Non-Staff Consultant (YSTF)

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS)

Duty Station: Bangkok

Job Family: Social and Human Sciences

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Bangkok Time) : 20-MAY-2021

 

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

 

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

UNESCO Youth and Sport Taskforce  

 

The Youth and Sport Task Force is a partnership between UNESCO and youthandsport.org. It was launched in early 2017 to represent individuals working on youth and sport in Asia and the Pacific and evolved as a result of the 2017 UNESCO Sport and the SDGs Funshop to represent Asia-Pacific youth activists, each with their own sport programs at the local level. In 2019, a third partner, the Lee Seung-Yuop Foundation hosted the second UNESCO Sport and the SDGs Funshop in Seoul. An outcome of the event was the expansion of the Task Force to 60 youth members, representing 28 countries. 

 

Today the network remains active with its original members and is regularly solicited by international partners (including UN Agencies) for technical input from its members in an effort to involve youth in programming and policy-making. The network is recognized as good practice in engaging diverse youth meaningfully and retaining their engagement much longer than with other interventions.

 

The Youth and Sport Task Force represents creative, passionate and innovative young leaders across Asia and the Pacific who use sport as a tool for positive social change in their communities. The youth are in control. They design their own programs, determine their own priorities and collectively, decide on the strategic direction of the Task Force. UNESCO supports the Task Force by providing opportunities for the members to promote and enhance their work by connecting with each other and with regional and global opportunities for growth and capacity building.

 

All programs represented by the Task Force are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We are cultivating a community of young change-makers who are already making a big impact, by youth, with youth, for youth. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

In line with UNESCO's Operational Strategy on Youth (2014-2021) under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Bangkok Office, and the direct supervision of the Regional Advisor (SHS), the Contractor shall support the following:

 

Finalise the Youth and Sport Taskforce Work Plan for Asia and the Pacific

 

1. In close collaboration with UNESCO, youth&sport.org and the YSTF Members, complete the consultation on the two elements of the current work plan development process:

   1. • Element 1 – covering governance, membership and coordination

      • Element 2 – covering activities including communication

2. In line with the work plan element 1 decisions prepare all relevant documents, processes, meetings, etc to implement the recommendations.

3. In line with the work plan element 2 decisions, provide technical support for implementation of action recommendations.

4. Provide support to the establishment of sub-regional chapters of the YSTF.

5. In close collaboration with UNESCO, youth&sport.org and the YSTF Members coordinate with the communication focal points to ensure information sharing, review and edit content doe sharing.

 

Design and support the implementation of a Virtual Funshop

 

1. Utilising the model of the 2017 and 2019 Youth and Sport Taskforce Funshops, in collaboration with UNESCO, youth&sport.org and the YSTF Members, design a virtual funshop model.

2. Based on the virtual funshop model, plan and implement a trial virtual funshop in 2021.

3. Provide support and training to YSTF members as required to lead the virtual funshop.

 

Support the development of Youth and Sport Taskforce Capacity Building Activities

DELIVERABLES

Submit to UNESCO the following documents/deliverables: 

a. Monthly report detailing activities undertaken for each one month period due on the last day of each month. 
b. The final report (15 December 2021) must include the following:
a. Governance articles or guidelines developed; 
b. Virtual Funshop Design;
c. Activity Reports for each activity hosted (funshop(s), other events, action project(s));
d. Text of the publication(s) developed; 
e. Status report on YSTF membership; and
f.  Recommendations for 2022.

 

 

DURATION OF CONTRACT 

The Contractor shall be contracted by UNESCO from 1 June 2021 to 31 December 2021. 
 

 

PAYMENT SCHEDULE 

The Contractor shall be paid:

• the agreed monthly fee upon submission of each monthly report for June to November.
• the agreed monthly fee upon submission of the final report and all substantive deliverables for December.

 

In line with UNESCO’s overall gender mainstreaming strategy, the Individual Specialist is expected to integrate a gender perspective in all activities and apply gender analysis and mainstreaming concepts whenever feasible.

The work shall be completed by 31 December 2021.
 

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• University degree at Masters level or equivalent in Social Sciences, Sport Sciences, Youth Development or any related field.

 

Professional Work Experience:

• At least two years of professional experience in the field of sport;
• At least two years of working experience acquired at the international level or in international settings;
• Experience in project and/or programme planning, management and/or evaluation;
• Knowledge of UNESCO’s approach to youth development;
• Knowledge of international sporting mechanisms.

 

Skills and Competencies:

• Effective planning and organizing abilities;
• Proven ability to work efficiently in a dynamic and multicultural team environment;
• Experience working in partnership with youth;
• Ability to work under pressure.

 

Languages

• Fluency in English. Excellent drafting skills in English

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidate should click on "Apply Now" and download and complete the Employment History form (Word document).

 

Prior to uploading the documents, at the end of the Word document, please insert with the following required information.

• An up-to-date CV stating details of educational qualifications, work experience, including prior experience of similar work;
• A proposal (not more than 2 page) discussing the approach/methodology that will be adopted in carrying out the tasks in the TOR and a competitive fee proposal in USD;
• A list of past similar work (past publications, materials written or coordinated) with hyperlinks to access such works if they are available online or samples of the work if they are only available offline.

 

Note: The application is online. If you are unable to attach the requirements in the system, please inform us at s.vize@unesco.org

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. 

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.

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