UNDP Jobs – YouthConnekt Officer – United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Job Title: YouthConnekt Officer

Organisation: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Placement Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Duty Station: Mbale, Uganda

About US:

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well-supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board.

Job Summary: Under the technical supervision of the Commissioner, Youth and Children Affairs or his/her designated mandated representative(s) and the administrative supervision of the Team Leader for the Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Programme at UNDP Uganda. The UNV YouthConnekt Officer will: a) Linkages and Development of strategic documents

Support the formulation of a YouthConnekt – Uganda strategic plan
Draft workplans and support coordination of approaches to support the implementation of the YouthConnekt Uganda Chapter
Support Ministry in establishing and developing strong partnerships with relevant governmental and non-governmental organizations and relevant projects.
Draft monitoring schedules
Enhance collaboration at the national, regional, and global level b) Mobilize youth and support implementation
Prepare youth events and provide operational support,
Mobilize, organize and enhance participation of youth in development processes and including national and regional youth events
Promote decent employment by connecting young people to potential stakeholders, markets and employment opportunities through skills development, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
Promote rights, gender equality & equity and youth empowerment in the development process.
Support young entrepreneurs to get information on enterprise development and knowledge about funding.
Identify existing business incubators and support the formation of Alliance of Business Incubators in Uganda c) Knowledge Building and management
Support development of content for setting up a YouthConnekt – Uganda website
Draft progress reports highlighting the innovative ideas, interventions, and impact updates on the SDGs’ implementation etc.
Support development and sharing of information and knowledge products including lessons learnt. d) Undertake any other related tasks as may be needed or assigned by the Commissioner of Youth and Children Affairs and or Team Leader for the Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Programme at UNDP Uganda 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 shall 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:

An operational YouthConnekt Uganda Office
Fully functional youth entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate for the United Nations job must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in entrepreneurship development, business administration and other related fields.
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
At least five years of experience in national and/or international level engagement in youth programming or other relevant programmes.
Experience in youth related projects/initiatives is an asset
Experience working in government and the UN or other international development organizations.
Computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required
Age: 27 – 80 years

Competencies and values

Professionalism: Demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNDP and Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNDP and Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development 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, UNDP, and the Government of Uganda (Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development) 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.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 31^st August 2022