National UNV Specialist: Youth Programme Officer

Job Description

Mission and objectivesThe United Nations Development Programme is the United Nations global development network. It promotes technical and investment cooperation among nations and advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life for themselves. UNDP is on the ground in over 170 countries and territories, working with them on their own solutions to global, regional, and national development challenges.Today?s 1.45 billion young people (aged 18 to 29), the largest youth generation ever, are actively shaping the world. They are digitally connected, passionate about bringing change, and increasingly driving social, political, and economic progress in their local communities and beyond.Context*Only nationals of Kuwait are eligible to apply for this assignmentUNDP recognizes the immense potential of young people as positive agents of change and supports governments, civil society actors, and youth-led networks, in creating an enabling environment with a focus Inclusive Governance, Meaningful Action and Sustainable Future.Other informationNational UN Specialist Volunteers in Kuwait are entitled to:- Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) in the amount of KWD 799.41- Entry Lumpsum USD 400- Annual and learning leaves;- Free Medical and life insurance; and - Free access to different learning platforms.Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Resident Representative and the direct supervision of the Programme Analyst, the Youth Programme Officer will be the focal point and the coordinator for both the Youth Project.Task descriptionUnder the direct supervision of the Programme Analyst, the Youth Programme Officer will undertake the following tasks:? Review and analyse the UNDP?s planned activities with the communities and provide recommendations forimplementation and including monitoring and evaluation.? Coordinate with the relevant stakeholders to implement the related activities of the Projects action plan as well ascoordination and advocacy.? Support technical assistance to strengthen the disability-inclusiveness.? Provide capacity-building training on Youth Empowerment -related topics to the Implementing partners. The YouthProgramme Officer shall develop a training plan based on the developed capacity building training planned in closecollaboration with the relevant partners entities to ensure it responds to the capacity building needs they had identifiedto actively implement UNDP?s projects.? Support the data and knowledge management of the office regarding Youth Empowerment and its mainstreaming,tagging and documentation.? Support the data and knowledge management of the office in regard to Youth Empowerment and its mainstreaming,tagging and documentation.? Support communication, visibility and communication for development activities in collaboration with relevant Sectionsand Units within UNDP.? Provide support in facilitating and reporting on meetings, trainings, and fieldwork, within and outside Kuwait? Support the financial management of activities implemented with Government and other implementing partners andsupport end of activity financial reporting

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