Volunteer Opportunity as a Youth Engagement Officer in Iraq at UNV
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Applicant criteria
NationalityIraq
SpecialityBusiness , Media and Journalism, Political Science and International Relations
Skillsمهارات التواصل, مهارات العمل ضمن الفريق, القدرة على التكيف والمرونه
Age
- 27 - 60
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldMarketing, Business and Finance
Job locationIraq
Needed documentsApplication form
Deadline2023-11-08
Opportunity description
The United Nations Volunteers Program announces a volunteer opportunity in Iraq to work as a Youth Engagement Officer.
Duties & responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Manage, implement and coordinate all U-Report activities and campaigns.
- Producing interactive content and opinion polls, and coordinating survey content with UNICEF programs, government organizations, civil society organizations and UN agencies.
- Manage online and offline U-Report community activities in Iraq.
- Design and implement business plans; Develop communication plans; Liaising with different programs and departments.
- Commitment to the principles of children/youth participation in the development/implementation of all campaigns.
- Prepare and contribute to reports, including progress reports and final reports, and liaise with relevant teams, departments and partners for report content.
- Daily delivery of key results, reviewing action plans to ensure progress and addressing various obstacles and issues.
- Contribute to building the capabilities of partners in the field of youth engagement, through guidance, training and exchange of experiences.
- Participate in organizing program activities (gatherings, workshops, training courses, etc.) and support implementing partners when needed in youth-related activities.
- Attend meetings with the global U-Report and Learning Passport team and the regional T4D Business Analyst when necessary.
- Support the effective implementation and monitoring of the National Volunteering Program and Volunteering Platform, with a special focus on adolescent and youth participation, program implementation, monitoring, and documentation.
- Support UNICEF with the Youth Advisory Group (YPAG) to ensure their meaningful engagement across various UNICEF programs and divisions.
Eligibility criteria
You must have:
- Be between 27 and 80 years old.
- Be a citizen or legal resident of Iraq.
- 3 years of experience in social development planning and management in areas related to adolescent development.
- Work experience in a developing country.
- Relevant experience in a United Nations system agency or organization.
- A sound understanding of gender equality and gender issues in the field of international development and in Iraq.
- Experience implementing and monitoring field programs in low- and middle-income settings.
- High personal skills.
- Ability to work comprehensively and collaboratively with a diverse range of partners, including community members, faith-based and youth organizations and authorities at different levels.
- Familiarity with communication tools and methods for development.
- Experience developing case studies, documenting lessons learned, etc.
- Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment.
- Ability to work effectively within a multicultural team of international and local staff.
- Good general computer knowledge, including proficiency in various MS Office programs (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/Internet.
- Familiarity with database administration; and office technology equipment.
- Fluent in English and Arabic.
- You will be responsible for arranging your own accommodation and other living essentials.
- National UN Volunteers receive a living allowance to maintain a basic, fit and safe lifestyle. This allowance varies from location to location depending on the local cost of living, but all national UN Volunteers in the same location receive the same allowance.
- All National United Nations Volunteers are entitled to a monthly volunteer living allowance of US$1,952.49. The purpose of this allowance is to cover basic living costs for the national UN Volunteer and their family when needed.
- UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation to United Nations Volunteers with disabilities. Which may include, for example, accessible programs, travel assistance for missions, or personal companions.
- UNICEF encourages applicants to disclose their disability during their application in the event that they need a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process and later in their assignment.
About UN Volunteer:
International UN Volunteers promote peace and development in communities around the globe while upholding the ideals and aspirations of the United Nations. They come from 160 countries, representing many cultures and backgrounds, and bring various perspectives and approaches.
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