Job Description

A. Programme Development and Implementation

- Support UNFPA humanitarian implementing partners in designing and executing program ideas, agreements, and work plans focused on youth and adolescents within the GBV/PSS framework.  

- Monitor program activities including youth integration in Women Friendly Health Spaces (WFHS), Adolescent Girls’ Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM), Child Marriage (CM) programming, and engagement with key population groups.  

- Strengthen the integration of peer educator initiatives and youth participation within GBV services.  

- Promote youth innovation and leadership in humanitarian efforts, addressing inequality, promoting health, security, and creating platforms for active youth involvement.  

- Assist in identifying and shaping youth-focused interventions by compiling and analyzing data, drafting project documents, and preparing work plans and statistical reports.  

- Stay updated on policy and contextual changes while ensuring adherence to UNFPA policies and regulations.  

- Foster collaboration between youth programs and reproductive health, GBViE, and humanitarian initiatives.  

- Contribute to knowledge sharing by supporting technical and financial proposal development in coordination with specialists.  

B. Capacity Building

- Identify and address capacity gaps among youth and GBViE partners, facilitating training for youth educators involved in GBV/PSS services.  

- Monitor youth service provision by implementing partners and deliver training on standard operating procedures and guidance notes for youth educators.  

- Provide technical assistance to implementing partners on youth-related healthy lifestyles and reproductive health to maximize outcomes.  

C. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

- Compile and organize information for monitoring and reporting on youth activities in the GBV program.  

- Provide technical support for projects involving youth within the GBV program in line with UNFPA rules.  

- Assist in budget revisions, monitor program budgets, and regularly review project data.  

- Maintain records and documentation of youth activities in the GBV program.  

- Support program evaluations, establish mechanisms to measure results, and provide inputs for reports and recommendations.  

- Share knowledge through documenting lessons learned, success stories, and best practices for dissemination.  

D. Coordination, Advocacy, and Partnership

- Assist the Youth Community Mobilization Specialist in coordinating forums such as the Adolescents and Youth Working Group.  

- Provide support to UNFPA area offices in key provinces on youth-related activities in GBV/PSS programs.  

- Represent UNFPA in youth-related UN and humanitarian working groups as directed.  

- Collaborate with the communications team to develop documentation and human interest stories.  

- Perform additional tasks as assigned by GBViE and Youth Community Mobilization Specialists.  

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Job Requirements

Education:

- Advanced university degree in youth work, social work, humanitarian management, women’s studies, or related social sciences.  

- A bachelor’s degree with two additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a master’s degree.  

Knowledge and Experience:

- Demonstrated experience in youth programming, preferably in youth-friendly health services.  

- At least two years of relevant experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring youth-focused projects.  

- Familiarity with UN systems, humanitarian programming, and inter-agency coordination.  

- Experience in training facilitation and program coordination.  

- Proficiency in budget development, office software, and web-based management systems.  

Languages:

- Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto.  

Core Competencies:

- Values: Integrity, knowledge sharing, commitment to diversity.  

- Managing Relationships Teamwork, effective communication, conflict resolution.  

- Working with People Empowerment, performance management.  

- Personal Leadership: Strategic thinking, results-driven, transparent decision-making.  

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Submission Guidelines:

- Applications must be completed on the Quantum platform before the closing date. Late submissions will not be considered.  

- Information provided in the Quantum application form will be binding.  

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