Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.
Under the direct supervision of the (P4) Education Manager, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
He/ She will provide professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process to support the education components of this multi-sectoral area of work. Particularly those related to skills development, empowerment and participation of young people. The Officer is responsible for preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to support UNICEF Sudan current programme. Moreover, he/she will coordinate with other stakeholders like UNHCR, International Labour Organization (ILO) and International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:
- Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant
UNV and external publications and take active part inUNV 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;
- Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
- 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.
Master degree or equivalent
Master degree in Anthropology, psychology, sociology, education or another relevant technical field.
120 Months
10 year of which at least two in social development planning and management in adolescent and youth development related areas is required. Experience working in a developing country is highly desirable.
Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.
Language: English is a must. Arabic is highly desirable
- English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
- Arabic(Optional), Level – Fluent
Other civil society or community development experience
No
Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Working in Teams
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Application deadline: 15 April 2021
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