UNV UNICEF Youth Advocate for Technology Youth and Innovation in Congo

UN VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT COGR000043--UNICEF Youth Advocate for Technology, Youth and Innovation The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long- established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.

General Information

Country of Assignment Republic of Congo

Host Institute United Nations Children's Fund

Volunteer Category International Youth

Number of Volunteer 1

Duration 12 months

Expected Starting Date Immediate

Duty Station Brazzaville [COG]

Assignment Place Non-Family Duty station

Assignment Place Remark

Assignement is non Family

Living Conditions

A middle-income country, Congo is experiencing a particularly favorable development context with a stabilized macroeconomic framework because of the implementation of ambitious macroeconomic reforms. Economic growth averaged around 6% for over a decade. However, should the current decline in the price of a barrel of petroleum persists, it could hinder this dynamic. Note that the performance at the macro level is in contrast with the living conditions of the population which remains difficult. Unemployment, particularly among young people is high and the cost of living is quite high compared to other countries in the sub-region. Food imports account for most of the coverage needs of the population in major cities.

According to the latest evaluation of UNDSS, Congo has three security levels:

Level 4 in the Pool department

Level 2 in Brazzaville, and Pointe - Noire

Level 1 The rest of the territory

11 Apr 2018 Page 1 of 5 The UNV will be based in Brazzaville, the capital city. The city is quiet, everyday life in Brazzaville is safe and one can circulate freely. Most food and non-food commodities are available. Medical facilities are up to standard.

It can be difficult to find a suitable apartment with basic security conditions and water supply. The apartments must be approved by

the Department of Safety and Security in Brazzaville.

Assignment Details

Assignment Title UNICEF Youth Advocate for Technology, Youth and Innovation

Organizational Context & Project Description

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and

development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good

water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and

AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Sustainable Development Goals 1. No poverty

UNV Focus Area Youth

Task description

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 impact 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;

Build relationships with a wide range of Youth Organizations, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Civil Society

Organizations (CSOs) to support and/or participate in community-driven voluntary activities; reflect on the type and quality of

voluntary action that they are undertaking; raise awareness in communities that will increase knowledge of issues pertaining

to the UNV programme’s mandate and tis role in supporting the Mission mandate;

Encourage, mobilize and support co-workers and fellow UN Volunteers to better understand the connections between the

UNV programme’s engagement within the Mission and voluntary action;

Contribute articles/write-ups/stories on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press

releases, etc.;

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.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:- Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerismby

reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNVactivities (for instance in events that mark International

Volunteer Day)- Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms ofvolunteerism in the host country- Reflect on the type

and quality of voluntary action that they areundertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities- Contribute

articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNVpublications/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,

orencourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV OnlineVolunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/Expected Outputs

Strategic report and recommendations on keeping reports up to date for youth trends in technology & innovations;

Mapping report on youth technology landscape for governance produced;

Partnership and collaboration mapping report & engagement plan for key youth technology partners;

11 Apr 2018 Page 2 of 5 Digital safety programme, including social media and project executed;

New and innovative ways to use data and technology to include marginalized and stigmatized youth in development

challenges are designed and tested;

Lessons learned and best practices are shared with other UN Volunteers in the regional project.

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 development during the assignment, such as reporting on the

number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

• The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including

supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); • 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 dur-ing the assignment, such as reporting on the

number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Degree Level Master degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments

Demonstrated interest in and knowledge in the field of youth, ICT, development, public/private partnerships;

Up to 2 years of experience in the area of information technology is an advantage;

Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others;

Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills;

Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team;

Flexible and open to learning and new experiences;

Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions;

Fluency in spoken and written French and English languages is required;

Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be

highly regarded;

Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others);

UN Youth Advocates must be between 18 and 24 years for the whole duration of their assignment.

Required experience 24 months

Experience Remark

Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment; high degree of

autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work

independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality and

neutrality; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented.

Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations.

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.

Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and

maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working.

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,

11 Apr 2018 Page 3 of 5 counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;

Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and

self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

Language Skills

French (Mandatory) , Level - Fluent

AND - English (Mandatory) , Level - Fluent

Area of Expertise

Youth and sports Mandatory

Area of Expertise Requirement

Need Driving Licence No

Conditions of Service and other information

Condition of Service

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Conditions of Service:

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.

A UN Volunteer receives a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) per month and is paid at the end of each month to cover housing, utilities,

transportation, communications and other basic needs. The VLA can be computed by applying the Post-Adjustment Multiplier (PAM) to

the VLA base rate of (choose from the drop down menu the appropriate rate here): US$1,282. The VLA base rate is a global rate, while

the PAM is country-specific and fluctuates on a monthly basis according to the cost of living. This method ensures that international UN

Volunteers have comparable purchasing power at all duty stations irrespective of varying costs of living. The PAM is established by the

International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) and is published at the beginning of every month on the ICSC website http://icsc.un.org .

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In non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, international UN Volunteers receive a

Well-Being Differential (WBD) on a monthly basis.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are provided a settling-in-grant (SIG) at the start of the assignment (if the volunteer did not reside in the

duty station for at least 6 months prior to taking up the assignment) and also in the event of a permanent reassignment to another duty

station.

UNV provides life, health, permanent disability insurances as well as assignment travel, annual leave, full integration in the UN security

11 Apr 2018 Page 4 of 5 framework (including residential security reimbursements).

UN Volunteers are paid Daily Subsistence Allowance at the UN rate for official travels, flight tickets for the final repatriation travel (if

applicable). A resettlement allowance is paid for satisfactory service at the end of the assignment.

UNV will provide, together with the offer of assignment, a copy of the Conditions of Service, including Code of conduct, to the successful

candidate.

Application Code COGR000043-2640

Application procedure

UN Youth Volunteers must be aged between 18 and 24 years of age throughout the entire duration of their service.

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.

Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at

https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to

apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at

https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call for to which you would like to

apply.

Application deadline: 29 April 2018

Disclaimer

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are

committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.

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