Lebanon: Adolescent Development Officer, (NOB), Fixed Term Appointment, Qobayat, Lebanon (re-advertised) - 1 year

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Job organizational context: The Youth and Adolescent Officer GJP is used in an Office where the Youth and Adolescent Program is a major or key component of the Country Program.

Purpose for the job: Under the supervision of Supervisor, the Youth and Adolescent Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for Youth and Adolescent programs/projects within the Country Program from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative program tasks to facilitate program development, implementation, program progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Officer to program preparation and planning and implementation of governorate-based Youth and Adolescent programs/projects, contribute to achievement of sustainable results to promote local adolescent and youth policies, the full development and active participation of adolescents in determining their essential needs, promoting their rights to a safe environment and protecting their rights to survival, development and wellbeing in society. Achievements in governorate-based programs and projects in turn contribute to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide program services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality and inclusion in the country.

Core Values

Core competencies

Functional Competencies:

A University Degree in education, psychology, sociology or other social science field is required.

A minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in social development planning and management in youth programmes is required. Relevant experience in youth and related areas, program/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.

Fluency in English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset

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