UNDP Young Champions – Niamey – UNV Jobs in Niger

• Location: Niamey, Niger
• Vacancy No: N/A 
• Salary: N/A
• Organization: UNV
• Gender: Both
• Deadline:  2024-04-01

Details
Mission and objectives
UNDP is the global development network of the United Nations system. It advocates for change, and connects countries to the knowledge, experiences and resources their populations need to improve their lives. We are on the ground in 166 countries, helping them identify their own solutions to the national and global development challenges they face. To strengthen their capacities, these countries can rely at any time on UNDP staff and its wide range of partners. World leaders have committed to achieving the Millennium Development Goals, the overarching goal of which is to halve poverty by 2030. The UNDP network connects and coordinates efforts at the global and national levels with a view to achieving these objectives. We are focused on helping countries develop and share solutions to problems. UNDP helps developing countries mobilize and use international aid effectively. In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and promote the active participation of women.

Context

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is the global development network of the United Nations System. UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities, it has been present in Niger since 1977. As the lead United Nations Development Agency, UNDP Niger plays an essential role in supporting the country in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The 2030 Agenda’s fundamental principle of leaving no one behind and eliminating inequalities is at the heart of everything we do. UNDP Niger sees youth as an essential force capable of bringing about positive transformative changes. The largest generation of young people in history faces challenges, including lack of employment, but also unprecedented opportunities for sustainable human development. In Niger, the problem of youth employment remains a major challenge, exacerbated by various socio-economic factors. These include the increasing requirement for prior experience in tenders, creating a significant barrier for young graduates seeking work. This requirement for prior professional experience in calls for tenders most often constitutes a real barrier for young graduates. Youth represents nearly 70% of the population of Niger, hence the need to take into account the aspirations of young people and the challenges they face, by giving them the opportunity to have professional experiences thus enabling them to be able to claim lasting employment. With the Young Champions program, UNDP Niger gives young Nigeriens from all social classes the opportunity to acquire quality professional experience by working for UNDP Niger.

Task description
Under the supervision of their manager in the Offices where they will be assigned, the UNDP Young Champions will: • Support the administrative management of the assigned unit; • Participate in data collection, reporting, implementation and monitoring-evaluation of the activities and/or projects of the assigned unit; • Support stakeholder coordination and the creation of partnerships; • Contribute to learning and knowledge sharing within the assigned unit. • Support the documentation of activities carried out; • Participate in the skills development program that will be reserved for them; • Accomplish any other task entrusted to them. In addition to the above, UNDP Young Champions are expected to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteering by reading the documentation made available by the UNV program, external publications and actively take part in program activities UNV, for example, getting involved in commemorative activities for International Volunteer Day (IVD), on December 5. • Become familiar with and develop any form of traditional and/or local volunteering in the host country. • Reflect the type and nature of voluntary actions they undertake, including their participation in substantive reflections. • Contribute to the writing of articles on field experiences to be submitted for the UNV program publication/website, bulletin and press notes, etc. • Contribute to the Welcoming Program for United Nations Volunteers newly arrived in the country of assignment; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteers or encourage individuals and organizations to use online volunteer services where technically possible. In addition to the above, UNDP Young Champions are expected to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteering by reading the documentation made available by the UNV program, external publications and actively take part in program activities UNV, for example, getting involved in commemorative activities for International Volunteer Day (IVD), on December 5. • Become familiar with and develop any form of traditional and/or local volunteering in the host country. • Reflect the type and nature of voluntary actions they undertake, including their participation in substantive reflections. • Contribute to the writing of articles on field experiences to be submitted for the UNV program publication/website, bulletin and press notes, etc.• Contribute to the Welcoming Program for United Nations Volunteers newly arrived in the country of assignment; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteers or encourage individuals and organizations to use online volunteer services where technically possible. The expected results are: • Effective support in the implementation of UNDP programs and operations in the intervention areas considered; • Effective participation in intervention activities according to needs to be identified by UNDP; • Production of the report on the results concerning volunteering for peace and development during the assignment including the number of volunteers mobilized, participation in activities and contribution to capacity development is presented.

Eligibility criteria
Age
18 – 80

Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements
Required experience
No experience required

Area(s) of expertise
Legal affairs, Community development, Health

Driving license
–

Languages
French, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level
Secondary education

Competencies and values

• Integrity • Responsibility • Professionalism; • respect for diversity; • flexibility and adaptability

Other information
Living conditions and remarks
The UNDP Young Champions will be based in Niamey. In light of recent terrorist attacks and inter-communal conflicts, it is imperative that all UN Volunteers familiarize themselves with security and situational guidelines upon arrival in the country. UN Volunteers should be aware that they are exposed to a number of tropical diseases. Vaccination against yellow fever is compulsory to enter Niger. Other compulsory vaccinations are hepatitis A, B, tetanus. All UN Volunteers have 24-hour access to a medical services clinic. Various mobile telephone companies operate in Niger with wide coverage.

Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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