Youth Participation and Empowerment Associate

UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency with the mission to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA calls for the realization of reproductive rights for all and supports access to a wide range of sexual and reproductive health services – including voluntary family planning, maternal health care and comprehensive sexuality education.

UNFPA has been active in Bangladesh since 1974 to achieve the three transformative results - ambitions that promise to change the world for every man, woman and young person to 1) end unmet need for family planning, 2) to end preventable maternal death, and 3) to end gender-based violence and harmful practices. Currently, UNFPA is implementing 10th Country Programme (2022-2026) in Bangladesh. UNFPA’s main office is in Dhaka, while there is a sub-office in Cox’s Bazar to coordinate UNFPA’s humanitarian efforts in response to the Rohingya refugee crisis.

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman and girls to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA places an emphasis on the need to ensure every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Analyst - Adolescent and Youth (A&Y), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

● Support the implementation of UNFPA's youth participation and empowerment strategy:
Collaborate with UNFPA teams and partners to put the UNFPA Strategy on Adolescent and Youth and My Body, My Life and My World Operational Guidance into action, ensuring alignment with UNFPA's goals and principles.

● Assist to build and maintain partnerships with youth-led organizations, networks, and UN
agencies, UN AYTWG and AYG: Actively seek out and establish strong relationships with diverse youth-led groups, fostering collaboration and mutual support.

● Provide technical assistance in the design and implementation of youth-led initiatives: Offer
expertise and guidance to youth organizations in developing and carrying out their projects,
ensuring they are impactful and sustainable.

● Assist with promotion of youth participation in decision-making processes: Create
opportunities and mechanisms for young people to have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect their lives and communities.

● Assist in advocating for youth-friendly policies and programs: Champion policies and
programs that respond to the specific needs and rights of young people, working to influence
decision-makers and stakeholders.

● Support to monitor and evaluate the impact of youth participation and empowerment
initiatives: Use appropriate tools and methods to track the progress and outcomes of youth focused activities, ensuring accountability and learning.

● Contribute to UNFPA's knowledge management and communications efforts: Share insights
and lessons learned from youth engagement work and help communicate UNFPA's youth-related activities to internal and external audiences.

Results/Expected Outputs:

● Increased number of youth-led organizations and networks actively engaged in UNFPA-supported initiatives.

● Number of youth-friendly policies and programs adopted or implemented at national or local levels.

● Increased number of youth participants in decision-making processes and platforms.

● Number of youth-led advocacy campaigns or initiatives launched and their reach.

● Increased website traffic, social media engagement, or media coverage of UNFPA youth programs.

● Best practices and lessons learned in youth engagement and participation are shared contributing to UNFPA's knowledge management.