YouthConnekt Officer – UN Volunteers job at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

YouthConnekt Officer – UN Volunteers job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2022 - 2023

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: 01 September 2022

Hiring Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Job Details:

YouthConnekt Officer – UN Volunteers

Task description
Under the technical supervision of the Commissioner, Youth and Children Affairs or his/her designated mandated representative(s) and the administrative supervision of the Team Leader for the Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Programme at UNDP Uganda. The UNV YouthConnekt Officer will: a) Linkages and Development of strategic documents
• Support the formulation of a YouthConnekt – Uganda strategic plan
• Draft workplans and support coordination of approaches to support the implementation of the YouthConnekt Uganda Chapter
• Support Ministry in establishing and developing strong partnerships with relevant governmental and non-governmental organizations and relevant projects.
• Draft monitoring schedules
• Enhance collaboration at the national, regional, and global level b) Mobilize youth and support implementation
• Prepare youth events and provide operational support,
• Mobilize, organize and enhance participation of youth in development processes and including national and regional youth events
• Promote decent employment by connecting young people to potential stakeholders, markets and employment opportunities through skills development, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
• Promote rights, gender equality & equity and youth empowerment in the development process.
• Assist young entrepreneurs to get information on enterprise development and knowledge about funding.
• Identify existing business incubators and support the formation of Alliance of Business Incubators in Uganda c) Knowledge Building and management
• Support development of content for setting up a YouthConnekt – Uganda website
• Draft progress reports highlighting the innovative ideas, interventions, and impact updates on the SDGs’ implementation etc.
• Support development and sharing of information and knowledge products including lessons learnt. d) Undertake any other related tasks as may be needed or assigned by the Commissioner of Youth and Children Affairs and or Team Leader for the Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Programme at UNDP Uganda 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 shall 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:
• An operational YouthConnekt Uganda Office
• Fully functional youth entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem

Eligibility criteria
Age
27 – 80

Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements
Required experience
5 years of experience in national and/or international level engagement in youth programming or other relevant programmes. Experience in youth related projects/initiatives is an asset Experience working in government and the UN or other international development organizations. Computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.

Area(s) of expertise
Administration, Development programmes, Business management

Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in entrepreneurship development, business administration and other related fields.