Shabab Balad - Youth Governance and Best Practices Research

Organizational Context

UNICEF in Egypt focuses on promoting sustainable development and equity for children, aligning with national priorities and the 2030 National Sustainable Development Strategy. The program aims to strengthen child-sensitive social protection and improve early childhood development, health, nutrition, and learning. Shabab Balad Egypt, supported by UNICEF, is enhancing its governance systems and operational frameworks to ensure sustainable program implementation and effective coordination.

Job Purpose

The Online Volunteer will support Shabab Balad Egypt's efforts to institutionalize its governance systems, operational frameworks, and organizational structures. This involves conducting research to identify and compile global and regional best practices in governance systems, institutional structures, accountability mechanisms, operational policies, and management approaches relevant to youth platforms. The research will provide evidence-based insights and benchmarking examples to inform future governance development processes, ultimately strengthening the organization's internal governance and program delivery.

Responsibilities

Conduct desk research on best practices and institutional models for program platforms and organizational structures. Review existing governance frameworks, operational systems, and accountability approaches of similar initiatives. Identify and document best practices in governance structures, coordination mechanisms, roles and responsibilities, accountability and reporting systems, operational policies, decision-making processes, and organizational sustainability. Compile research findings into concise summaries, presentations, and briefing materials. Support benchmarking and comparative analysis exercises. Organize and catalogue governance-related resources. Provide recommendations and insights based on research to support Shabab Balad's governance strengthening efforts.

Work Experience

Experience in online research and report writing is required. A demonstrated interest in youth development, education, community engagement, or social innovation is also necessary. Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in Arabic is considered an advantage.

Skills

Strong online research and report writing skills. Interest in youth development, education, community engagement, or social innovation. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage. Ability to compile findings into concise summaries and presentations.

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