The Position:
The Adolescent and Youth Technical Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing the Youth Programme management and capacity development in Somalia, working closely with relevant partners and stakeholders. You will provide technical guidance, advisory services and coordination to the Youth Programme.
You will report directly to the Deputy Representative.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
In a global organisation, where many of our people are based in challenging environments, you will play a vital role in ensuring the involvement of UNFPA as one of the pioneering agencies in working with young people and contributing to shaping the youth space in the UN system. As such, UNFPA’s work on youth leadership and participation provides a crucial backbone for its focus on young people across the board. Through its Strategic Plan 2022-2025 and the UNFPA’s Strategy on Youth, My Body, My Life, My World, UNFPA supports youth regional and national networks and organisations in their work on development issues, human rights, humanitarian affairs and peace building.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree in Public Health, Medicine, Social Sciences, Sociology, Demography, Gender, Economics, International Relations, International Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Communications or other related fields.
Knowledge and Experience:
- 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience in humanitarian and relief operations;
- Strong technical knowledge in the youth programming and application of social and behavioural change in the area of youth
- Experience in project management
- Previous work experience in UN system would be an advantage;
- Extensive network within the development and humanitarian community
- Interest in the field of development and Humanitarian
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali language is essential.
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