JOB DESCRIPTION
Trusteeship sector : Field Office
Place of assignment: Abidjan
Job category: Education
Type of contract : Non-permanent staff
Duration of the contract : From 1 to 6 months
Recruitment open to : External candidates
Closing of applications (midnight Paris time) : 01-FEV-2024
Fundamental values of’UNESCO : Commitment to’Organisation, integrity, respect for diversity, professionalism
SUMMARY OF DUTIES OF THE POSITION
The O3 Programme seeks to respond to the main challenges faced by the countries of’Sub-Saharan Africa and promotes a sub-Saharan Africa where positive health outcomes, d’education and’equality of the sexes are a reality for adolescents. L’UNESCO, through the O3 Programme, will collaborate with various countries of’Africa sub-Saharan, including the Ivory Coast, to expand and consolidate’ access of youth and adolescents to Health and Healthy Living Education (SHEA) and Sexual and Reproductive Health services and environments d’healthy, safe and inclusive learning.
The O3 Programme aims to :
1. Support a supportive policy and institutional environment for the implementation of school health programmes that include ESVS and the prevention of school violence ;
2. Helping countries to intensify and strengthen the delivery of accurate, rights-based education and learning’, transformers of gender and good quality on the’ESC and the prevention of school violence. ;
3. Empower AJs and respect their right to make decisions and drive change in their lives and communities using digital innovations. ;
4. Promote the creation of safer and more inclusive school and community environments with links to accessible and youth-friendly SRH services ;
5. Strengthen the implementation of the program thanks to the evidence generated by monitoring, evaluation, research and learning.
Implemented at the UNESCO Abidjan Office since 2018, the O3 program contributes in Côte d’Ivoire to an improvement in Education for Health and Health ( ESVS ) and responses to Gender Violence in School ( VGMS ). To this end, numerous activities are carried out with Ivorian institutions, teachers, pedagogical supervisors and communities, in order to be able to achieve the objectives of the O3 program in Côte d’Ivoire.
The Cote d’Ivoire organises the’Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). The’organization of this CAN, is an occasion of all the attentions and of’ important mobilization of all the social classes because of the continental scope of the’event and the massive arrival of foreign delegations.
The risks related to the collateral effects of’ such a large gathering event are quite perceptible for youth including deviances,’use of narcotics, risky behaviors and sexuality, etc, sources of unwanted early pregnancies, the spread of HIV, STIs, among others; all of which would destroy significant investments in health, well-being and the future of young people.
In this context, it will aim to strengthen the resilience of young people and football fans to threats.
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Also the consultant will be responsible for (i) Designing modules and messages of popularization of’ESVS, (ii) strengthening the capacities of the stakeholders targeted by’UNESCO (DJ, bloggers, etc, members of the restaurant platform) ; (iii) d’ to monitor the awareness raised by the various actors.
B. GENERAL OBJECTIVE
To ensure the dissemination of awareness messages on’ESVS through media campaigns and in Fan ZONES/Villages Can
B.1 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
– Design modules and messages for popularizing’ESVS with communities ;
– Organize training for Disc-jockeys (Dj), Bloggers and members of the restaurant platform on’ESVS and Hello Ado ;
– Carry out a follow-up during the various sensitizations in the Can Villages during and after.
B.2 EXPECTED RESULTS
o Modules and messages for the popularization of’ESVS to the communities are designed ;
o Training sessions for Disc-jockeys (Dj), Bloggers and members of the restaurant platform on’ESVS and Hello Ado are organized ;
o A follow-up of the various sensitizations in the Can Villages is carried out during and after the CAN.
To this end, the’ authority of the Head of Office and Resident Representative of’UNESCO, under the supervision of the’ administrator of the Education Programme and under the responsibility of the Coordinator of the O3 Programme, is, to which the contractor (e) will relate for all matters relating to his mission, the/consultant(e) will have to perform the following tasks.
C.TACHES TO BE DONE
The contractor ;
– Propose a detailed work agenda ;
-Propose two modules life skills and knowledge of the body and messages on the’ESVS ;
– Organize training sessions for the benefit of DJs, bloggers, members of the restaurant platform, etc, ngos and’ all the actors targeted by’UNESCO for awareness raising during the CAN ;
– Will carry out a follow-up of the actions of mobilization of the’ESVS within the framework of the CAN.
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SKILLS (Fundamental /Managerial)
Responsibility (F)
Communication (F)
Innovation (F)
Knowledge sharing and constant willingness to’improvement (F)
Planning and organization (F)
Culture of the result (F)
Working in teams (F)
Professionalism (F)
For more information, please consult the UNESCO Competence Referential.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education
Bachelor in Social Sciences or Other Related Field
Experience
Minimum 5 ( five ) years of professional experience in the field of expertise of the position
Skills
Good knowledge of Complete Sexuality Education ( ECS )
Ability to supervise teams
Ability to exchange with multisectoral teams
Languages
Excellent mastery of French ( written, read and spoken )
Good knowledge of English ( written, read and spoken )
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all applicants must complete an online application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO website careers. No changes can be made to the submitted application.
The assessment of candidates is based on the criteria of the vacancy notice and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconferencing, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment of candidates.
Please note that only the selected candidates will be contacted and that the candidates for the final selection stage will be subject to a verification of the references on the basis of the information provided.
’UNESCO recalls that the dominant consideration in the recruitment of staff must be the need to’Organisation to provide the services of people with the highest qualities of work, competence and’integrity. ’UNESCO applies a policy of zero tolerance to’ with regard to any form of harassment. ’UNESCO is committed to achieving and maintaining a fair and diverse geographical distribution, and, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all levels, ’UNESCO is committed to achieving a diversity of personnel in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Applications from nationals of’Member States not and underrepresented (please click here for the latest update) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged. Individuals from minority and indigenous groups, as well as persons with disabilities, are also encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Global mobility is required for staff members who are appointed to international positions.
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