Non-Staff ConsultantYOUTH PROJECT JUNIOR CONSULTANT for SOCIAL and HUMAN SCIENCES

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Field Office

Duty Station: Jakarta

Job Family: Social and Human Sciences

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Duty Station Time) : 07/05/2025

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

UNESCO is inviting written proposals from Individual Consultants for the work assignment described below:

The written proposal should comprise:

1. A Technical Proposal consisting of:

1. Most recent curriculum vitae; and
2. A technical proposal of no more than three pages outlining the consultant’s approach for succesfull youth project implementation, timeline, and relevant past projects.

1. A financial proposal of no more than one page specifying total compensation in USD. Please identify any travel costs separately (if applicable).

Your proposal should be submitted by e-mail no later than 7-MAY-2025. E-mails proposals and any supporting documents must be in ENGLISH and should not exceed 5MB.

The e-mail address for submission: recruitment.jakarta@unesco.org and CC to shs.jak@unesco.org

FOR FURTHER QUESTION PLEASE email to shs.jak@unesco.org

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BACKGROUND

For over 20 years, UNESCO has been working with thousands of young people worldwide by establishing and supporting youth-led initiatives and networks, strengthening youth capacities, fostering their knowledge production, and creating dialogue spaces between youth, policymakers and other partners. UNESCO understands that young people embody hope for better, innovative, and more effective solutions to the world’s challenges, which align with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 2045 Vision of Indonesia.

This year, UNESCO Jakarta Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS) aims to implement youth capacity building activity, the “Youth as Researchers” (hereafter “YAR”) programme. YAR aims to enhance the ability of youth to conduct quality research and thus contribute to solving current societal challenges in Indonesia.

OBJECTIVES

The main purpose of the consultancy is to coordinate the overall delivery of the 2025 Social and Human Sciences Programme on YAR programme during the project implementation period, liaising with UNESCO, implementing partners, participating universities, youth researchers, and academic advisors.

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OUTPUTS

The expected outputs from this assignment are, but not limited to, organization of online and in-person training sessions for youth participants, facilitating and leading stakeholder coordination meetings, and the dissemination of youth research outputs. The Individual Consultant shall also prepare the reporting and final project outcome documents.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Jakarta, the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist for Social and Human Sciences (SHS), the Individual Consultant shall:

1. Coordinate the launch event:

• Liaise with UNESCO partners and university partners to coordinate the recruitment of youth participants with inclusivity and gender approaches for the YAR programme.
• Liaise and deliver the event launch preparation including but not limited to development of agenda, logistical preparation, and identify suitable presenters.

1. Manage the implementation:

• Contribute to the development of YAR curriculum that covers i.e the following:
  • Social inclusion research
  • Methodology and Data collection and analysis
  • Research science communication
• Lead the coordination and ensure smooth delivery of online research trainings.
• Organize and regularly update project database of participants (in line with UNESCO data and privacy guidelines).
• Review the first submissions of the youth research outputs and final submissions of the research outputs and finalize project outputs in consultation with UNESCO and partners in accordance with UNESCO standards and procedures.
• Coordinate the final in-person camp (“Knowledge Summit”) at a date TBC by UNESCO.

1. Support the programme reporting including financial and narrative reports as directed by the Programme Specialist for SHS.
2. Contribute to articles/write-ups for publications/websites, newsletters, press releases for youth related projects.
3. Regularly update with the latest development of the activities with regular communication via electronic means.
4. Strive for a gender-balanced approach throughout the project planning and delivery phases. Where possible, ensure gender-parity of participants and include the gender data in the list of speakers and participants.
5. Carry out and support the implementation of youth related projects as directed by UNESCO Director the SHS Programme Specialist.
6. UNESCO will bear travel cost (air ticket from Point of origin/JAK/Point of origin), terminal fares, visa application costs, and any field missions undertaken whilst on duty.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in social-sciences, environmental sciences, international development, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience and engagement in youth programs.
• A holistic understanding in research process, supported by experience in conducting research would be an asset.
• Extensive project management experience with the ability to manage projects and teams independently.
• Extensive working experience in Asia and the Pacific in the area of youth development.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, importantly Excel.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Previous engagement with United Nations agencies, or other international non-governmental organizations would be an asset.
• Ability to design e-communication materials would be an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULE

• Based in UNESCO Office in Jakarta.
• UNESCO will provide a return ticket from the home base to Jakarta and a visa application fee (if applicable).
• UNESCO will bear field missions travel cost undertaken whilst on duty.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

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