Youth Engagement Associate at UNDP/MPTFO

Location: Onsite in Bogotá, Colombia
Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Application Deadline: 26/07/2024

General Information

Position Title: Youth Engagement Associate
Assignment Country: Colombia
Expected Start Date: 17/06/2024
Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for the Goals
Volunteer Category: National UN Youth Volunteer
Host Entity: UNDP/MPTFO
Type: Onsite
Duty Station: Bogotá

Mission and Objectives

The Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTFO) is a UN center of expertise on pooled financing mechanisms. It supports development effectiveness and UN coordination through efficient, accountable, and transparent design and administration of innovative pooled financing mechanisms.

Context

This UNV assignment is part of the MPTFO/UN Joint SDG Fund’s efforts to accelerate youth engagement, which is critical for achieving the SDGs globally. The goal is to empower young people, enabling them to drive change. The Joint SDG Fund aims to understand the conditions facing vulnerable and marginalized adolescents and advocate for greater investment in young people as a development priority.

Task Description

Under the supervision of the Head of Communications, Joint SDG Fund, the National Youth Volunteer will:

• Develop a roadmap for youth engagement for the Joint SDG Fund.
• Support key activities and youth engagement initiatives with the joint programs (JPs).
• Develop and coordinate partnerships with key organizations such as the UN Secretary General’s Envoy on Youth, UNICEF Voices of Youth, YOUNGO, and UNITE 2030.
• Create and coordinate a youth advocacy hub with youth bloggers and content creators.
• Organize youth advocacy workshops and youth-led events like International Youth Day, UNGA Youth SDGs Summit, and COP-28.
• Develop the Joint Programs internship of the Fund.
• Identify and develop human-interest youth stories and communication assets for publication.
• Maintain an active network of youth volunteers and partners.
• Conceptualize and execute the Youth SDGs Leaders’ Program.
• Develop and organize a hackathon for young SDGs leaders.
• Support social media content creation for all youth-related events and initiatives.

Required Experience and Skills

• Experience: 2 years in youth network, NGO, or field of youth engagement.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in international relations, law, public policy, social sciences, or a related field.
• Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish; working knowledge of French is desirable.

Competencies and Values:

• Professionalism: Understanding of UN Joint SDG Fund operations; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy, and tact.
• Teamwork and Respect for Diversity: Ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries and establish partnerships.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning: Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changes.
• Planning and Organizing: Ability to manage a large volume of work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Communication: Strong spoken and written communication skills; ability to prepare clear reports and conduct presentations.
• Flexibility: Ability to adapt to challenging environments and operate independently.
• Genuine Commitment: Commitment to UN Joint SDG Fund’s mission and values of volunteerism, solidarity, and self-reliance.

Living Conditions and Remarks

The volunteer will be based in Bogotá, which has favorable living conditions and a low risk level for living and working. The city offers various transportation options, including Transmilenio, SITP, cabs, pedestrian paths, and bicycle lanes. Volunteers receive a security briefing from the UNDP security office and are entitled to a residential security improvement grant.

Financial and Other Benefits

• Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): COP $4,587,804 per month.
• Insurance: Life, health, and permanent disability insurance.
• Additional Benefits: Access to security training, support with living arrangements, and full entitlement details available at UNV calculator.

Inclusivity Statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity program that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender and other protected characteristics, promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity without discrimination.

Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements

Selected candidates for certain roles may be required to have vaccinations, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19), as per the applicable host entity policy.

To apply, please visit UNV’s application page and submit your application before the deadline.