Turkey: Internship, Youth participation in SDGs, EECARO

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

***Currently enrolled in a Master's or in a Ph.D. programme, or in the final year of a Bachelor’s programme; or within one year after graduation from a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. programme.* Excellent command of English***

Terms of Reference

Internship, youth voices and Youth, Peace and Security, EECARO

Position: Internship

Location: UNFPA East Europe & Central Asia Regional Office, Istanbul

Duration: 3-6 months, starting the beginning of October

Time: Full time; unpaid.

Overview

2019 is a year of inflection for the UNFPA. 25 years ago, 194 countries met in Cairo for the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). They agreed to set of action to address population issues based on the rights of the individuals. Now, 25 years later, the aspirations of ICPD are integrated in the Sustainable Development Goal, but there is a need for a renewed focus on the unfinished business.

Young people are a key concern and ICPD25 needs a strong reflection of how young people see the challenges and solution to ICPD’s unfinished business. ICPD25 needs the commitment of young people to drive change and transform approaches to deliver on ICPD Programme of Action. In November 2019 young people, civil society, government, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders will come together at the ICPD25 Nairobi summit to give new impetus and commit to aspirations of ICPD.

Under the guidance and supervision of UNFPA EECARO Programme Specialist for Adolescent and Youth, the intern will support to ensure youth voices at ICPD25 Nairobi summit and in the processes leading up to the summit, and in other processes following the summit.

In addition, the Intern will support the work on Youth, Peace and Security (YPS). In particular this relates to the follow-up of the Arab States and Eastern Europe and Central Asia bi-regional assessment of YPS and the implementation of the UNFPA regional office portion of the Supporting the Western Balkan's collective leadership on reconciliation: building capacity and momentum for the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) project.

Tasks and responsibilities

Tasks and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

· Compile, systematize, analyse and share results of consultations with young people on ICPD25 Nairobi summit.

· Support youth participation in ICPD related processes, including logistical support, developing and compiling background information.

· Contribute with creative ideas to reach young people; promote challenges, solution and commitments of young people in relation to ICPD25 and YPS.

· Prepare inputs, support youth mobilization for UNFPA’s engagement on ICPD25 and in relation to Youth, Peace and Security.

· Support social media and other communication.

· Support project management in relation to UNFPA regional office portion of the Supporting the Western Balkan's collective leadership on reconciliation: building capacity and momentum for the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) project

· Support the follow up to the Arab States and Eastern Europe and Central Asia bi-regional assessment of YPS

· Prepare social media communication relevant to young people and ICPD25 and YPS.

· Any other duties as required in terms of the assignment in question.

Qualifications and Experience

Interns should meet the following requirements:

· Education

Currently enrolled in a University programme in public health, medicine, sociology, population studies, international development, political science, international security studies, communications or other relevant field

· Desired Knowledge and Experience (1 or more of the following):

o Practical experience in youth mobilization, youth participation or youth work

o social research, evaluation, programme/project assessment experience

o project management/programme management experience

o practical experience with working ICPD or SDG agenda

o strong communications and writing skills in English

o advocacy, social media advocacy experience

o knowledge of the Eastern European and Central Asian region and/or Russian

Financial Aspects

Interns do not receive a salary or any other form of remuneration from UNFPA. The costs associated with an intern's participation in the programme must be assumed either by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students, or by the students themselves, who will have to meet living expenses as well as make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and other requirements. In addition, applicants must have medical insurance for the duration of the internship. Proof of insurance will need to be submitted before the internship begins.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your cover letter and resume to the following email address:
vacancies.eecaro@unfpa.org before 22 September 2019 indicating Internship, Youth participation in SDGs, EECARO, as a subject title.