Job Summary: 

The consultancy aims to provide comprehensive technical guidance in the design, planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of volunteer engagement to support UNICEF programming in Belarus.

Scope of Work:

The VE Consultant will perform the following key tasks under the direct supervision of HIV/AIDS and YAD Specialist.

The focus will be on promoting UNICEF volunteering, building the capacity of adolescents and young people, and actively engaging them in volunteer activities and fundraising to address the needs of the most vulnerable children and adolescents.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Volunteering at UNICEF in Belarus:

• leading volunteers’ engagement including the most vulnerable adolescents and youth (with disabilities, practicing risky behavior, living in institutions, small cities and rural areas, in contact/conflict with the law, in crisis situations, from migrant or refugee communities) in UNICEF programme activities/interventions design, planning, implementation (Child Protection, Early Childhood Development, Social Policy, Youth and Adolescents Development) as well as M&E, Communication and Partnership;
• supporting capacity building of volunteers focusing on the universal skills development including inclusion, diversity and gender lens in the activities development and implementation;
• supporting coordinating and organizing  peer-to-peer trainings by volunteers  for children, including those from vulnerable groups on such topics , as 21 century skills development, eco-friendly behaviour and climate change, prevention of bullying/ cyberbullying and promotion of cybersafety, HLS, on the use of social networks, etc;
• supporting the engagement of children with disabilities in volunteering events in partnership with NGOs, including but not limited to  Belarusian Association for helping children and young people with disabilities (ОО «БелАПДИиМИ»), Belarussian Children Fund, BelAU, etc.;
• facilitating the promotion of green skills and environmental awareness among volunteers through the organization of green activities, ex. plogging races;
• facilitating engagement of UNICEF volunteers in sports for development activities such as Pershi Rovar, “Papa, Mama, Ya – football family”, football games, Half marathon, etc. focusing on the most vulnerable and marginalized children and adolescents in coordination with Minsk City Executive Committee, Football club “BATE”, Athletics Federation, Belarusian Committee of Special Olympics, Belarussian Football Federation, etc.

Terms of Reference / Key Deliverables / Delivery Deadlines are available here  ADAP VE Consultant Deliverables & Delivery Deadline.pdf

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education:

• University degree (at least Bachelors) in the social/behavioral sciences including but not limited to communication, marketing, sports, international relations or in a related technical field

Work experience/Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

• A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in volunteer engagement and sports for development;
• An experience in design, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities related to networking and partnerships for child rights.
• Work experience related to advocacy, communication, social mobilization and partnerships, including proven experience of working with government and civil society groups.
• Knowledge of UNICEF mission, vision and core values is required
• Knowledge of Convention of the Rights of the Child, Human Rights Based Approach, Results-based management, gender issues, climate change, child participation and strategic partnership is required
• Work experience with UNICEF and other UN agencies is an asset.

Skills

• Substantial skills in working with and for adolescents and addressing adolescents development and participation issues;
• Good communication skills and ability to liaise with national, international and SCOs partners;
• Good managerial and organizational skills in arranging events with and for children and adolescents;
• Experience in facilitation of training activities for children and adolescents;
• Ability to engage adolescents in volunteer activities;
• High level of responsibility and ability to meet deadlines.

Language

• Fluency in Russian and English.

Competencies:

• Builds and maintains partnerships: Develop a network of formal and informal contacts through participation in networks or consultations with others.
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness: Display sensitivity and adjust language and tone, ensuring it is not demeaning or aggressive; Recognize own strengths and limitations, learning from mistakes made; Display appropriate ethical behaviours, refraining from discriminatory* language and actions.
• Drive to achieve results for impact: Plan and take ownership for delivering tasks with minimal supervision; Pay attention to detail, producing work of a high standard; Monitor activities on a regular basis, reviewing work plan to ensure progress and delivery; Ensure the completion of tasks, while addressing obstacles and bottlenecks.
• Innovates and embraces change: Review work practices, analyzing evidence-based trends to apply new methods and techniques; Respond flexibly to changing circumstances, priorities and deadlines; Display creativity, experiment with new approaches and demonstrate openness to changing existing practices.
• Manage ambiguity and complexity: Demonstrate resilience and composure, get things done despite challenges and maintain performance levels in pressured, adverse and uncertain environments

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24