CONSULTANT VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Issued on: 19 February 2015
Issued on: 19 February 2015
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:UN-HABITAT
DUTY STATION:Nairobi
FUNCTIONAL TITLE:Establishment of a UN Global Youth Camp Centre in Turkey
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 United Nations is the world’s most prevalent international umbrella organization with a global purpose of promoting peace, security, harmony and welfare. In order to further this agenda, the UN must utilize the energy and power of global youth, which correspond to 16% of the global population.
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 consultant will assist in the development of UN-Habitat/Government of Turkey youth programme. A key component of this work will be the establishment of a UN Global Youth Camp Centre will further help by providing good examples and a meeting point as support mechanisms to the Network. Other components of the network will be the establishment of a model youth centre. The consultant will oversee the UN-HABITAT Global Youth Centres Network Project as well as have specific responsibility to develop the UN Global Youth Camp Centre.
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 United Nations is the world’s most prevalent international umbrella organization with a global purpose of promoting peace, security, harmony and welfare. In order to further this agenda, the UN must utilize the energy and power of global youth, which correspond to 16% of the global population.
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 consultant will assist in the development of UN-Habitat/Government of Turkey youth programme. A key component of this work will be the establishment of a UN Global Youth Camp Centre will further help by providing good examples and a meeting point as support mechanisms to the Network. Other components of the network will be the establishment of a model youth centre. The consultant will oversee the UN-HABITAT Global Youth Centres Network Project as well as have specific responsibility to develop the UN Global Youth Camp Centre.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Camp will provide a site in Istanbul and act as an international facilitator and promoter for youth work and to provide content and curricular support to youth centres,
To provide a site for youth, youth leaders, policymakers, public, private and non-governmental organizations to conduct work in the field of youth and to bring together faces of international youth work on a regular basis at the Camp Centre
he Camp will be a space 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,
The Camp will provide a site in Istanbul and act as an international facilitator and promoter for youth work and to provide content and curricular support to youth centres,
To provide a site for youth, youth leaders, policymakers, public, private and non-governmental organizations to conduct work in the field of youth and to bring together faces of international youth work on a regular basis at the Camp Centre
he Camp will be a space 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,
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSULTANT
In the context of the MOU signed between UN-Habitat and Ardahan University and with the coordination of the Unit leader of the Youth Unit, the consultant will facilitate the establishment of the UN-HABITAT Global Youth Centres Network Project and have as a responsibility the testaments of the Camp.
In the context of the MOU signed between UN-Habitat and Ardahan University and with the coordination of the Unit leader of the Youth Unit, the consultant will facilitate the establishment of the UN-HABITAT Global Youth Centres Network Project and have as a responsibility the testaments of the Camp.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Identify key national and international experts in the field of youth work and youth centres and utilize their inputs to the project.
Foster and undertake an in-depth and holistic research on Global Youth Centres’ Network to bring out the cost and benefits of doing the project.
Through engagement with main partners, including youth centres, develop and help inform the agenda and TOR for youth Centres’ Network;
Collaborate with Youth Centres and other stakeholders and facilitate negotiations for the establishment of the UNYCN.
Work with the team in providing an evidence basis, research and theoretical base for the Project.
Encourage the creation of links and the exchange of ideas and information among the Youth centres, academic community, the UN and Government policy makers, leading to a better understanding of the nature of urban youth-led development;
Take part in field work, workshops, conferences and seminars related to the area of the Project.
Identify key national and international experts in the field of youth work and youth centres and utilize their inputs to the project.
Foster and undertake an in-depth and holistic research on Global Youth Centres’ Network to bring out the cost and benefits of doing the project.
Through engagement with main partners, including youth centres, develop and help inform the agenda and TOR for youth Centres’ Network;
Collaborate with Youth Centres and other stakeholders and facilitate negotiations for the establishment of the UNYCN.
Work with the team in providing an evidence basis, research and theoretical base for the Project.
Encourage the creation of links and the exchange of ideas and information among the Youth centres, academic community, the UN and Government policy makers, leading to a better understanding of the nature of urban youth-led development;
Take part in field work, workshops, conferences and seminars related to the area of the Project.
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 in sociology, economics, law, gender and development, urban planning, social work, management and other social science or related field.
University degree in sociology, economics, law, gender and development, urban planning, social work, management and other social science or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in working with children and youth development and participation issues is required;
Capacity building, Advocacy, Partnerships and training in youth development and participation is desirable;
Solid understanding of multi-lateral system and UN diplomacy and partnerships.
A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in working with children and youth development and participation issues is required;
Capacity building, Advocacy, Partnerships and training in youth development and participation is desirable;
Solid understanding of multi-lateral system and UN diplomacy and partnerships.
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.
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.
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 Dvaid
UN-HABITAT
P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: Joyce.David@Unhabitat.org
Ms. Joyce Dvaid
UN-HABITAT
P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: Joyce.David@Unhabitat.org
Deadline for applications: 27 February 2015
UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org
