UNHCR Youth Coordinator Jobs in Uganda
UNHCR Youth Coordinator Jobs in Uganda
Procedures and Eligibility This position is open to all eligible applicants provided that requirements regarding professional experience, academic qualifications, language, etc. are fulfilled.
Duties and Qualifications
Coordinate and oversee the Opportunity Fund for Youth Empowerment project in Uganda including planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, ensuring effective coordination with all concerned units in Kampala and Sub/Field Offices and alignment with relevant global, regional and country level strategies and guidance.
Lead coordination with UNICEF and ILO in the delivery of the Opportunity Fund for Youth Empowerment, leveraging comparative strengths and existing programmes / capacities of each agency to maximize results for refugee youth
Lead and coordinate the development of a comprehensive youth strategy in the refugee context that includes all refugee hosting districts, aligned to national youth agenda.
Work closely with sectoral actors, including community-based protection, child protection and GBV, livelihoods and education, to strengthen multisectoral collaboration on youth-related issues within the Uganda refugee response
Support capacity building and institutionalization of youth programming within UNHCR Uganda
Monitor the implementation of youth programs and assess effectiveness and where required develop innovative approaches to address protection concerns of youth
Coordinate the strengthening of networks and mechanisms for meaningful participation and engagement of young people in the refugee response in Uganda, ensuring alignment with related national and district level structures and inclusion of refugee youth therein
Coordinate the delivery of the Regional Youth Peacebuilding Programme for youth from South Sudan in Uganda
Manage the resources associated with the Opportunity fund for Youth Empowerment project in Uganda
Undertake any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For those with an undergraduate degree, minimum six years of progressively responsible professional experience in youth engagement and development, child protection, gender-based violence, community-based protection, refugee protection, gender, peacebuilding and social cohesion, or other related fields, of which minimum two years in the field, preferably with particular focus on
youth and adolescent programming.
For those with a post-graduate degree, minimum five years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in the above fields, of which minimum two years in the field.
Prior extensive work experience in displacement (refugee) situations.
Prior extensive experience in project management and in coordinating with multiple partners and stakeholders.
Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) and / or post-graduate degree (equivalent of a Master) in a related field, such as international law with focus on refugees and migration, political sciences, international relations, social sciences, social work, human rights, gender studies, anthropology, development studies and social development, with good knowledge of international refugee and human rights law
Essential
Demonstrated knowledge/experience of adolescent / youth programming and supporting innovative approaches in response to youth and adolescent sector challenges, particularly as they relate to displacement and emergencies.
Familiarity with community-based protection initiatives and youth empowerment methodologies and practices.
Coordination and stakeholder management skills.
Project management skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, including strong drafting skills.
Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR Youth Coordinator Jobs in Uganda
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