UNHCR was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world.

Task description

• Under the direct supervision of the Child Protection Officer, and the overall guidance from the Senior Protection Officer the Refugee UN Volunteer will be assigned protection-related youth activities in line with UNHCR’s 2019-2022 National Youth Strategy under the guidance of UNHCR Protection covering Kakuma camp and Kalobeyei settlement and in close coordination with relevant sector focal points (e.g., education, livelihood).

The UN volunteer is expected to share an equal amount of time in the field and in the office for the duties will involve field activities and reporting on the field activities. The UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Conduct a stock-taking exercise of the effectiveness of current youth programmes and programmatic gaps in close collaboration with UNHCR and partners; make recommendations with regard to enhancing youth programming.
• Provide support to the roll-out of special projects related to youth, including the Youth Initiative Fund (Dadaab and Nairobi) and other new initiatives in the operation.
• Organise Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) twice per month with youth to identify pressing issues (for example in relation to documentation, service delivery, radicalization, secondary migration, feedback from young mothers on education needs, etc), draft report and propose way forward.
• Assist with the implementation of a Youth Working Group, arrange monthly meetings and draft minutes.
• Submit monthly reports of activities which will be used at Nairobi level to produce a monthly “YouthSnapshot Report”.

Eligibility criteria

Age : 27 – 80

Nationality

• Application to this assignment is open exclusively to individuals residing in the country of assignment, with stateless, refugee or similar protective status.

Requirements

Required experience

• 3 years of experience in relevant field required.
• Familiarity with programming.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills he/she must be able to relate well with others, dictate responsibilities, offer support and constructive feedback.
• Computer skills: good knowledge and skill with basic computer applications (Word, Excel, Internet).
• Fluent in English will be desirable.
• Should be at least 22 years of age at the time of applying.
•  A recognised refugee living in Kakuma camp or Kalobeyei settlement.
• Basic knowledge or familiar with UNHCR mandate.

Area(s) of expertise

• Administration, Information technology, Business management

Languages

• English, Level: Fluent, Required Kiswahili, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Required education level

• Secondary education

Competencies and values

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Building Trust
• Client Orientation
• Commitment and Motivation
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Self-Management
• Working in Teams