Tenders Are Invited For Individual Consultancy For A Maldivian Consultant To Support Development Of Skills For Young People

Tenders Are Invited For Individual Consultancy For A Maldivian Consultant To Support Development Of Skills For Young People Unicef Works In Some Of The WorldS Toughest Places To Reach The WorldS Most Disadvantaged Children To Save Their Lives To Defend Their Rights To Help Them Fulfill Their Potential Across 190 Countries And Territories We Work For Every Child Everywhere Every Day To Build A Better World For Everyone And We Never Give Up Individual Consultancy Local Consultant To Support Development Of Skills For Young People Tor Reference Number Tor 2019 23Advertisement Purpose Of Assignment The Youth Population Of Maldives 15 24 As Per Ilo Estimates Stand At 68 000 For Year 2018 And Constitutes 18 5 Of The Total Population This Age Group Also Face Unprecedented Challenges Including Limited Opportunities Within Education Limited Avenues To Develop Skills Required For A Changing Labour Market Finding Employment And A Myriad Of Stresses In Their Environment And Society Without Adequate Job Skills And Competencies To Manage Self And Social Pressures Young People Are At Risk Of Exploitation Or Making Self Destructive Choices To Address The Growing Concerns Of Young People Under The United Nations Development Assistance Framework 2016 2020 Unicef Has Stepped Up Support To The Government Of Maldives To Address The Vulnerabilities And Challenges Faced By Young People In The Maldives As Such The Rolling Work Plan For 2019 2020 Includes Interventions Aimed At Skilling Of Young People Who Are Not In Education Training Or Employment These Interventions Entail Connecting With Stakeholders And Actors Both Public And Private Who Can Facilitate The Effective Entry Of Young People Into Productive Adult Life And Empowered Citizenship Unicef Is Seeking A National Consultant To Provide Technical And Operational Support To Roll Out These Interventions Objectives And Scope Of Work The Purpose Of The Assignment Is To Support The Coordination And Implementation Of Activities Planned To Support Skilling And Empowerment Of Young People For Gainful Employment Planned In The Undaf Work Plan 2019 2020 The Specific Objectives Are To 1 Coordinate The Implementation Of The Alternative Learning Program For Out Of School Adolescents And Young People Piloted In Addu City In Partnership With The Maldives Red Crescent 2 Coordinate The Internship Program Unicef Is Going To Start With Manta Air To Give Young People Work Exposure To The Aviation Industry 3 Support The Implementation And Coordination Of The Local And Regional Initiatives On Youth And Skills Development Planned For 2019 Duty Station The Consultant Will Be Based At Unicef Qualifications Or Specialized Knowledge And Or Experience Required A University Degree In Social Science At Least Two Years Of Experience In Education And Training Would Be An Asset At Least Two Years Of Experience In The Design Development Implementation Of Youth Development Or Community Empowerment Projects Would Be An Advantage Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills And Ability To Participate Effectively In Multi Disciplinary Teams Must Be Able To Manage Diverse View Points And Work In Demanding Situations Fluency In Written And Spoken English And Good Report Writing Skills In English For Every Child You Demonstrate UnicefS Core Values Of Commitment Diversity And Integrity And Core Competencies In Communication Working With People And Drive For Results View Our Competency Framework AtHttp Www Unicef Org About Employ Files Unicef Competencies PdfUnicef Is Committed To Diversity And Inclusion Within Its Workforce And Encourages All Candidates Irrespective Of Gender Nationality Religious And Ethnic Backgrounds Including Persons Living With Disabilities To Apply To Become A Part Of The Organization Unicef Has A Zero Tolerance Policy On Conduct That Is Incompatible With The Aims And Objectives Of The United Nations And Unicef Including Sexual Exploitation And Abuse Sexual Harassment Abuse Of Authority And Discrimination Unicef Also Adheres To Strict Child Safeguarding Principles All Selected Candidates Will Therefore Undergo Rigorous Reference And Background Checks And Will Be Expected To Adhere To These Standards And Principles Deadline For Application 29Th August 2019 06 00 Pm Maldives Time Application Link Https Secure Dc7 Pageuppeople Com Apply 671 Gateway Default Aspx C Apply Sjobids 525841 Sourcetypeid 796 Slanguage En UsRemarks Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted And Advance To The Next Stage Of The Selection Process Advertised 22 Aug 2019 West Asia Standard TimeApplications Close 29 Aug 2019 06 00 Pm West Asia Standard Time

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