UNDP Jobs - 38601- Summer Camp Lead Trainer

Summer Camp Lead Trainer - (Open to Jordanian Nationals Only)

Location :

Amman, outside Amman, JORDAN

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

16-Jul-2013

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

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

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

12 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 thereby 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 lead the development of a successful and inspiring training program in full collaboration with other trainers to build the capacity of the participants during the Volunteer Summer Camp through an interactive and engaging training program.

The Summer Camp Lead Trainer will take the lead and be responsible for formulating a four day training program for 30 participants in collaboration with other trainers. The lead trainer should develop a presentation to the project National Advisory Committee and incorporate their feedback in the training program and prepare a report on the overall implementation of the Volunteer Summer Camp.

The lead trainer will work closely with a co-facilitator who will be responsible for integrating interactive components into the four day training program and implementing these during the Summer Camp.

Deliverables

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

Develop an interactive four-day training program that includes the following topics: creative thinking, problems identification and analysis, planning, networking, experience exchange, implementing volunteer activities and support young volunteers to crystalize ideas of initiatives;
Meet with the Exercise Training and other training team members to incorporate comments and consolidate the activities in the final Volunteer Summer Camp training program;
Deliver a presentation to the National Advisory Committee on the proposed program, to take feedback and incorporate comments;
Conduct and lead the facilitation of a four day training programme, ensuring the full engagements of all participants;
Produce a final report on the implementation of the Volunteer Summer Camp, incorporating the reports of other trainers as well as UNV.

Competencies

Demonstrated ability in conducting creative-thinking and innovation trainin;
Solid experience in facilitation is required;
Excellent command of common office software (MS Windows, MS Office etc.);
Background knowledge about the United Nations and UNV is highly desirable;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in international development, sociology, social policy or any related field.

Years of experience:

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

Language:

Arabic and English.

FC: 70100.