Youth Empowerment Associate, Doha

## Youth Empowerment Associate, Doha - Organization:UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund - Office:UNICEF in Doha Description of assignment title:Youth Empowerment Associate Assignment country:Qatar Work location:On UN premises Expected start date:11/01/2026 Duration:12 monthsLong-term benefits and allowances Sustainable Development Goal:4. Quality education Volunteer category:Associate UCoS from Apr2026 Work schedule:Full-time Number of Assignments:1 Mission and objectives: - UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, save lives, help children thrive, and realize the rights and wellbeing of children and young people, especially the most vulnerable. In Qatar, UNICEF supports national priorities through upstream technical assistance, policy advisory support, systems strengthening, and partnerships in areas including youth and adolescent development, education, child protection, and social policy. UNICEF’s work with youth in Qatar focuses on meaningful participation, skills development, learning-to-earning pathways, wellbeing, and strengthening national systems and partnerships that enable young people to contribute to sustainable development. - The UN Volunteer will support UNICEF’s Youth and Adolescent Development work, with a primary focus on youth empowerment, participation, skills development, entrepreneurship, and transition-to-earning pathways. The assignment will contribute to partnership engagement, programme support, research, drafting, and coordination linked to ongoing youth priorities and collaboration with government and other stakeholders. - The assignment will also support knowledge generation, practical youth-focused initiatives, and the development of scalable approaches that strengthen systems, partnerships, and opportunities for young people. - International UN Associate Volunteers in Qatar are entitled to: - • Volunteer living allowance $ 2,271.9 - • Entry Kumpsum $3,500 - • Annual and learning leaves; - • Free Medical and life insurance; - • Free access to different learning platforms. - For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: - https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service - Under the direct supervision of the Youth and Adolescent Development Manager, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: - - Support the implementation and follow-up of youth empowerment, participation, skills development, and entrepreneurship-related activities under the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF ) workplan with the Government of Qatar. - - Assist in coordination with government counterparts, youth-focused partners, universities, and other stakeholders engaged in youth development initiatives. - - Contribute to the preparation of concept notes, briefing notes, presentations, talking points, meeting summaries, and other background materials related to youth priorities and partnership discussions. - - Support mapping and documentation of youth programmes, partnership opportunities, and relevant initiatives related to skilling, entrepreneurship, innovation, and transition-to-earning pathways. - - Assist in organizing meetings, consultations, workshops, and youth engagement activities with government and partner stakeholders. - - Contribute to research, desk reviews, and evidence gathering related to youth development, youth skills, entrepreneurship, participation, and learning-to-earning priorities. - - Support the development of knowledge products, internal updates, and communication materials related to youth programming and partnerships. - - Assist with activity tracking, follow-up on agreed action points, and reporting processes related to the UNICEF youth workplan and related partnership initiatives. - - Participate in efforts to ensure that youth perspectives are reflected in programme discussions, activities, and partnership processes. - - Contribute to identifying promising practices and practical approaches that may inform future youth programming and partnership development. - Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment. Additional eligibility criteria: - Please note that this assignment is open only to civil servants and employees of government bodies in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Only eligible candidates will be considered. Assignment requirements - English, Level: Fluent, Required - Arabic, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable Required education level: - Bachelor's degree in Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields is required: Social Sciences, International Development, Public Policy, Education, Youth Development, Business Administration, Economics, International Relations, Entrepreneurship, or another relevant field. Competencies and values: - Adaptability and Flexibility - Commitment and Motivation - Commitment to Continuous Learning - Planning and Organizing - Respect for Diversity - Technological Awareness Skills and experience: - - Demonstrated interest and/or experience in youth development, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, innovation, employability, skills development, education, or related programme areas. - - Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture (i.e., studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; - - Experience in programme support, research, drafting, coordination, and engagement with government or partners is desirable. - - Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; previous volunteer or international/multicultural experience is an advantage. Area(s) of expertise: - Administration, Project management, programme development, strategy, Finance, accounting