UNDP Jobs - 45399- Field Manager - Youth Economic Empowerment Project

Field Manager - Youth Economic Empowerment Project II - (Open for Yemeni Nationals only)

Location :

Taiz, YEMEN

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

18-Apr-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The Youth Economic Empowerment project aims to socially and economically empower disadvantaged youth and women in market oriented technical, entrepreneurial and managerial skills, confidence building and empowering skills necessary to improve their access to productive resources and sustainable earning potential. Training will be systematically linked and integrated with other complementary interventions such as access to markets, appropriate technology, microfinance, entrepreneurship development and follow up technical assistance and advisory services. The project adopts a comprehensive, market driven, gender responsive and community-based strategy. It involves strategic partnerships with local authorities, Local Councils, religious leaders, NGOs, private sector, and relevant institutions, and contributes to strengthening their capacity as responsible service providers, facilitators and advocacy actors.

The "3x6 employment generation approach" has been successfully implemented in post-conflict Burundi over the past years with the support from the Japanese Government. The UNDP “Youth Economic Empowerment Project” (YEEP) is implementing this new approach in Yemen. In Yemen, the approach has been tailored to contribute to conflict prevention by addressing demands by youth for immediate and sustainable employment through implementation of three main components: stabilization, ownership and sustainability. Income generation and building of capital by youth through rapid employment activities constitute Phase 1. During this first phase (2-6 month), participants receive business development training twice a week in complement to their income-generating activity (e.g. public works). Two thirds of the income will be saved and deposited into an account at Al-Amal Bank or Al-Kuraimi (micro-finance institution) with whom YEEP is partnering.

Throughout the period of temporary employment, individuals are encouraged to initiate a business plan, or to form a group with others in joint ventures for the implementation of an economic activity. The individual’s/group’s capital is tripled through a grant. UNDP thus provides micro-SME’s with investment support and facilitates market expansion. A feasibility study, conducted in cooperation with business advisors, will confirm that any proposed project ideas are economically viable and access to a local market is ensured. UNDP is providing implementation support and mentorship to newly created businesses.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Field Manager will work under the guidance and supervision of the CTA of the Youth Economic Empowerment Project.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

Support the implementation of the project, “Youth Economic Empowerment Project in Yemen” focusing on the achievement of the results;
Cooperate with central/local institutions to manage/implement the project and bring results expected;
Build a strong relationship with local partners and youth target groups;
Prepare meetings for the project with all involved parties (government, UN system, technical partners, civil society, private sectors, youth organizations, etc;
Follow-up on the necessary materials and administration needed to set up all activities;
Monitor the implementation and progress of project in the field;
Coordination of youth activities at central and decentralized levels and represents the project before the partners when required;
Support the creation of themes, the organization and evaluation of the training sessions proposed for the project;
Coordinate with the private sector in Taiz and all those related to incubate YEEP beneficiaries to ensure their businesses sustainability;
Mapping NGOs in Taiz to select the best for project implementation;
Establish contact with the training centers and relevant institutions regarding job placement scheme;
Initiate consultations with SFD mainly in Taiz to establish partnership to implement 3x6 in these governorates;
Assist with the coordination of employment related events/activities; career fairs/ national and local youth entrepreneurs etc;
Represent the project before the partners when required;
Facilitate the monitoring and evaluation missions;
Support the recruitment of project staff if any;
Document and disseminate information on best practices, lesson learned and success stories;
Analyzes data and prepares minutes of meetings and progress reports as needed;
Perform any other tasks as required.

Competencies

Excellent analytical and report writing skills;
Excellent partnership building, communication and management skills to work with the private sector, government institutions, NGOs, and development partners;
The ability to solve problems and take the appropriate decision;
Proficiency in computer software application, report preparation, and data management;
Hardworking, commitment, ability to communicate and self- motivated person;
Good interpersonal Skills;
Attention to details.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master Degree in business management or any other related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of proven and solid experience in administration and archiving;
A bachelor degree with additional two years of qualifying experience will be accepted in lieu of master degree;
Professional experience with UN agencies or other international organizations would be an asset;
Good experience in IT and information system is an asset;
Excellent administrative and organizational skills.

Language Requirements:

Usage of English and Arabic is required.