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Job Title:    Youth and Innovation Programme Associate (Fresher UN Jobs)

Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Host Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Duty Station: Kampala, 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.

About Youth 4Development Programme:

UNDP is currently undertaking several initiatives designed to empower the youth of Uganda, with skilling, innovation and entrepreneurship serving as catalysts to enable UNDP’s broader development agenda in Uganda including the eradication of poverty, promotion of sustainable development, creation of opportunities for empowerment, and achievement of the 2030 Agenda and its central mission to leave no one behind.

Job Summary:  This assignment is part of UNDP’s Youth and Innovation programming initiatives including the Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Programme, Youth4 Development Programme, Youth4Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Project, and the Accelerator Lab.

Digitalization, Innovation and Smart Cities:

One of the fundamental enablers of UNDP’s country programme for Uganda (2021-2025), the Digitalization, Innovation and Smart Cities Programme will accelerate digital transformation by promoting digital literacy and skills development, providing catalytic support within priority public services, and ensuring evidence-based strengthening of the enabling environment for digital transformation.

Youth4Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Facility:

This is an innovative instrument developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited to promote impact-driven entrepreneurship, foster innovation, and leverage business solutions to address the youth unemployment challenge.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Growth Programme, Youth4 Development Programme, Youth4Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Project, and the Accelerator Lab Focal Point or the relevant designated mandated representative(s), the UNV will:

Support implementation

• Contribute to the implementation of UNDP’s youth initiatives, including work plan development and monitoring, with special focus on Youth4Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship programme implementation, monitoring and documentation.
• Support co-ordination with Inclusive and Sustainable Development Programme Lead and team, as well as the UNDP Accelerator Lab focal point and team in planning, deployment and monitoring of agreed upon youth solutions.
• Maintain a UNDP youth programing partners and grantee database, organizing regular calls and sharing of information with partners and grantees
• Contribute towards co-creating a quality assurance system that is consistently enhanced with inputs from diverse stakeholders especially the recommendations from the field when the innovations are deployed.
• Support the process of preparation of scalable proposals from solution partners.
• Support liaison activities with Y4BF partners to identify solutions with a focus on expanding the programme reach to more marginalized young people.

Knowledge Management

• Contribute to knowledge management by preparing briefing notes, meeting documentation, newsletter to help advance Y4BF work through regular communication and information sharing.
• Ensure accurate and timely dissemination of updates on on-going Y4BF initiatives within UNDP Country Office and with UNDP partners.
• Contribute to regional and global bulletins as requested.
• Support communication and partnership staff in the selection and dissemination of information on Y4BF to national, international, and local levels.

Documentation

• Support the process of preparation of Y4BF documents, notes, investment case, etc.
• Support preparation of programme and project status reports required for the section, Management, Government reviews, programme analysis, Annual Reports, etc.
• Support the planning and review of the Y4BF annual work plan and of other strategic and programme documents.
• Assist in drafting briefing notes, talking points, funding proposals, presentations and preparing donor reports.

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.

Key Results/ Expected Outputs:

• As an active UNDP team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly, and high-quality support rendered to UNDP and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:
• Contribute to effective implementation of UNDP’s youth initiatives (preparation of innovative Concept Notes, Work plans, and progress reports)
• Database of UNDP Youth grantees established and updated
• Regular engagement of UNDP Youth programing partners and grantees
• Monitoring Reports on Y4BF partners and grantees
• 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

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Procurement Assistant job should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Law, Development Studies, Entrepreneurship, or related field.
• Two years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in youth programming or other relevant programmes; experience in youth related projects/initiatives is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization.
• Area(s) of expertise: Business management, Development programmes
• Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
• Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required
• Age: 18 – 26 years

Competencies and values

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNDP; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNDP 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.
• Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNDP 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 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.
• 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.

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join the United Nations Volunteers UNV in this capacity should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 11^th November 2021

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