Jobs - 60204- Peer Educator Analyst For UNFPA (Open for South Su

Peer Educator Analyst For UNFPA (Open for South Sudanese Nationals Only)

Location :

Juba, SOUTH SUDAN

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

14-Oct-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

NO-A

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year

Languages Required :

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

UNFPA South Sudan launched the Youth-Peer Education Network (now called South Sudan Youth – Peer Education Network also referred to as Y-PEER) during the celebration of 2009 International Youth Day that was organized by the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports and supported by the United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

In South Sudan, the Y-PEER programme focuses on reinforcing the status and credibility of peer education. The anecdotal evidence so far has shown that the Y-PEER Network model has also promoted a comprehensive and multi-sectoral response to reducing the vulnerability of young people to HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and to empowering them to become active partners in efforts to stem the pandemic.

During the current humanitarian emergencies in South Sudan family and social structures are disrupted, adolescent are separated from their families or communities, while formal and informal educational programmes are discontinued and community and social networks break down. The loss of livelihood, security and the protection provided by family and community places adolescent at risk of poverty, violence and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and their consequences.

Under the overall guidance of the RH Technical Specialist and direct supervision by the Assistant Representative (RH), the Peer Educator Analyst will assist in the planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of youth peer education programmes. This will include close liaison and collaboration with the HIV/AIDS Analyst and the humanitarian response Team on activities targeting young people in ASRH programming.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee the implementation and monitoring of peer education activities targeting young people;
Facilitate collection of information and data on youth peer education and other relevant activities, as well as analyze the same for monitoring and evaluation purposes. Assists in developing projects’ financial and narrative reports;
Facilitate strengthening of the South Sudan National Y-Peer Network and improve coordination with State and County Y-Peer Network;
Management of Y-PEER List-serves, generates forum discussions, updates it with new members and ensures distribution of relevant information, publications to all network members;
Assist in advocacy, media involvement and mobilize resources for youth peer education activities and initiates development and preparation of youth News Bulletin and contribute to UNFPA CO, regional and global youth Newslette;
Advocate and promote Y-PEER at national and state level and ensures greater representation of different NGOs and other institutions that work on youth sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS/STIs prevention and other youth related organization in the Y-PEER Network;
Facilitate and assist UNFPA South Sudan Office in the selection process and recruitment of young people to participate at different youth related activities both on national and regional/international level;
Processing and filing all project and Y-PEER related documentation, including official correspondence, requests for payments, financial records, project inventory, Y-PEER training database etc.;
Maintain regular contacts with institutions which conduct programmes on young people’s health, RH, HIV/AIDS prevention, etc. and coordinate UNFPA youth related activities with them;
Prepare weekly reports and assisting in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual report on the related project(s) following the provided guidelines;
Undertake to mobilize resources, financial and otherwise from appropriate agencies approved;
Undertake other tasks that may be assigned by UNFPA in connection with the fulfillment of the above responsibilities.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented Agenda;
Result-based program development and management;
Innovation and marketing of new approaches;
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Building strategic alliances;
Resource mobilization;
Fostering integration and team work;
Creating an empowering and motivating environment.

Core Competencies:

Values:

Integrity/commitment to mandate, knowledge sharing/continuous learning, valuing diversity.

Managing relationships:

Working in teams, communicating information and ideas, conflict and self-management.

Working with people:

Empowerment/developing people/performance management.

Personal leadership and effectiveness:

Strategic and analytical thinking, Results orientation/Commitment to excellence, Appropriate and transparent decision making.

Other Desirable Competencies:

Highly motivated, proactive, able to work independently, with strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills;
Respect, promote and protect human rights;
Respect diversity; by promoting cultural sensitivity in youth peer education;
Diffuse knowledge, promote access to and provide information, referring to other resources when needed;
Have a positive attitude and friendly mood;
Promote behavior change by being an example to youth peers;
Promote gender equity and equality for youth participating in peer education;
Promote self-examination of values and do not impose their own in their work;
Present accurate information about their work and promote transparency in the work to partners;
Promote youth involvement and partnership with adults.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Masters’ degree in Social Sciences or other related fields.

Experience:

Experience in working with Y-PEER desirable;
Relevant experience in health promotion, training and education among young people;
Relevant experience in conducting and organizing peer education trainings and workshops;
Experience in working with youth-led organizations/institutions working on youth issues;
Proficiency in current office software applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet);
Training in communication skills will be an asset.

Languages:

Good knowledge of English;
Arabic knowledge is an added advantage.

Additional Information:

Only those applicants in whom the Country Office has further interest will be responded to;
UNFPA offers an attractive compensation package commensurate with experience;
UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status;
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

How to Apply:

Applicants are kindly requested to apply through the link below: https:\\jobs.undp.org by 14 October 2015;
Applications received after this date will not be taken into consideration;
Applicants will be short-listed on the basis of their qualifications and work experience;
Only the short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews.

Important:

There is no application processing or other fee at any stage of UNFPA application processes;
Applicant must be below 30 years of age.