Youth Empowerment Associate

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to protecting children's rights, saving lives, and ensuring their wellbeing. In Qatar, UNICEF focuses on youth and adolescent development, education, child protection, and social policy, supporting national priorities through technical assistance and partnerships. Their youth initiatives emphasize meaningful participation, skills development, and pathways to employment, aiming to strengthen national systems that empower young people for sustainable development.

Job Purpose

The UN Volunteer will support UNICEF's Youth and Adolescent Development initiatives in Qatar, concentrating on youth empowerment, participation, skills development, entrepreneurship, and transition-to-earning pathways. This role involves contributing to partnership engagement, programme support, research, drafting documents, and coordinating with government and other stakeholders on youth priorities. The assignment also aims to foster knowledge generation, implement practical youth-focused projects, and develop scalable approaches to enhance systems, partnerships, and opportunities for young people.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Youth and Adolescent Development Manager, the UN Volunteer will support the implementation and follow-up of youth empowerment, participation, skills development, and entrepreneurship activities within UNICEF's workplan with the Government of Qatar. This includes assisting in coordination with government counterparts, youth partners, and universities. The role involves preparing concept notes, briefing notes, presentations, and meeting summaries, as well as mapping and documenting youth programmes and partnership opportunities. The volunteer will also help organize meetings, workshops, and youth engagement activities, and contribute to research and evidence gathering on youth development. Additionally, the position supports the development of knowledge products, internal updates, and communication materials, assists with activity tracking and reporting, and ensures youth perspectives are integrated into programme discussions and partnership processes.

Work Experience

A minimum of 1 month of relevant experience is required. Demonstrated interest or experience in youth development, empowerment, entrepreneurship, innovation, employability, skills development, or education is essential. Experience in programme support, research, drafting, coordination, and engagement with government or partners is desirable. Previous volunteer or international/multicultural experience is considered an advantage.

Skills

Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, flexibility, building trust, client orientation, commitment to continuous learning, communication, creativity, ethics, integrity, knowledge sharing, planning, organizing, professionalism, respect for diversity, and teamwork. Technical skills and expertise areas include administration, project management, programme development, strategy, finance, and accounting.

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