CONSULTANT VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTIssued on: 19 February 2015
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:UN-HABITAT
DUTY STATION:Nairobi.
FUNCTIONAL TITLE:Establishment of a Model Global Youth Centre.
DURATION:1 Month.
CLOSING DATE:27 February 2015
BACKGROUND
Since Habitat II, UN-Habitat has been committed to promoting the participation of young people as partners in implementing the Habitat Agenda and the achievement of the MDGs. At the 20th Governing Council in 2005, the Strategy for Enhanced Engagement with Youth was adopted and has provided a framework for designing and implementing a Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP) through subsequent years. Through the support from the Government of Norway and the institutional commitment of UN-HABITAT, a number of member states have expressed interest and continued support for the youth program.
The UN conducts many different youth activities through its various entities such as the UN Youth Volunteers Program and their youth projects, the Youth Fund System to support youth, the Urban Youth Research Network and The One Stop Youth Information and Resource Centres by UN-HABITAT, Youth Leadership Camps organized by the United Nations Office on Sport for Peace and Development, the United Nations Inter-Agency Network on Youth Development and the United Nations Youth Delegates Programme. Although successful, these youth activities have limited results when it comes to conveying the UN mission to youth around the world, due to a lack of a network which unites all different youth activities under a holistic entity.
The focus of the contractor will be to assist in the establishment of a UN Office on Global Youth Centres Network (UNYCN), which will act as a network, research centre and reference point which develops international norms and standards and strives to incorporate the concepts of “Peace, Security, Justice, Development, Human Rights, Empathy and Tolerance” in a more systematic and thematic manner in youth work around the world.
Since Habitat II, UN-Habitat has been committed to promoting the participation of young people as partners in implementing the Habitat Agenda and the achievement of the MDGs. At the 20th Governing Council in 2005, the Strategy for Enhanced Engagement with Youth was adopted and has provided a framework for designing and implementing a Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP) through subsequent years. Through the support from the Government of Norway and the institutional commitment of UN-HABITAT, a number of member states have expressed interest and continued support for the youth program.
The UN conducts many different youth activities through its various entities such as the UN Youth Volunteers Program and their youth projects, the Youth Fund System to support youth, the Urban Youth Research Network and The One Stop Youth Information and Resource Centres by UN-HABITAT, Youth Leadership Camps organized by the United Nations Office on Sport for Peace and Development, the United Nations Inter-Agency Network on Youth Development and the United Nations Youth Delegates Programme. Although successful, these youth activities have limited results when it comes to conveying the UN mission to youth around the world, due to a lack of a network which unites all different youth activities under a holistic entity.
The focus of the contractor will be to assist in the establishment of a UN Office on Global Youth Centres Network (UNYCN), which will act as a network, research centre and reference point which develops international norms and standards and strives to incorporate the concepts of “Peace, Security, Justice, Development, Human Rights, Empathy and Tolerance” in a more systematic and thematic manner in youth work around the world.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To establish a Model Global Youth Centre
The establishment a network of youth centres and linking of youth work to create a global synergy in this sector,
To act as an international facilitator and promoter for youth work and to provide content and curricular support to youth centres,
To bring together youth work and the UN’s vision and philosophy through the formulation of a standardization and accreditation system that will serve the UN’s interest,
To bring forward local characteristics of youth work around the world to the global scene of youth work, to support intercultural exchanges through the youth centres network, and support threatened local values (local dances, cultures, local music and languages) by supporting their representation in youth groups,
To support networks in segments such as international young leaders, young entrepreneurs, young volunteers and young journalists and to support and strengthen the ties between UN entities related to this area, to encourage higher quality of these ties and create international support mechanisms,
To form a network between youth, youth leaders, policymakers, public, private and non-governmental organizations who and which conduct work in the field of youth and to bring together faces of international youth work on a regular basis at the proposed UN Youth Camp Centre,
To act as a model for worldwide youth centres, camps and youth work, and encourage setting sail to new horizons in youth work by supporting innovation,
To create an online learning environment by providing online support systems to the networks formed between youth centres and in youth work.
To establish a Model Global Youth Centre
The establishment a network of youth centres and linking of youth work to create a global synergy in this sector,
To act as an international facilitator and promoter for youth work and to provide content and curricular support to youth centres,
To bring together youth work and the UN’s vision and philosophy through the formulation of a standardization and accreditation system that will serve the UN’s interest,
To bring forward local characteristics of youth work around the world to the global scene of youth work, to support intercultural exchanges through the youth centres network, and support threatened local values (local dances, cultures, local music and languages) by supporting their representation in youth groups,
To support networks in segments such as international young leaders, young entrepreneurs, young volunteers and young journalists and to support and strengthen the ties between UN entities related to this area, to encourage higher quality of these ties and create international support mechanisms,
To form a network between youth, youth leaders, policymakers, public, private and non-governmental organizations who and which conduct work in the field of youth and to bring together faces of international youth work on a regular basis at the proposed UN Youth Camp Centre,
To act as a model for worldwide youth centres, camps and youth work, and encourage setting sail to new horizons in youth work by supporting innovation,
To create an online learning environment by providing online support systems to the networks formed between youth centres and in youth work.
COMPETENCIES
Research and synthesis
Proven ability to research and synthesize complex ideas and various sources of information into a coherent and audience appropriate text.
Research and synthesis
Proven ability to research and synthesize complex ideas and various sources of information into a coherent and audience appropriate text.
Written Communication
Excellent drafting ability and communication skills, both oral and written; ability to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to key decisions and positions to donors, staff, senior officials and members of intergovernmental bodies; Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Excellent drafting ability and communication skills, both oral and written; ability to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to key decisions and positions to donors, staff, senior officials and members of intergovernmental bodies; Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Professionalism
Knowledge and understanding of child and youth development and youth engagement, standards and practice, with particular emphasis on youth mainstreaming in technical cooperation, land and housing, water and sanitation, youth and local governance; knowledge of the work of the United Nations related to child and youth mainstreaming and child/youth-led development.
Knowledge and understanding of child and youth development and youth engagement, standards and practice, with particular emphasis on youth mainstreaming in technical cooperation, land and housing, water and sanitation, youth and local governance; knowledge of the work of the United Nations related to child and youth mainstreaming and child/youth-led development.
Planning and Organizing
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.
Leadership
Proven track record of excellent management and technical leadership skills and ability to delegate appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Demonstrated flexibility in leadership by performing and/or overseeing change initiatives, including the analysis of complex human resources, budgetary, financial or administrative management policy and programmatic issues. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and take responsibility for incorporating gender and inclusion perspectives into substantive work; commitment to the goal of achieving gender balance in staffing
Proven track record of excellent management and technical leadership skills and ability to delegate appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Demonstrated flexibility in leadership by performing and/or overseeing change initiatives, including the analysis of complex human resources, budgetary, financial or administrative management policy and programmatic issues. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and take responsibility for incorporating gender and inclusion perspectives into substantive work; commitment to the goal of achieving gender balance in staffing
EDUCATION
University degree (Undergraduate or post graduate) in sociology, politics, economics, law, gender and development, urban planning, management and other social science or related field.
University degree (Undergraduate or post graduate) in sociology, politics, economics, law, gender and development, urban planning, management and other social science or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
3 years of progressively responsible experience in working with youth development and participation issues. Capacity building, Advocacy, Partnerships and training in youth development and participation is desirable.
3 years of progressively responsible experience in working with youth development and participation issues. Capacity building, Advocacy, Partnerships and training in youth development and participation is desirable.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
OTHER SKILLS
REMUNERATION
Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as per agreement.
Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as per agreement.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications should include:
• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
• CV in the PHP format, accessible through the INSPIRA website (inspira.un.org) Please note, if using INSPIRA for the first time, you need to register in order to activate your account, which will allow you to log in and create a personal History Profile.
• The PHP should be attached to the application as a PDF file.
• Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information:
• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
• CV in the PHP format, accessible through the INSPIRA website (inspira.un.org) Please note, if using INSPIRA for the first time, you need to register in order to activate your account, which will allow you to log in and create a personal History Profile.
• The PHP should be attached to the application as a PDF file.
• Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information:
- Educational Background (incl. dates)
- Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)
- Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)
- Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments
- Expectations regarding remuneration
• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
Please also be advised that since April 15th 2010, applicants for consultancies must be part of the
UN-HABITAT e-Roster in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the e-Roster
through the following link: http://e-roster.unhabitat.org
UN-HABITAT e-Roster in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the e-Roster
through the following link: http://e-roster.unhabitat.org
All applications should be submitted to:
Ms. Joyce David.
UN-HABITAT
P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: Joyce.David@unhabitat.org
Ms. Joyce David.
UN-HABITAT
P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: Joyce.David@unhabitat.org
Deadline for applications: 27 February 2015.
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