Deadline: 16 September 2015
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently inviting applications from the eligible applicants for the post of UNV District Youth Coordinator based in Mumbai, India.
UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion.
Key Job Responsibilities
The UNV District Youth Coordinator will perform the following functions-
- Maintaining close liaison with District Administration, developmental departments & NGOs.
- Promoting the self-reliant Youth Clubs;
- Identifying training needs of Youth club functionaries and organizing training programmes;
- Assessing the needs and problems of various sections of youth in the district;
- Preparing the Annual Action plan of programmes and activities, proper programmes and activities
- Assisting Youth Clubs/NGOs in the formulation of project proposals under Schemes of Financial Assistance of Central Government Departments/Agencies;
- Preparing village, block and district profiles;
- Preparing documentation and circulation of supportive and publicity material, maintenance or records and reports;
- Conducting periodic meetings of District Advisory Committee (DAC), National Youth Corps (NYC) Volunteers and Youth Clubs and proper maintenance of NYK office including personnel administration, coordination with publicity media for image building of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- At least a University level degree (Bachelor Degree) in Political/Development Sciences or related fields.
- A Masters level Degree in Political/Development Sciences or related field will be considered as an added advantage.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in administration and monitoring. Preferably in administration, management and monitoring of youth, volunteerism, economic and social development issues
- Good analytical skills (including writing skills), good inter-personal skills and the ability to work under pressure, both independently and as part of a team.
- Sound coordination skills will be an added advantage.
- Fluency in English and Hindi/local language of the district.
- Experience in the use of computers and office software packages, (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point, etc.).
- Willingness to travel.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNDP.
