Youth Programme Officer at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Task description
Under the direct supervision of the ASRH& Youth Specialist, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Familiarize self with UNFPA programme activities particularly around AYSRH including the AYSRH social and policy environment, through interaction with colleagues and reading relevant documents.
• Support documentation and knowledge sharing on current and emerging trends in ASRH/HIV&AIDS by analysing programmes, projects, strategies, approaches and best practices.
• Assist in preparation of AYSRH related programme and policy documents including concept notes, reports, policies, guidelines, speeches, position papers and policy briefs
• Support implementing partners in preparation of annual work plans to ensure timely submission of work-plans and budgets, reports and other relevant documents and effective implementation of the project activities.
• Support advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the Country Office
• Participate in various technical working groups relating to adolescent/youth Sexual and reproductive health
• Make preparatory arrangements for programme related seminars/workshops and meetings, including monitoring activities.
• Support the strengthening of UNFPA youth networks including the development of a practical framework for strengthening meaningful youth participation internally and in national processes.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Eligibility criteria
Age

• 18 - 26

Additional eligibility criteria

• This assignment is funded by the Government of Kazakhstan, therefore only citizens of Kazakhstan are eligible to apply.
• Proficiency in English is required for all assignments.

Nationality

• Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Requirements
Required experience

• 1 years of experience in in Adolescent/Youth Reproductive Health programmes/project management/Youth Empowerment/Public Policy development and analysis and research and advocacy in the public or private sector
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems

Area(s) of expertise

• Development programmes, Health, Communication

Languages

• English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Social/behavioural Sciences, Medicine, Public Health or Public Policy.

Competencies and values

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Creativity
• Empowering Others
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Self-Management
• Working in Teams