Youth Programme Officer at - Nairobi, Kenya - United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Description

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.

UNFPA expands the possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives

Task description
Under the direct supervision of the ASRH& Youth Specialist, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Familiarize self with UNFPA programme activities particularly around AYSRH including the AYSRH social and policy environment, through interaction with colleagues and reading relevant documents.

Support documentation and knowledge sharing on current and emerging trends in ASRH/HIV&AIDS by analysing programmes, projects, strategies, approaches and best practices.

Assist in preparation of AYSRH related programme and policy documents including concept notes, reports, policies, guidelines, speeches, position papers and policy briefs

Support implementing partners in preparation of annual work plans to ensure timely submission of work-plans and budgets, reports and other relevant documents and effective implementation of the project activities.

Support advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the Country Office
Participate in various technical working groups relating to adolescent/youth Sexual and reproductive health
Make preparatory arrangements for programme related seminars/workshops and meetings, including monitoring activities.

Support the strengthening of UNFPA youth networks including the development of a practical framework for strengthening meaningful youth participation internally and in national processes.

Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Eligibility criteria
Age

Additional eligibility criteria

This assignment is funded by the Government of Kazakhstan, therefore only citizens of Kazakhstan are eligible to apply.
Proficiency in English is required for all assignments.

Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

1 years of experience in in Adolescent/Youth Reproductive Health programmes/project management/Youth Empowerment/Public Policy development and analysis and research and advocacy in the public or private sector
Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems

Area(s) of expertise

Development programmes, Health, Communication

Languages


English, Level:
Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Social/behavioural Sciences, Medicine, Public Health or Public Policy.

Competencies and values

Accountability
Adaptability and Flexibility
Commitment and Motivation
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Communication
Creativity
Empowering Others
Ethics and Values
Integrity
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity
Self-Management
Working in Teams