Coordination Assistant

Organizational Context

UNICEF's mission is to promote the rights of every child, focusing on equity for the most disadvantaged. In India, the UN is supporting the Adi Yuva Fellowship to mentor and train tribal and marginalized youth for impactful roles. This initiative aligns with the "Leave No One Behind" agenda and the Youth2030 strategy, aiming to build an inclusive future workforce. The role in Chhattisgarh is crucial for integrating Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and climate resilience into development efforts for vulnerable tribal communities, linking with national missions like PM-JANMAN.

Job Purpose

This role is pivotal within the Adi Yuva Fellowship initiative, focusing on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Youth/Tribal Affairs in Chhattisgarh. The UN Volunteer will operationalize the Sendai Framework for DRR by integrating resilience actions into development efforts for tribal communities, who are disproportionately vulnerable. Key responsibilities include coordinating UNICEF and UN system interventions with the PM-JANMAN mission, ensuring coherent and effective support for tribal populations. The position aims to translate high-level commitments into tangible actions, advancing SDGs related to poverty, education, inequality, sustainable communities, and climate action. The volunteer will gain significant experience in policy coordination, community-led development, and resilience building.

Responsibilities

The Coordination Assistant will provide programmatic support and coordination for tribal affairs and inclusive development. This includes mapping UNICEF and UN agency interventions in tribal districts, identifying gaps, and ensuring programs are culturally sensitive and aligned with community needs. The role involves liaising with tribal leaders and local organizations, assessing the situation of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), and supporting documentation of programming in conflict areas. The assistant will also facilitate inter-agency coordination meetings, integrate DRR principles into youth and tribal programming, and support the implementation of the Chief Minister School Safety Program. Additionally, the role involves mapping traditional knowledge related to environmental conservation and disaster preparedness, supporting youth engagement through training and facilitating youth-led initiatives, and contributing to knowledge management and reporting. UNV mandate tasks include learning about volunteerism, community integration, advocacy, and peer support.

Work Experience

A minimum of 1 month of experience is required, with 1 year of relevant experience being desirable. Experience working on projects related to disaster management, tribal/youth development, or Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is beneficial. A demonstrated interest in DRR, tribal, youth, and social development issues, along with an understanding of SDGs, is desirable. Familiarity with youth-related challenges is an asset. This position is exclusively open to candidates from Scheduled Tribe communities.

Skills

Key competencies include Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, and Working in Teams. Expertise in Development programmes, Community development, and Social work is also required.

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