Mission and objectives

UNICEF's mandate is to protect the rights of children, help them meet their basic needs, and ensure they reach their full potential. UNICEF's work is based on the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The primary objective of this assignment is to provide oversight and coordination in the co-creation and rollout of learning initiatives, in close collaboration with relevant technical experts and stakeholders, with a focus on surge capacity and emergency response contexts.

Context

The People in Humanitarian Action (PHA) Team at UNICEF Division of People and Culture (DPC) is leading initiatives to strengthen the humanitarian workforce’s preparedness and response capacity. This includes the rollout of the Surge Responder Learning Pathway, humanitarian learning channel and the development of innovative projects to support a diverse humanitarian talent pipeline. Objectives The primary objective of this assignment is to provide oversight and coordination in the co-creation and rollout of learning initiatives, in close collaboration with relevant technical experts and stakeholders, with a focus on surge capacity and emergency response contexts.

Task description

Under the supervision of the L&D Manager, People in Humanitarian Action (PHA), and in collaboration with other partners, the UN Volunteer will:

• Support in leading , design, validation and development of learning content according to the identified needs for learning programmes tailored to humanitarian professionals, integrating input from technical experts to ensure quality and contextual appropriateness.

• support the implementation of the Learning Pathway for surge responders, working closely with subject matter experts and relevant stakeholders to ensure content accuracy, relevance, and alignment with operational needs.

• Support the maintenance and update of the existing Learning Channel launch, coordinating with communications teams, content contributors, and other stakeholders to ensure engagement and visibility. Launch official communication messages as required.

• Support the design and implementation of online learning sessions for the People and Culture community working in emergency settings, in partnership with internal teams and external facilitators

• Other tasks assigned by the supervisors.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

- Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day, 5th of December).

- Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country.

- Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities (for instance at https://vra.unv.org),

- Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.

- Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Skills and experience

• Master's degree in International Relations, Humanitarian Studies, Social Sciences, Human Resources, or related field.

• At least 7 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in project coordination, learning and development, or humanitarian programmes, or other relevant programmes; experience with humanitarian principles and localization agenda is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organizations.

• Experience in Design of learning programmes is an asset.

• Experience with online learning platforms (Agora, Kaya, LinkedIn Learning) is an asset.

• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.

• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.

• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.

• Fluency in English required; knowledge of French, Spanish, or Arabic is an asset.

• Have affinity with or interest in UNICEF’s organizational vision to deliver results for children, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system

• Sound security awareness.

The Summary of UNV Entitlements (International Expert):

• Current Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is USD 3,971 monthly (including expertise differential)

• Accommodation supplement: At the rate of 20% of IUNV/Specialist’s monthly VLA in each month when residing in Istanbul Please note that the amounts can vary according to fluctuations of the monthly post adjustment.

• Private insurance: Health, dental, life and dismemberment (100%) coverage by CIGNA (including for the eligible dependents when residing together in Istanbul)

• Entry allowance (one-time payment): USD 4,000

• Exit allowance: USD 225 per month and solely paid upon the satisfactory completion of assignment

• Family allowance based on eligibility and status (per month): USD 250 for 1 dependent, USD 450 for 2 or more dependents (Please read the conditions of service for eligibility criteria)

• Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month

• Free access to different learning platforms and UN & UNV network

The full entitlements at the duty station: https://app.unv.org/calculator.

How to apply

Apply before 18 January!

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