UNICEF recruits 01 Volunteer Engagement Specialist
Volunteer Engagement Specialist (NO-C) (For Liberian National Only)
Job Number: 520635 | Vacancy Link
Locations: Africa: Liberia
Work Type : Consultancy
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children’s rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.
Purpose of Assignment:
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, coordinate implementation of all volunteer initiative activities within the Liberia Country Office in close collaboration with the section chiefs to roll out the ‘Volunteer Engagement” pilot project.
Basic Objectives of Consultancy/Contractor Services:
To support the roll out and monitoring of the Volunteer Engagement Initiative pilot project in Liberia.
Objective 1: Capacity building and leadership development through trainings for youth in communities and cities. | ||
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March-Sept’19
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Objective 2: Awareness building across priority issues to youth and development | ||
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May- July’19
May-July’19 |
Objective 3: Build a strong online network for volunteer mobilization and for youth to have a platform. | ||
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A: Work with innovation officer to address challenges of teenage pregnancy, drug and substance abuse and, promote education, life skills and positive behaviors established, supported and maintained in West Point and new Kru Town.
B: Document best practices, lessons learned and success stories. |
B. Documentation report available. |
October -December’19
January 2020 |
Qualification:
Qualifications: Master’s in Social Science.
Professional/Technical Experience: Five years’ practical professional work experience in programme design, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation related to networking and partnerships for child rights.
Relevant Work Experience: Work experience related to advocacy, communication, social mobilization and partnerships, including proven experience of working with government and civil society groups.
Language Skills Required: Fluency in English both Oral and written.
Other attributes essential for the assignment: Willingness to travel and work in field environment.
General Terms and Conditions of the Contract:
Under the consultancy agreements, payment is deliverable based as defined in the ToR.
All remuneration must be within the contract agreement.
No contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant or Contractor.
Consultants will not have supervisory responsibilities or authority on UNICEF budget.
Consultant will be required to sign the Health statement for consultants/Individual contractor prior to taking up the assignment, and to document that they have appropriate health insurance, including Medical Evacuation.
Mention is it as per the General Terms and Conditions of the Contract.
Mention “Grace Period” for submission of deliverables after which payment will not be processed.
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Please indicate your ability and availability to undertake the terms of reference above. UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
Closing Date Sun Mar 31 2019 00:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)