UNDP Jobs - 38600- Summer Camp Exercise Trainer

Summer Camp Exercise Trainer

Location :

Amman, outside Amman, JORDAN

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

22-Jul-2013

Application Deadline :

09-Jul-13 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

8 working days including 4 day training outside Amman (location is to be determined)

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

8 working days including 4 day training outside Amman (location is to be determined)

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 Arab Youth Volunteering for a Better Future Project is an initiative led by the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme. It is in line with the regional strategies of the United Nations (UN) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and supports the UN Secretary General’s Five Year Action Agenda (January 2012), in which he highlights the importance of working with and for young people as a priority. This regional initiative aims to harness the power and energy of youth through volunteerism, drawing on the inherent core values of self-help, solidarity and social cohesion. The Regional Project was launched in April 2013 and it works on strengthening the infrastructure necessary to build the skills and capacities of youth in the region. It therefore, works towards enhancing their social inclusion and active participation in the socio-economic development of their countries. The Regional Project is implemented in five countries, namely: Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia and Yemen.

Despite the plethora of initiatives and ongoing volunteer activities, several challenges remain with regards to strengthening the voluntary sector, particularly concerning youth and volunteerism. Volunteers between the ages of 15 – 24, are usually highly motivated but lack experience in planning, organizing teams and implementing activities, and thus face challenges in sustaining the work they have done.

In this context, the Arab Youth Volunteering for a Better Future project will support the implementation of a summer camp for volunteers in Jordan, with focus on capacity development through exchange of experience between volunteers. The overall aim of the camp is to support youth volunteers in their ongoing and planned activities, encourage partnerships between existing initiatives, and strengthen the network among youth volunteers in order to enhance the sustainability of volunteer initiatives in Jordan and encourage the development of new ones. The summer camp will be implemented by UNV Jordan and the Higher Council for Youth in Jordan.

The objectives of the summer camp are as follows:

Facilitate moments of encounter and exchange between youth volunteers from different backgrounds;
Enhanced capacities among volunteers in identifying community needs, planning and implementing volunteer activities, and understanding formal structures such as legal frameworks for volunteering; Exchanged knowledge and experience in community volunteering and explored opportunities for mentorship;
Develop a network among youth volunteers for exchange of experiences and partnerships;
Supporting sustainable opportunities for youth participation through volunteering.

Duties and Responsibilities

To integrate exercise and games in the Volunteer Summer Camp training program in collaboration with the Lead Trainer and ensure that participants are engaged in an interactive and engaging exercise program.
The Summer Camp Exercise Trainer will support the formulation of a four day program for 30 participants in collaboration with the Lead Trainer. The Exercise trainer will ensure the integration of interactive components in the main program. S/he will also support the drafting of a presentation to the project National Advisory Committee and incorporate the committee’s feedback in the exercise program, as well as the preparation of the final report on the overall implementation of the Volunteer Summer Camp.

Deliverables
Under the overall supervision of UNV Jordan Programme Officer and the Regional Youth Project Manager, and in close coordination with the Lead Trainer and other summer camp trainers, the trainer will be responsible for the following deliverables:

Develop exercises and games main on following areas: Icebreakers, team building activities, communications and on-ground volunteer activities;
Meet with the Lead Trainer and training team to include the exercises and games in the main Volunteer Summer Camp training program;
Support the lead trainer in drafting and presentation of the proposed Volunteer Summer Camp program to the National Advisory Committee and incoporate their feedback;
Co-facilitation the training and conduct and the exercises during the training programme, ensuring the full engagements of all participants, especially girls and people with disabilities;
Support the production of the final report of the Volunteer Summer Camp.

Competencies

Demonstrated ability to lead team building exercises;
Solid experience in facilitation of safe outdoor training exercises;
Ability to lead meditation or yoga exercises is preferable;
Excellent command of common office software (MS Windows, MS Office etc.);
Background knowledge about the United Nations and UNV is highly desirable.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in sports and physical education or any related field is preferable.

Years of experience

At least five (5) years of proven experience in scouting, community work, and youth training or related fields.

Language:

Fluent in English and Arabic.

FC: 70100