UN VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT. ZAFR UNICEF Youth Advocate for Technology Youth and Innovation

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1 UN VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT ZAFR UNICEF Youth Advocate for Technology Youth and Innovation The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.in most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in longestablished, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.in all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive. General Information Country of Assignment South Africa Host Institute United Nations Children's Fund Volunteer Category International Youth Number of Volunteer 1 Duration 12 months Expected Starting Date Duty Station Pretoria [ZAF] Assignment Place Remark UN Youth Advocates must be between 18 and 24 years for the whole duration of their assignment. Living Conditions Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province in South Africa. It is one of the country s two capital cities serving as the executive (administrative) and de facto national capital. It offers very good living conditions with various types of available facilities. Housing is most of the time readily available, rents can be negotiated. Infrastructure, roads, utilities, telecommunications are of a high standard. The other is Cape Town, the legislative capital. Pretoria is classified as an A duty station and South Africa is in security phase 1. Like in other big cities with significant crime rates, caution must be exercised always. Assignment Details Assignment Title UNICEF Youth Advocate for Technology Youth and Innovation 16 Apr 2018 Page 1 of 5

2 Organizational Context & Project Description For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. Sustainable Development Goals 10. Reduced Inequalities UNV Focus Area Youth Task description UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the impact of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; Build relationships with a wide range of Youth Organizations, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to support and/or participate in community-driven voluntary activities; reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking; raise awareness in communities that will increase knowledge of issues pertaining to the UNV programme s mandate and tis role in supporting the Mission mandate; Encourage, mobilize and support co-workers and fellow UN Volunteers to better understand the connections between the UNV programme s engagement within the Mission and voluntary action; Contribute articles/write-ups/stories on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible. Under the direct the supervision of the Chief of Communication and Partnerships, the UN Youth Volunteer will: Support in doing a youth programming review and technology analysis to make recommendations on new features, programmatic development, and maintaining the programme s relevance to South Africa youth; Assist in mapping the innovation technology landscape for youth based solutions and collaboration partners for strategic partnerships with UNICEF innovations; Assist in mapping & identify the leading technology platforms enabling youth participation in governance in; Support digital safety from youth perspective & participation research Infuse new thinking on facilitating cross-country knowledge-sharing and networking of the youth-based knowledge creation and capture; Assist in identifying opportunities and solutions of direct interest to young people where ICT and innovation as well the skills young women and men possess could have the biggest impact from a youth and inclusion perspective level; Document and consolidate lessons learned, best practices, case studies, case stories, testimonials in written, picture and video form of the learning journey together with other un Volunteers. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:- Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day)- Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country- Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities- Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.- Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers- Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible. Results/Expected Outputs 16 Apr 2018 Page 2 of 5

3 The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development dur-ing the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed Qualifications/Requirements Required Degree Level Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments University degree in Public Relations, ICT, Marketing, Youth Development Studies or related field is desired. Required experience 24 months Experience Remark Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to 2 years) in information technology; Fluency in spoken and written English language is required; Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; Language Skills English (Mandatory), Level - Fluent Area of Expertise Other educational, teaching or training experience Mandatory Area of Expertise Requirement Need Driving Licence No Competencies & Values Accountability Commitment and Motivation Communication Integrity Planning and Organizing Working in Teams Conditions of Service and other information Condition of Service Click here to view Conditions of Service Conditions of Service: 16 Apr 2018 Page 3 of 5

4 The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. A UN Volunteer receives a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) per month and is paid at the end of each month to cover housing, utilities, transportation, communications and other basic needs. The VLA can be computed by applying the Post-Adjustment Multiplier (PAM) to the VLA base rate of (choose from the drop down menu the appropriate rate here): US$1,282. The VLA base rate is a global rate, while the PAM is country-specific and fluctuates on a monthly basis according to the cost of living. This method ensures that international UN Volunteers have comparable purchasing power at all duty stations irrespective of varying costs of living. The PAM is established by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) and is published at the beginning of every month on the ICSC website For example, kindly enter the link Calculator In non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, international UN Volunteers receive a Well-Being Differential (WBD) on a monthly basis. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are provided a settling-in-grant (SIG) at the start of the assignment (if the volunteer did not reside in the duty station for at least 6 months prior to taking up the assignment) and also in the event of a permanent reassignment to another duty station. UNV provides life, health, permanent disability insurances as well as assignment travel, annual leave, full integration in the UN security framework (including residential security reimbursements). UN Volunteers are paid Daily Subsistence Allowance at the UN rate for official travels, flight tickets for the final repatriation travel (if applicable). A resettlement allowance is paid for satisfactory service at the end of the assignment. UNV will provide, together with the offer of assignment, a copy of the Conditions of Service, including Code of conduct, to the successful candidate. Application Code ZAFR Application procedure Application procedure UN Youth Volunteers must be aged between 18 and 24 years of age throughout the entire duration of their service. * Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to My Page at and click on the Special Calls hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? 16 Apr 2018 Page 4 of 5

5 Please first update your profile at Then go to My Page at and click on the Special Calls hyperlink to select the special call for to which you would like to apply. Application deadline: 29 April 2018 Disclaimer United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. 16 Apr 2018 Page 5 of 5