Youth Programme Officer - UNFPA
The Youth Programme Officer will work under the supervision of the Youth Programme Lead, and in close cooperation with UNFPA Programme Officers in West Bank and Gaza offices. The officer will substantively contribute to UNFPA’s work on Youth, Peace and Security, most specifically strengthening youth political and civic engagement in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. He/she will support the design, planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of UNFPA’s country programme, by providing and managing data inputs, providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation, and following up on recommendations. The Programme Officer will maintain operational relationships with various stakeholders, such as the Palestinian Authority, Civil Society, academic institutions, and other UN agencies. The Programme Officer will support the work of the youth team of UNFPA Palestine, including coordination with the UN Youth Them Group, and providing technical advice/support, towards a coherent and comprehensive response.
The Programme Officer will apply established systems and procedures and assists in the creation of substantive knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analyzing information relevant to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Gender, and Youth issues. He/she is instrumental in facilitating programme/project implementation using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, and exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.
The detailed Vacancy Announcement is attached for your reference.
Education:
- A master’s degree in social work or other social sciences, public health, community health, international relations, international law, human rights or other field of relevance to the position.
Knowledge and Experience:
- At least 5 years work related experience, preferably in Project Management, young people and civil rights programmes in public or private sector.
- Significant experience of results-based management and strategic planning
- Previous experience of working with accountability to affected people will be an advantage Strong technical understanding of young people’s issues
- Sound teamwork competencies are essential; previous experience of training and capacities will be an asset
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and a recent CV, and complete the attached UN Personal History Form / P11 Form to
palestine.hr@unfpa.org
by the closing date and time for applications Friday, 17 March 2023 (Jerusalem time).
Only those short-listed for the position will be contacted.