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UNV UNICEF Youth Advocate for Education in Sudan

Khartoum

  • Organization: UNV - United Nations Volunteers
  • Location: Khartoum
  • Grade: Volunteer - International Specialist - Internationally recruited Volunteer
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Youth
    • Education, Learning and Training
    • Children's rights (health and protection)
  • Closing Date: Closed

UN VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT SDNR000172--UNICEF Youth Advocate for Education 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 Sudan

Host Institute United Nations Children's Fund

Volunteer Category International Youth

Number of Volunteer 1

Duration 12 months

Expected Starting Date Immediate

Duty Station Khartoum [SDN]

Assignment Place Non-Family Duty station

Assignment Place Remark

Khartoum Sudan Duty station can change in the course of assignment. The volunteer may be required to work anywhere in the area of operations, including in remote locations.

Youth assignment are always without family.

Living Conditions

the volunteer will be based in Khartoum with travel to various field locations, i.e. Ad Damazine, El Fula, El Fasher. Darfur is the western-most region of Sudan. The region’s main towns are El Fasher, Nyala, and Geneina. The region has been in a state of humanitarian emergency since 2003. This environment requires a mature level of cultural awareness. The security situation within Darfur is unpredictable, though moderately calm in most areas. Risks to personnel are reduced by strict adherence to UN security guidelines, instructions and migrating measures. Crime rate, though not alarming, gives some cause for concern. It is mandatory for all personnel to receive a security briefing upon arrival. The cost of living in Darfur is relatedly reasonable. The markets and shops are generally stocked with local and common cereals, fruits and vegetables, meat, fish and other common food items. These markets are easily accessible. Local restaurants hardly serve well-known non-local recipes. Telecommunications are appreciably 12 Apr 2018 Page 1 of 5 reliable in Darfur. There are three main international telecommunications companies in Darfur which provide mobile phone, internet and other telecom services.

Kadugli is the capital of South Kordofan. It is located in the south-west of the state. Kadugli is a small city surrounded by the Nuba

Mountains. It is home to a diverse range of cultures and languages, although Arabic is the official language. Kadugli has three

climate seasons: winter, summer and autumn. Winter runs from November to January. Temperature s are warm temperate to cool

temperature. In summer, from February to April, temperature increases to 45 degree. Autumn, from May to October, is considered

the longest season in the area. Temperature usually drops to 20 degree and it rains. The security situation in Kadugli is

unpredictable, although last few months were calm. UN staff are required adherence to UN security guidelines, instructions and

mitigating measures. The average living cost in Kadguli is reasonable ad depends on individual life style. Markets open mainly from

8 am to 7 pm while the shops usually open early morning up to midnight. Fruits, vegetables, meat, fish and other common food

items are available. There is a limited number of restaurants and entertainment places. Telecommunication services from Zain,

Sudani and MTN are working well.

Assignment Details

Assignment Title UNICEF Youth Advocate for Education

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 4. Quality Education

UNV Focus Area Securing access to basic social services

Task description

Under the overall supervision of the Education Specialist the UN Youth Volunteer will:

Contribute to the Education programme through interventions that create opportunities for adolescents to voice their priorities,

promote education and provide recommendations to decision makers.

Develop education thematic briefs in support to the programmatic work of the Education section

Participate in advocacy activities designed to influence government and other stakeholders prioritize education

Draft communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish

partnership/alliances and support fund raising for education programs.

Participate in the promotion of innovative, cost effective and affordable models for improved learning achievement, with a

special focus on life-skills, innovation, and technology based adolescent focused programmes within the Sudan country.

Support drafting of regular/mandated sectoral program/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them

informed of program progress

Support during meetings, workshop, conferences including reporting/ note taking, and editing

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

12 Apr 2018 Page 2 of 5 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

The quality of learning and learning outcomes of the most vulnerable school-aged children and adolescents is improved.

Monitoring and Evaluation mechanisms of the education programmes are strengthened and well established / adopted at all

levels with constant attention to keep things simple and well aligned with the priorities of the government;

Advocacy action plan with focus on prioritization of Early Learning, learning outcomes and life skills for behaviour change and

HIV prevention

Under the leadership of the government, innovative cost effective models are piloted, documented, disseminated and scaled-

up, especially the new technology-based ‘Can’t Wait to Learn’ programme to be scaled in Sudan from 2018-2021.

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 Secondary education

Education - Additional Comments

University degree is not mandatory, but at least two years of experiences working as youth Volunteer in any capacity is necessary.

Required experience 24 months

Experience Remark

programme strategies, international development cooperation in the education sector, field of development and volunteerism,

Special Needs Education and/or Health/Nutrition/Hygiene Education in schools would be an added asset;

Up to 2 years of experience in the area of education or related field;

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;

12 Apr 2018 Page 3 of 5 Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions;

Fluency in spoken and written English language 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.

Language Skills

English (Mandatory) , Level - Fluent

Area of Expertise

Early childhood, compulsory and higher education Mandatory

Area of Expertise Requirement

Need Driving Licence No

Competencies & Values

Accountability

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Communication

Integrity

Planning and Organizing

Professionalism

Respect for Diversity

Working in Teams

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 .

For example, kindly enter the link Calculator

12 Apr 2018 Page 4 of 5 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

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 SDNR000172-2646

Application procedure

* 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

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

like to apply.

Eligible candidates must be between 18 and 24 years of age throughout the entire duration of their service.

Application deadline: 27 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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