UN VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT INDR001415--District Youth Coordinator The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society 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.in most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.in all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive. General Information Country of Assignment India Host Institute United Nations Development Programme Volunteer Category National Specialist Number of Volunteer 1 Duration 12 months Possibility of Extension Yes Expected Starting Date 20-08-2018 Duty Station Chandigarh [IND] Assignment Place Family Duty Station Assignment Place Remark Living Conditions Patiala is a city in southeastern Punjab, northwestern India. It is the fourth largest city in the state and is the administrative capital of Patiala district. As per provisional data of 2011 census Patiala UA had a population of 446,246 and Patiala city 406,192.population, and females 46%. Patiala had an average literacy rate of 86%, higher than the national average of 64.9%. In Patiala, 10% of the population was under 5 years of age. The Deputy Commissioner, an officer belonging to the Indian Administrative Service, is the overall incharge of the General Administration in the district. He is assisted by a number of officers belonging to Punjab Civil Service and other Punjab state services. 25 Jul 2018 Page 1 of 7
It is connected to cities like Ambala, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Delhi etc. by road. Patiala is well connected to cities like Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Amritsar, on NH 1 via State Highway no. 8 till Sirhind, which is on NH 1. Patiala is well connected to Delhi by road as well as by rail. NH 64 (Zirakpur Patiala Sangrur Bhatinda) connects Patiala with Rajpura (on NH 1 and very well connected to Delhi) and Zirakpur(suburb of Chandigarh). Patiala has a railway station under Ambala railway division and Patiala Airport, which is not operational. The nearest domestic airport is Chandigarh Airport, which is approximately 62 km from the city. Summers in Patiala are typically hot and dry with the temperature ranging from 30 C to 43 C. Summer continues from April to June with May being the hottest month. Abundant rainfall brings down the temperature during monsoon from July to early October. Winters last from October up to January and temperature during this time stays between 5 C and 25 C. Patiala is a city in southeastern Punjab, northwestern India. It is the fourth largest city in the state and is the administrative capital of Patiala district. As per provisional data of 2011 census Patiala UA had a population of 446,246 and Patiala city 406,192.population, and females 46%. Patiala had an average literacy rate of 86%, higher than the national average of 64.9%. In Patiala, 10% of the population was under 5 years of age. The Deputy Commissioner, an officer belonging to the Indian Administrative Service, is the overall incharge of the General Administration in the district. He is assisted by a number of officers belonging to Punjab Civil Service and other Punjab state services. It is connected to cities like Ambala, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Delhi etc. by road. Patiala is well connected to cities like Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Amritsar, on NH 1 via State Highway no. 8 till Sirhind, which is on NH 1. Patiala is well connected to Delhi by road as well as by rail. NH 64 (Zirakpur Patiala Sangrur Bhatinda) connects Patiala with Rajpura (on NH 1 and very well connected to Delhi) and Zirakpur(suburb of Chandigarh). Patiala has a railway station under Ambala railway division and Patiala Airport, which is not operational. The nearest domestic airport is Chandigarh Airport, which is approximately 62 km from the city. Summers in Patiala are typically hot and dry with the temperature ranging from 30 C to 43 C. Summer continues from April to June with May being the hottest month. Abundant rainfall brings down the temperature during monsoon from July to early October. Winters last from October up to January and temperature during this time stays between 5 C and 25 C. Assignment Details Assignment Title District Youth Coordinator Organizational Context & Project Description 25 Jul 2018 Page 2 of 7
The United Nations General Assembly defines volunteerism as an activity undertaken out of free will, for the general 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. It is increasingly recognized that young people s approaches to participation are changing and becoming more diverse, especially as a result of globalization processes. According to the State of the World s Volunteerism Report 2011, healthy societies need young people who are involved with their communities. Volunteer action can be a highly effective route towards such involvement. A growing body of research and studies, including the UNV s own lessons learned, points to the benefits volunteerism accrues to a youth s own development and to societies at large. Firstly, volunteerism can support young people to become active leaders and citizens and serves as an important tool for engagement in society. Secondly, youth volunteerism strengthens the bond between young people and their communities. And finally, volunteerism helps young people improve their employment prospects through practical experiences which enhance both hard and soft job-related skills. In India, the origin and development of volunteerism has been shaped by its indigenous traditions and value systems rooted in the religion and cultural interactions with incoming cultures throughout its history. The National Youth Policy (NYP) -2014 aims to empower youth of the country to achieve their full potential and through them enable India to find its rightful place in the community of nations. The NYP-2014 proposes to initiate affirmative and positive action to ensure that national values are regularly fostered in all young people, especially among members of the large youth volunteer force working under the aegis of leading youth development agencies of the country. As such the policy proposes to engage with Youth clubs and the large volunteer force available within youth development agencies to play a pivotal role in developing appropriate initiatives for young people. Taking cognisance of the the National Youth Policy (2014), the UNV Global Youth Volunteer Programme and UN Youth Volunteering Strategy, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS) and UNV/UNDP have been implementing the project Strengthening NYKS and NSS. The project seeks to provide catalytic support to the Youth Volunteer Schemes of MoYAS to facilitate youth participation and voice in peace and sustainable development programmes, towards realization of their full social, economic and human potential. The project also seeks to help young people to gain a strong sense of civic engagement to bring about positive transformation in their communities. To support implementation of the project Strengthening NYKS and NSS and achieve the above objectives, UNV- District Youth Coordinators (UNV DYCs) are being placed in 29 pilot districts; one district in each of 29 states of India. Sustainable Development 10. Reduced Inequalities 25 Jul 2018 Page 3 of 7
Goals UNV Focus Area Task description Youth Under the direct supervision of National Project Director, National Project Manager and Programme Analyst/Head of UNV, the UNV District Youth Coordinators will undertake the following tasks: Maintain close liaison with District Administration, government departments & NGOs; Promote self-reliant Youth Clubs; Identify training needs of Youth club functionaries and organize training programmes; Assess needs and problems of various sections of youth in the district; Prepare Annual Action plan of programmes and activities; Ensure proper implementation of programmes and activities as per the Annual Action Plan; Assist Youth Clubs/NGOs in the formulation of project proposals under Schemes of Financial Assistance of Central Government Departments/Agencies; Prepare village, block and district profiles; Prepare and submit periodical progress reports on Annual Action plan of programmes and activities; Prepare and circulate documents/iec materials for publicity/awareness of youth; Ensure proper maintainenace of records and reports; Conduct periodic meetings of District Advisory Committee (DAC) for youth programmes, National Youth Corps (NYC) Volunteers and Youth Clubs; Ensure proper maintainenance of NYK office including personnel administration; Coordinate with publicity media for image building of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan; Any other task as assigned for NYK office in the district. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:- 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)- Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country- Provide annual and end of assignment reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities using UNV s Volunteer Reporting Application- Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.- Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers- 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. Results/Expected Outputs Training needs identified and relevant training institutions identified/hired. Annual action plans of programme and activities prepared and activities undertaken. Project proposals developed by NGOs/Youth Clubs for financial assistance of Central Government/ Departments/Agencies Information Education and Communication material developed and disseminated. Youth Volunteering activities implemented in the district A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, 25 Jul 2018 Page 4 of 7
such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed. The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development dur-ing the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed Qualifications/Requirements Required Degree Level Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments At least a University level degree (Bachelor Degree) in Political/Development Studies or related fields. A Masters level Degree in Political/Development Studies or related field will be considered as an added advantage. Required experience Experience Remark 36 months Minimum 3 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in administration and monitoring. Preferably in administration, management and monitoring of youth, volunteerism, economic and social development issues Good analytical skills (including writing skills), good inter-personal skills and the ability to work under pressure, both independently and as part of a team. Sound coordination skills will be an added advantage. Fluency in English and Hindi Knowledge of local language of the district is mandatory. Experience in the use of computers and office software packages, (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point, etc.). Willingness to travel Good Communication Skills Language Skills Hindi (Mandatory), Level - Fluent Area of Expertise Development programme management Mandatory Area of Expertise Requirement 25 Jul 2018 Page 5 of 7
Need Driving Licence No Conditions of Service and other information Condition of Service Conditions of Service: Click here to view Conditions of Service The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. Travel to duty station (if applicable) and a Settling-In-Grant will be provided in the event the duty station is not within commuting distance from the place of recruitment. The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as final repatriation (if applicable) and resettlement allowance for satisfactory service. Furthermore, in non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, a Well-Being Differential (WBD) on a monthly basis will be provided. For UN Volunteer entitlements, kindly refer to the link Calculator Application Code Application procedure INDR001415-3006 25 Jul 2018 Page 6 of 7
Candidates need to apply online in VMAM Disclaimer United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. 25 Jul 2018 Page 7 of 7