Adolescent and Youth Engagement

Under the guidance of the Adolescence Development (AD) Specialist, the consultant will provide professional technical assistance and support for the conceptualization, design, planning, implementation, monitoring, management and evaluation of volunteer engagement initiatives, contribute to fundraising and implementation of the GenU initiatives in Mongolia.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Conceptualise, design and implement volunteer initiatives with government, CSOs, academia, and private sector with the aim of furthering Child Rights and Child Participation;
• Contribute to the fundraising efforts of UNICEF Mongolia Office on adolescents’ development and participation;
• Monitor and document ongoing volunteer projects and explore new opportunities for future engagement with volunteers

Scope of Work:

• The consultant will be working under the guidance of AD Specialist at the national and sub-national level by engaging with youth participation platforms at both levels:
• The work at the national level will require close collaboration with MLSP, Ministry of Education and Science (MoES) and possibly Ministry of Health (MoH) and respective agencies. With the support of AD Specialist, the consultant will be responsible for follow-up engagement with respective ministries, particularly planned activities aimed at adolescents and youth development. Youth related NGOs will be key partners to be engaged as well.
• National and subnational level Children’s Councils, Teen Parliament will be also engaged.
• Newly established structures of Youth Development, established under provincial Governor’s office will be supported by the consultant with the capacity building trainings.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• University degree in the social/behavioural sciences (communication, marketing, public health), international relations or in a related technical field.  Advanced university degree in relevant field is added advantage.
• Minimum three years of professional work experience in program design, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation related to networking and partnerships for child rights.
• Work experience related to advocacy, communication, social mobilization and partnerships, including proven experience of working with government and civil society groups is required.
• Field work experience is an asset.
• Background/familiarity with Emergency situations is an asset.
• Knowledge in Human Rights Based approach, Results-based management, Child Rights, gender issues, child participation and strategic partnerships is an asset.
• Fluency in English and Mongolian is required.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/571945