Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is located in the newly established United Nations Youth Office. The Chief of Section, Partnerships, Advocacy and Communications reports to the Chief of Staff and works under overall guidance by the Assistant SecretaryGeneral for Youth Affairs. The United Nations Youth Office is a dedicated office for youth affairs in the United Nations Secretariat.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Chief of Section will serve as an advisor to the Assistant SecretaryGeneral on Youth Affairs on matters related to strategic partnerships, advocacy and communication activities of the newly established UN Youth Office. The Chief of Section will be responsible for the following: • Provides policy guidance to the Assistant SecretaryGeneral on conceptual strategy development and management of the implementation of Office’s mandate on promoting meaningful, inclusive and effective engagement of youth and youthled and youthfocused organizations in the work of the United Nations, forging innovative partnerships and leading communications efforts that adopt youthfriendly approach and strengthen outreach to marginalized youth, as stipulated in the resolution 76/306, and in line with overall strategies, policies and procedures of the United Nations. • Provides policy guidance to the Assistant SecretaryGeneral on conceptual strategy development and management of the implementation of Office’s mandate on promoting meaningful, inclusive and effective engagement of youth and youthled and youthfocused organizations in the work of the United Nations, forging innovative partnerships and leading communications efforts that adopt youthfriendly approach and strengthen outreach to marginalized youth, as stipulated in the resolution 76/306, and in line with overall strategies, policies and procedures of the United Nations. • Plans and oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Section, including, inter alia, Office’s leadership in developing advocacy initiatives on youth, fostering intergenerational and intercultural dialogues, championing youth solutions, contributions and role of youth as active agents of change, conducting analysis and supporting outreach activities to broker meaningful youth participation in decisionmaking across the UN system, and commissioning and publishing research and monitoring trends on the topic, and deploying technology and innovation and insightful data analysis in presenting visually compelling data; ensures that substantive work programmes and programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion, coordinating diverse projects in the Section, and, in liaison with other organizations of the United Nations System, donors and agencies as appropriate. • Manages, supervises and carries out the work programme of the Section under his/her responsibility. Coordinates the work carried out by the Section; provides programmatic and substantive reviews of drafts prepared by others. • Provides substantive input in the preparation of position papers and reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions, Committee for Programme Coordination, Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly and other policymaking organs, as appropriate, including the annual report by the SecretaryGeneral on the activities of the UN Youth Office • Contributes to the reporting to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance or on programmatic/ substantive issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in annual reports. • Ensures that the outputs produced by the Section maintain highquality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensures that all outputs produced by the Section under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates. • Prepares inputs for the work programme of the Section, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery. • Carries out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Section, including preparation of budgets, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on budget/programme performance, preparation of inputs for resultsbased budgeting, evaluation of staff performance (PA, interviews of candidates for job openings and evaluation of candidates. • Participates in the recruitment of staff for the Section taking due account to geographical and gender balance and other institutional values. • Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under their supervision. • Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the Section and across the United Nations system and its key partners working on youth matters. • Represents the United Nations Youth Office in interagency meetings, working groups, seminars, etc. on youthrelated issues. • Participates in international, regional or national meetings and provides programmatic/substantive expertise on youth , and holds programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other UN Entities and departments, academia, private sector, philanthropies, CSOs and youth.

Competencies

Professionalism: Ability to formulate clear communication and advocacy strategy. Experience in managing public and private partnerships including with donors, private sector, media, youth organizations and civil society. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having twoway communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches. Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. Managing performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decisionmaking authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risktaking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalenin business administration, finance, accounting, law, social science, communications, marketing, public affairs or related field is required. A firstlevel degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalenin the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

JobSpecific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in administration, budget, finance, human resources management or related is required. Experience in formulating and implementing youth specific advocacy campaigns is required. A minimum of five years of experience at the international level in youthfocused programmes is required. Experience in leading resource mobilization efforts for youth initiatives is required. Experience in managing public partnerships in a United Nation agency is desirable Experience in advocacy and communications with donors, the private sector and civil society is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable..

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competencybased interview.

Special Notice

Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfil the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHand cover letter. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 30 Nov 2023, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Cuba, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, GuineaBissau, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States o, Monaco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, TimorLeste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Applicants, who successfully go through a competitive recruitment process and are recommended for selection and/or inclusion in the roster of preapproved candidates for subsequent job openings at the same level and with similar functions, may have their application information and roster status shared with other UN Organizations. Such applicants may be contacted by other UN Organizations for similar job openings, subject to the confirmation of their interest. Placement on the roster is no guarantee of a future selection. The appointment or assignment and renewal are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a nonsmoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the SecretaryGeneral, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 2 (. Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira accountholder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York timon the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAININ. THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.