Program Analyst Adolescents and Youth at UNFPA Tanzania

Program Analyst Adolescents and Youth, Dar es Salaam
Program Analyst Adolescents and Youth at UNFPA June 2024
General
Description of assignment title: Program Analyst Adolescents and Youth
Assignment country: United Republic of Tanzania
Expected start date: 10/25/2024
Sustainable Development Goal: 3. Good health and well-being
Volunteer category: International UN Youth Volunteer
Host entity: UNFPA
Type: Onsite
Duration: 12 months
(with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Dar es Salaam

Details
Mission and objectives
UNFPA
is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is
wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is
fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), focuses on three
transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet
need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful
practices.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at
risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these
international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously
and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform,
inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who
are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted
to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Context
The
Program Analyst is expected to provide support as part of a broader
Adolescents and Youth team in advancing key UNFPA interventions
encompassing i) Adolescent and Youth Empowerment and Engagement aiming
at strengthening their freedom, empowerment and participation into
decision making platforms and access to economic opportunities; ii)
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR); aiming at
enhancing access to health, comprehensive sexuality education and life
skills education for in school and out of school youths iii) Gender
Equality and Women’s Empowerment, including Ending Sexual and
Gender-based Violence; targeting adolescents and youth including first
time young mothers with the special focus on education, psychosocial
support and economic empowerment to alleviate poverty and contribute to
economic development and iv) Population and Development which will
include use and evidence generation for policy guidance in economic
development, education, employment and health.

The Program
Analyst is also expected to contribute to the Affirmative Action agenda
and provide support in addressing the Leave No One Behind (LNOB) agenda
including scaling up efforts in HIV prevention focusing on furthest
behind and key and vulnerable populations such adolescents, persons with
disabilities, people living with HIV, urban poor populations and
refugees. The UNV Program Analyst will also provide support to UNFPA
country office staff and Implementing Partners in strengthening
adolescents and youth, affirmative action/LNOB program implementation,
monitoring, evaluation and reporting and documentation of best practices
contributing to the National Strategic Priorities relating to
adolescents and youth health and wellbeing.

This analyst will
work in the context of both Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar providing an
opportunity to understand the socio-demographic, economic, political and
developmental context of the United Republic of Tanzania. The
assignment is guided under the umbrella of UNFPA’s Tanzania Country
program (2022 – 2027), the broader United Nations Sustainable
Development Cooperation Framework (2022-2027) and the United Republic of
Tanzania strategic priorities in health, education, economic and gender
equality and women empowerment.

Task description
Under
the overall guidance of Deputy Representative and direct supervision of
Program Specialist SRHR/HIV, the UN Volunteer will contribute to a
technical team working to implement all UNFPA mandate in SRHR with
special focus on adolescent and youth reproductive health, education,
HIV and youth empowerment, participation and engagement, in the
development context. The UNV will specifically undertake the following
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Technical and Program support
● Support in
the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the SRHR,
HIV and A&Y work plans including preparations of annual work plans,
results matrix, and financial reports.
● Support the periodic
documentation and dissemination of program lessons learned and best
practices for adolescents and youth development and sexual and
reproductive health and rights and HIV.
● Assist to undertake desk
research on specific topics, inform the development of policy briefs
within the areas of adolescents and youth health, wellbeing and
empowerment and participation.
● Contribute to writing briefing notes and talking points on the adolescents and youth program for the country management.
●
Contribute to Tanzania’s Country Office resource mobilization strategy
by taking part as part of the team in writing concept notes and
proposals related to SRHR, HIV and Adolescent and youth development.
● Provide support in the organizing of capacity building of youth networks in the UNFPA-supported regions.
●
Contribute to planning, monitoring, and reporting of culturally
appropriate, gender-sensitive, rights and evidence-based approaches to
adolescent sexual and reproductive health.
● Contribute to building
and operationalizing an evidence based on current and emerging
adolescent sexual reproductive health issues to inform national and
sectoral policy development and monitoring. Network and Coordination
●
Support and engage in a UN sub-group on youth development and
development partners meetings and communications for implementing the
United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and other
National protocols and strategic priorities to address relevant outcomes
relating to SRHR, HIV and A&Y development as required.
●
Provide secretarial and logistical support to Safeguard Young People
Program and UN subgroups on youth and other projects implemented under
affirmative action/LNOB theme.
● Provide logistical support to
programs and participate in organizing events that promote UNFPA work on
ASRHR, HIV, adolescents and youth empowerment, engagement and
participation, and development, such as international and national days.

● Perform any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor. Learning and Voluntary Action
UN
Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers program
mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through
engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN
Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the
following suggested activities: ● Strengthen their knowledge and
understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and
external publications and taking an active part in UNV activities (for
instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day).
● Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local volunteerism in the host country.
● Provide annual and end-of-assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
●
Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for
UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
● Assist with the UNV Buddy program for newly arrived UN Volunteers.
●
Promote or advise local groups in utilizing online volunteering or
encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV
Online Volunteering service whenever possible.

Eligibility criteria
Age: 18 – 26

Additional eligibility criteria
This assignment is funded by the Government of Sweden and therefore specific criteria apply:
ELIGIBILITY
– Candidates must be Swedish nationals.
– Candidates must be between 18 and 29 years of age at the time of application (the above-mentioned age range does not apply).
– Candidates who already served on a UN Youth Volunteer assignment funded by the Government of Sweden are not eligible.

APPLICATION
–
If you are above the age of 26, a notification will be displayed that
you are not eligible to apply. You may ignore this and proceed with
submitting your application.
– You may apply to a maximum of three
assignments and indicate the order of preference in the ‘Additional
remarks’ field when filling in the application form.
– Application deadline: 14 July 2024

SELECTION
–
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be
done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment.
Interviews will be conducted by the UN Host Entities in August.

MANDATORY TRAINING IN SWEDEN
Prior
to deployment, selected candidates must attend a mandatory preparation
training in Sweden, organized by Sida. The training will take place from
14 to 18 October.
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Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
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Requirements
Required experience
1
years of experience in or demonstrated interest in working on
adolescents and young people’s issues, and/or sexual and reproductive
health and rights, education, gender equality and women empowerment
and/or gender-based violence, human rights and HIV/AIDS particularly in a
developing context.
● Basic knowledge of the gender equality and
women and girl’s empowerment context and trends, and an understanding of
the social, cultural, and economic dimensions.
● Strong
communication skills with experience in documentation of best practices
and use of social media, interpersonal and mass media approaches for
social behavior change communication with a diverse group of
stakeholders and beneficiaries.
● Ability to work in a multicultural
environment, willingness to work with people and local organizations to
draw upon the synergies between expert solutions and local knowledge.
● Ability to adjust in difficult living conditions and sometimes remote locations.
● Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
● Excellent team player with strong partnership and networking skills.
● Prior volunteering and/or working experience in a developing country is an asset.
●
Candidate must be proficient in current office software applications
(i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others).
● Strong analytical orientation and sound judgment; initiative, culturally sensitive and resourceful.
●
Dedication to the United Nations principles and demonstrated ability to
work harmoniously in a team, and with persons of different
nationalities.
● Fluency in oral English and excellent writing skills in English are required.
●
Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience in another
culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be an asset.

Area(s) of expertise
Community development, Education, Health
Driving license

Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Swahili, Level: Fair, Desirable

Required education level
Bachelor
degree or equivalent in sociology, health, international development,
community development or development studies, and other related fields.

Competencies and values

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Creativity
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Judgement and Decision-making
• Knowledge Sharing
• Managing Performance
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Self-Management
• Working in Teams

Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Tanzania
has an area of 947,300 sq km and is located in eastern Africa on the
Indian Ocean. It shares its longest borders with Kenya (to the
northeast) and Mozambique (to the southeast), but also borders Burundi,
the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia. To
the east, Tanzania is bordered by the Indian Ocean. Three of Africa’s
largest lakes also border sections of the country: Lake Victoria in the
north, Lake Tanganyika in the west, and Lake Nyasa in the southwest.

Tanzania
is made up of three geographical regions: the islands and coastal
plains in the east, a saucer-shaped plateau in the center and west, and
the highlands in the northeast. Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in
Africa standing at 5,895m, lies in these northeastern highlands. Another
special geographical feature is the Great Rift Valley, which cuts
through the center of the country.

Tanzania’s climate varies
from tropical in the coastal areas to temperate in the highlands. In the
coastal plains and plateau regions, temperatures range from 25-31°C
during the hottest months (November – February) and 15-20°C in the
coldest months (May-August). Temperatures in the highlands range between
10-20°C.

Tanzania has a proud and long-lasting tradition of
harmony; and a culture that places great emphasis on welcoming others.
It is generally a safe and peaceful country. However, just like in any
other country, it is wise to observe certain precautions, especially in
larger urban areas.

Dar es Salaam is the largest city in
Tanzania, is the major port and economic Centre. Most Ministries,
government offices, embassies, and UN offices are based in this City.
Dar es Salaam is situated on the coast, overlooking the Indian Ocean. It
is an international multicultural city with a mix of religions. There
is a wide range of facilities available, including numerous shopping
centers, movie theatres, restaurants, and many new developments planned.

Most international staff live in the seaside neighborhoods of
Masaki and Oyster Bay, and to a lesser extent in Msasani and Mikocheni,
all of which cluster in and around a peninsula to the north of the city
center. Medical facilities in Tanzania are somewhat limited although
several clinics in Dar es Salaam provide good basic care. Kiswahili
(Swahili) and English are both official languages. Most people living in
Tanzania speak one of the 158 local languages as their first language.
Arabic is widely spoken in Zanzibar. English is the primary language of
business, government administration, and higher education.

Inclusivity statement
United
Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes
applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving
diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part
of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit
themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting
respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a
person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic
origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social
origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected
candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to
inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2
(Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
Closing date: Sunday, 14 July 2024