UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children.

To save
their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work
for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.
UNICEF Office in Serbia is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of:

UN Youth Volunteer in Youth Engagement

Duration of the assignment: 12 months

Under the direct supervision of Deputy Representative of UNICEF Serbia, the UN Youth Volunteer will undertake the
following tasks:
• Assist in mapping, identification and engagement of key partners for youth from NGOs and private sector;
• Participate and assist in youth-related activities and workshops;
• Support youth programming review and technology analysis to make recommendations on new features,
programmatic development, and maintaining the programme’s relevance to Serbian youth;
• Support digital safety from youth perspective & participation research;
• Identify ways that connectivity of people, processes and data play an inclusive role for the most excluded and
stigmatized young people;
• Support the utilization of the UNICEF Serbia U-Report social monitoring tool.
Please refer to the UNV webpage for more detailed job description:
https://www.unv.org/special-calls/un-youth-volunteer-youth-engagement

Required qualifications:
• UN Youth Volunteer must be between 18 and 29 years for the whole duration of the assignment;
• University degree in social sciences, public administration, law, public health, nutrition or international
relations;
• One to two years’ experience in a youth network NGO or government sector, preferably in the field of
emergency response or youth participation;
• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the field of youth, ICT, development, public/private partnerships;
• Motivation to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others;
• Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills;
• Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team;
• Flexibility and openness to learning and new experiences;
• Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions;
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work,
internship) would be highly regarded;
• Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others);
• Excellent speaking and writing skills in both Serbian and English language.

If you are interested in taking on this opportunity and believe that you match the stated requirements, please
follow this link to apply: https://www.unv.org/special-calls/un-youth-volunteer-youth-engagement
Deadline for applications: 11th September 2018.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of
gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a
part of the organization.