Job Title: Economic Opportunity (Jobs, Entrepreneurship
& Apprenticeship) Officer
Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Host entity: UNICEF
Assignment country: India
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
Sustainable Development Goal: 8. Decent work and economic
growth
Volunteer category: National UN Youth Volunteer
Type: Onsite
Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: New Delhi
Details
Mission and objectives
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights
of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs,
in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most
disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to
children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have
an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without
discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal
chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural
dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that
investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most
disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children
the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth
and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It
accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which
is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights
of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
Context
In recent years, UNICEF’s work to support the unique needs
of young people has gained momentum, as the challenges facing them have come
more sharply into view. UNICEF is committed to deliver for all children and
young people through its overall impact goal of ‘realizing the rights of every
child, especially the most disadvantaged. Building on the current work with,
and for, adolescents, in line with the United Nations Youth Strategy, UNICEF is
developing a new global partnership, Generation Unlimited (GenU), which is
dedicated to expanding opportunities for young people from ages 10 to 24 years.
Maximizing the potential of the United Nations system, Governments, Civil
Society Organizations and the private sector, and young people themselves, GenU
is focused on finding new ways to ensure that every young person is in school,
undergoing formal or informal learning or training, or is employed by 2030. The
focus will be on reaching those in the greatest danger of being left behind:
including girls, the poor, young people with disabilities or on the move, or
affected by conflict and natural disasters. The India version of GenU has been
named YuWaah. It signifies catalytic partnerships to unleash the potential of
adolescents and young people. YuWaah has been designed to allow co-creation of
solutions that are relevant and scalable for ensuring that young people in
India have opportunity and choices for learning; have avenues and spaces for
functional and vocational training, and can choose between employment and
entrepreneurship which are accessible locally. Out of the three thematic
pillars under GenU/YuWaah, Pillar 1 involves aspirational economic
opportunities for young people. This pillar specifically involves: • Building
hyper-local job connects • Promoting apprenticeships • Enabling ecosystem for
youth entrepreneurship. The UN Volunteer will be placed with UNICEF in Delhi.
The UNV will support GenU/Yuwaah related planning, communication with key partners
(including the Government of India, other UN agencies, private sector
representatives and young people) and knowledge management. Furthermore, she/he
will provide support to initiatives under the thematic area of “Economic
opportunity for young people – jobs, apprenticeship and entrepreneurship”.
She/he will have interaction and coordination with NGOs, Government, private
sector, young people, solutions partners and UNICEF state offices.
Task description
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of GenU, Youth
Development Partnerships and direct supervision of Lead, Economic Opportunities
(Jobs & Entrepreneurship) of the YuWaah Secretariat and secondary reporting
to Chief Operating Officer, YuWaah the Economic Opportunity Officer will
undertake the following tasks: I) Assist work related to building hyper local
job connects, apprenticeship and youth entrepreneurship • Provide support on
planning, implementation and monitoring of Yuwaah Pillar 1 activities • Support
in identification and finalisation of the innovative, scalable solutions
related to the thematic area • Design a system for managing recommendations,
suggestions and challenges from the field and partners. • Liaise with
GenU/Yuwaah partners to identify and mobilize technical expertise • Support the
preparation of scalable proposals from solution partners • Create and maintain
an active network of Delhi & state office colleagues and partners through
regular interactions (calls and meetings) • Support in regular project tracking
as per the signed agreements to generate evidence on partner contributions •
Develop a matrix to aggregate field results as contributing to GenU/Yuwaah
goals. II) Knowledge Management • Contribute to development and dissemination
of newsletters, documentation of meetings • Develop/collect case studies and
human-interest stories from partners • Prepare status updates on pillar 1
activities • Contribute to regional and global bulletins as requested. III)
Report and proposal writing • Support in preparing programme and project status
reports • Contribute to the planning and review of the GenU/Yuwaah annual work
plans and other strategic and programme documents • Assist in drafting briefing
notes, talking points, funding proposals, presentations and donor reports. •
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: As an active team
member, provide efficient, timely, responsive and high-quality support rendered
to UNICEF and its partners including young people in the accomplishment of
her/his functions, including: • Innovative and scalable solutions available for
investments and scale-up under pillar 1 thematic area • Improved monitoring
systems and advocacy for GenU/Yuwaah pillar 1 thematic area: Robust database on
relevant indicators around pillar 1, recommendations and challenges in
implementing programmes available • Data, case studies and human-interest
stories available to promote evidence-based best practices in the area of hyper
local job connects • Evidence available to influence policy to strengthen area
of hyper local job connects, apprenticeship and youth entrepreneurship •
Enhanced participation of UNICEF State offices, UN agencies, private sector,
CSOs, solution partner organizations and young people regularly in GenU/Yuwaah
initiatives on area of hyper local job connects, apprenticeship and
entrepreneurship for young people • Best practices in area of hyper local job
connects, apprenticeship and entrepreneurship integrated into annual work
plans, reports, fundraising proposals, monitoring and evaluation • 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.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 - 26
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the
country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
2 years of experience in programme/project planning and
implementation, with a particular emphasis on job connects, livelihood
enhancement at national and / or international levels. Practical experience in
research is preferred. • Developing country work and/or field experience an
asset • Experience working/researching about entrepreneurship ecosystem in the
country is an added asset. • Proven ability to conceptualize, plan, develop,
implement, monitor evaluate and report on programmes in the areas indicated
above, and to transfer knowledge and skills. • Ability to develop partnerships
and to network in the identified thematic areas • Knowledge of the latest
developments and technology in related fields. • Analytical, negotiating,
communication and advocacy skills, excellent writing skills. • Excellent oral
and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; •
Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent
interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work
inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots
community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at
different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for
development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a
challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of
international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy,
including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and
email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology
equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability
to work with tight deadlines.
Area(s) of expertise
Development programmes, Social work
Driving license
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Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required Hindi, Level: Fluent,
Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in social science or relevant
field. Current knowledge of labour/job market/job portals, apprenticeship
scheme and entrepreneurship ecosystem in the country
Competencies and values
• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations
relevant to UNICEF; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or
transferrable to UNICEF 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; under established
procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and
confidentially; responsive and clientoriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the
values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF 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, mixedgender 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 UNICEF’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
New Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region is a
large and bustling metropolis of some 14 million people undergoing rapid
changes. The capital city is an administrative, cultural and commercial center
with modern amenities and well connected by air. It is a safe place with large
expatriate community drawn from embassies, UN agencies, MNCs and foreign
businesses. It has short moderate winter and long hot summer. As this is a
national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for
arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based
in New Delhi. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.
National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to
the prevailing culture and traditions. The contract lasts for the period
indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of
funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is
no expectation of renewal of the assignment. The applicable Volunteer Living
Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of
living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included
(health insurance for up to 3 dependents - except for UN Community Volunteers),
as well as final repatriation (if applicable). You can check full entitlements
at https://app.unv.org/calculator. For information specific to this assignment,
please see below: • Monthly Voluntary Living Allowance (VLA): INR 40,483 •
Entry lump sum (one time payment) : USD 400 (equivalent in INR) • Travel ticket
when moving to duty station (if applicable): USD 200 (equivalent in INR) • Exit
allowance: 1 VLA/12 months • Medical and life insurance Cigna Private Insurance
Leave entitlements: • Annual leave : 2.5 days accrued per calendar month •
Certified sick leave: 30 days • Uncertified sick leave: 7 days • Learning
leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months • Maternity leave: 16 weeks •
Paternity leaves: 10 days In addition to duty station specific vaccine
requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated
status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization
(WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment.
It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected
to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly
interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions
for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts. UNICEF offers reasonable
accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for
example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal
attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your
application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment
process and afterwards in your assignment.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme
that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to
achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part
of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to
combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights
and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender
identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability,
pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Reasonable accommodation
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers
with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel
assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose
your disability during your application in case you need reasonable
accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
In addition to duty station-specific vaccine requirements,
appointments are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against
SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine,
which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN
Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit
UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with
communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF
for the duration of their contracts.
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