UNV Jobs - 79568- Internship - State Youth Policy

Internship - State Youth Policy

Advertised on behalf of

UNV

Location :

New Delhi, INDIA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

16-Jul-2018

Application Deadline :

01-Jul-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Two months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Two months

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 United Nations General Assembly defines volunteerism as an activity undertaken out of free will, for the public good, and where monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor. It is expressed through a wide range of activities, including traditional forms of mutual aid and self-help, formal service delivery, campaigning and advocacy, as well as other forms of civic participation. Volunteering represents an important form and manifestation of youth participation across the globe.

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both societies 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.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS), Government of India has been running two flagship schemes namely; National Service Scheme (NSS) since 1969 and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) since 1972 for promotion of youth volunteerism in the country. The MoYAS and UNV/UNDP have been implementing a joint project titled “Strengthening NYKS and NSS” to strengthen the youth volunteering infrastructure in the country. The project is aimed at providing catalytic support to the Youth Volunteer Schemes of the MoYAS and intended to facilitate youth participation and voice in peace and sustainable development programmes in order to realization of full social, economic and human potential of youth.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the UN Volunteers in India and directly reporting to the National Project Manager, the intern will provide support for activities relating to State Youth Policy in 5 states. Duties will include but not be limited to: -

Conducting desk research on existing information for youth policies in identified states
Assist in preparation of note on demographical information of youth in identified states
Preparation of report on the existing schemes and programs for the youth in the selected states
Follow-up with the State Official to the progress for the formulation of Youth Policy
Assist in finalizing dates, coordinate logistical arrangements and organizing stakeholder consultation
Preparation of progress report of the work conducted by the consultant/agency undertaking the formulation
Assist in any other technical and operational assistance appropriate and required by the UN Volunteers India Office.
Timely support for the coordination between the agency/consultant and UNV India
Any other task related to the above tasks.

Competencies

Deliverables

Progress reports of the work done regarding formulation of State Youth Policy
Complied note on the demographical information of the youth in the identified states
Consolidated Report on the existing schemes and programs related to youth in the identified states

Required Skills and Experience

Master’s in Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Social Work or other related Social Science background