CONSULTANCY: Youth Coordinator Manila, Mandaluyong City, Philippines

Organization: UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund

Country: Philippines

Field location: Mandaluyong City

Office: UNFPA in Mandaluyong City

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Job Identification : 5789

Locations : Mandaluyong City, Philippines

Posting Date : 09/08/2022, 05:42 AM

Apply Before : 09/21/2022, 09:30 AM

Job Schedule : Full time

Vacancy Type : Individual Consultancy

Rotational/Non Rotational : Non-Rotational

Contract Duration : 6 months

Education and Work Experience : Master's Degree - 2 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 4 year(s) experience

Required Languages : Fluency in English and Filipino

Vacancy Timeline : 2 Weeks

Job Category : Adolescent & Youth

Job Description

TERMS OF REFERENCE (to be completed by Hiring Office)

Hiring Office: UNFPA Philippines Country Office (CO)

Purpose: The Youth Coordinator shall assist the UNFPA Philippines Country Office (CO), as the current chair of the UN Youth Thematic Group to ensure greater collaboration and continuity across UN agencies on initiatives for adolescents and young people in line with the principles enshrined in the SDGs, the UN 2030 Youth Strategy, International Conference Population and Development (ICPD), CEDAW, Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, and other pertinent UN resolutions international normative standards and agreements. The coordinator will help identify areas to better position UNFPA in its advocacies on youth empowerment, ensuring that no one is left behind.

The consultant shall also work with the Cotabato Sub-Office and the CO Programme Unit in analysing key CO initiatives and providing recommendations on approaches and capacities to achieve its objectives on empowering young people and its transformative goals.

Scope of work: (Description of services, activities, or outputs)

Coordinate with UN agencies to ensure that priorities of the UN Country Team (UNCT) fully support national strategies and policies on youth empowerment and that it will promote achievement of UNFPA’s Three Transformational GoalsAs necessary, coordinate with the UN Youth Thematic Group Mindanao Working group and government, civil society, media and private sector for coherent youth empowerment advocacyPrepare, develop, and/or provide technical advice to monitoring and reporting youth-related outputs (i.e PFSD pillar reports, youth scorecard, youth situational analysis, etc)Facilitate knowledge sharing on knowledge and communication products on youth interventions among UN Youth Thematic group members in collaboration with UN Communications Group (and with other partners, if needed)Assist in major youth-related events such as International Youth DayDevelop the end of engagement reportPerforms other tasks that may be assigned by the UNFPA Philippines Head of Programme.

Fund Code

FPA90

Duration, working schedule, fee basis ( daily / weekly / monthly / lump sum / per deliverables)

15 September to 15 March 2023

This is a full-time consultancy and the individual is expected to work with the team from Monday to Friday.

Place where services are to be delivered: Duty Station: UNFPA Philippines, Manila

Delivery dates and how work will be delivered ( e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.): Monthly accomplishment report to be submitted at the end of each month detailing: a) Target Deliverables; b) Deliverables Achieved; and c) other Comments/Remarks

Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline: The monthly accomplishment report described above will be prepared by the Consultant, reviewed, and verified and approved by the Assistant Representative , Manila, Philippines

Supervisory arrangements: The Youth Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the Assistant Representative . She/He shall maintain coordinative and collaborative relationships with staff at the C ountry Office and Cotabato sub-office including O perations staff.

Expected travel: He/She will be expected to travel to the Sub-Office if needed.

Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements: The Youth Coordinator should possess the following qualifications and competencies: Education:

Masters Degree in Development Studies, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or related field with relevant experience with two years experience

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or related f ield with two to four years of relevant experience

Knowledge and Experience:

E xperience working with young people on youth issues related to ASRH & HR, GBV, Youth leadership and advocacy, Population and Development and Knowledge ManagementE xperience working with UN Agencies, Youth Networks, Civil society networks, multiple government and non-government stakeholdersPrior experience i n developing, implementing and monitoring of Wo rk plans & Budgets is an added advantage

Competencies:

Values / Guiding Principles

Values:

Exemplifying integrityDemonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN systemEmbracing cultural diversityEmbracing change

Core Competencies:

Achieving results,Being accountable,Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,Thinking analytically and strategically,Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,Communicating for impact

Functional competencies:

Business AcumenImplementing management systemsClient orientation

Disclaimer

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline *************** .

Qualified female candidates, and individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.

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