunisie, il fait plus chaud et plus sec. Le sud de la Tunisie, où commence le Sahara, est semi-désertique. Dans certaines parties, il y a des oasis avec des palmiers géants et de petits jardins maraîchers.

La religion : Environ 99 % de la population est de confession musulmane, en particulier de l'islam sunnite, qui est la religion principale et d'État. La Tunisie compte également une petite population chrétienne, composée de catholiques romain.e.s, de membres de l'Église orthodoxe grecque et de protestant.e.s français.e.s et anglais.e.s. Par ailleurs, une petite population de Juif.ve.s séfa-rades réside également dans le pays.

Économie : Le pays ne dispose pas de vastes stocks d'hydrocarbures comme ses voisins, l'Algé-rie et la Libye, mais il a prospéré grâce à des politiques gouvernementales de longue date visant à développer l'industrie, le tourisme et l'agriculture. En même temps, les programmes sociaux limitent la croissance démographique, assurent un niveau d'éducation élevé et un niveau de vie relativement décent pour tous/toutes. Les produits agricoles et miniers, qui génèrent plus de 11 milliards de dollars par an, représentent le pourcentage le plus important des exportations tuni-siennes. Les principaux partenaires d'exportation de la Tunisie sont la France et l'Italie. La Tunisie est membre du Fonds arabe de développement économique et social (FADES), du Fonds moné-taire arabe et de l'Union du Maghreb arabe (UMA).

Transport en commun : En plus des services de taxis privés, l'Etat dispose d'un système de transport public fiable et économique.

Sûreté et sécurité : Le taux de criminalité est faible, mais il y a déjà eu des cas de vol. Il est per-mis de marcher seul.e pendant la journée, mais il est préférable d'être plus prudent.e la nuit. La Tunisie traverse encore une période critique de transition démocratique et sociale. Le débat poli-tique animé s'est parfois transformé en une confrontation localisée entre les opposant.e.s idéolo-giques. Bien que ces tensions ne soient pas liées aux étranger.e.s, il est néanmoins important de se tenir au courant de la situation politique. Par conséquent, les conseils en matière de sécurité sont systématiquement envoyés par le personnel de sécurité du DSS et du HCR. Depuis 2015, il n'y a pas eu d'attentats terroristes en Tunisie.