Associate – Tribal Development, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

## Associate – Tribal Development, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India - Organization:UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund - Field location:Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - Office:UNFPA in Bhopal Description of assignment title:Associate – Tribal Development Assignment country:India Work location:On UN premises Expected start date:12/01/2026 Duration:6 monthsLong-term benefits and allowances Sustainable Development Goal:3. Good health and well-being Volunteer category:Associate UCoS from Apr2026 Work schedule:Full-time Number of Assignments:1 Mission and objectives: - UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan, focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. UNFPA has been operating in India since 1974. - Madhya Pradesh offers a significant opportunity to establish a strategic partnership with the Tribal Development Department and strengthen linkages between UNFPA’s state-level work and the national Adi Yuva Fellows initiative, which was also implemented in Madhya Pradesh with the Tribal Welfare Department. The assignment will support efforts to build a comprehensive national–state partnership focused on tribal adolescents and youth, while exploring opportunities for resource mobilization and scale-up of the Umang Youth Programme within the Tribal Development Department. - Based on initial engagement with the Department, there is strong interest in and appetite for collaboration on life skills education and Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) issues among adolescents in tribal schools. The position will support UNFPA in developing an inter-sectoral model, identifying opportunities to leverage existing government platforms and resources, and building a sustainable partnership that can be taken to scale. - Under the direct supervision of the State Head of Office, Madhya Pradesh, the UN Associate Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: - • Support mapping and strengthening of linkages between national Adi Yuva Fellows initiatives and state-level tribal youth programmes. - • Support engagement with the Tribal Development Department to develop a strategic partnership focusing on adolescent life skills and Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) issues in schools/ hostels in Tribal areas. - • Contribute to the development of an inter-sectoral model for integrating life skills and SRH within tribal education and youth programmes. - • Support identification of government schemes, platforms and resources that can be leveraged for programme financing and scale-up. - • Support documentation of emerging opportunities, partnerships and models for resource mobilization and replication. - • Assist in stakeholder coordination, evidence generation, presentations and communication materials to strengthen the partnership and scale-up agenda. - The assignment will therefore provide strategic and operational support to establish a sustainable Tribal Development–UNFPA partnership, while creating opportunities to leverage government resources and scale adolescent and youth-focused interventions. - Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment. Additional eligibility criteria: - This assignment is funded by the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and therefore only students currently enrolled at KIIT University are eligible to apply. - Students from Scheduled Tribes communities are especially encouraged to apply. Assignment requirements - English, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable - Hindi, Level: Fluent, Required Required education level: - Bachelor's degree in (Currently enrolled) in Social Work, Development Studies, Public Health, Sociology, Psychology, Education, Rural/Tribal Development, Programme Management or another relevant field. Competencies and values: - • Adaptability and Flexibility - • Commitment and Motivation - • Commitment to Continuous Learning - • Judgement and Decision-making - • Planning and Organizing - • Respect for Diversity - • Technological Awareness Skills and experience: - Demonstrated interest and/or experience in: - • Adolescent and youth development, particularly issues related to life skills education, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and youth engagement. - • Tribal development, social inclusion, rural development or working with vulnerable and marginalized communities. - • Supporting programme planning, implementation, coordination, research, documentation and stakeholder engagement. - • Mapping and analysis of government programmes, schemes, platforms and opportunities relevant to adolescent and youth development. - • Supporting evidence generation, preparation of presentations, reports, concept notes, and communication materials. - • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded. - • Strong written and verbal communication skills. - • Basic understanding of adolescent and youth development issues. - • Coordination and stakeholder engagement. - • Preparation of presentations and communication materials. - • Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel. - • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and adapt to a multi-stakeholder environment. - • Knowledge of Hindi and English would be an advantage. Area(s) of expertise: - Community development, Knowledge management, research, reporting