Mission and objectivesUNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education. UNICEF has spent nearly 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence whose goal is to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers and policy makers to help all children realize their rightsโespecially the most disadvantaged.
ContextUN Volunteers should be provided with equal duty of care as extended to all host entity personnel. Host entity support to the UN Volunteer includes, but is not limited to: โข Introductory briefings about the organization and office-related context including security, emergency procedures, good cultural practice, and orientation to the local environment. โข Support with arrival administration including setting-up of bank accounts, residence permit applications and completion of other official processes as required by the host government or host entity. โข Structured guidance, mentoring and coaching by a supervisor including a clear work plan and performance appraisal. โข Access to office space, equipment, IT support and any other systems and tools required to complete the objectives of the assignment including a host entity email address. โข Access to shared host entity corporate knowledge, training and learning. โข Inclusion of the volunteer in emergency procedures such as evacuations. โข Leave management. โข DSA for official travel, when applicable. โข All changes in the Description of Assignment occurring between recruitment and arrival or during the assignment need to be formalized with the United Nations Volunteer Programme. โข Investigate misconduct: sharing reports with the UNV. โข Provide emergency assistance, e.g. the death of volunteer or medical evacuation, in collaboration with UNV. Accept letters of guarantees or potential liabilities for covering medical costs not claimable under medical insurance in extraordinary situations (e.g. isolation facilities` services during pandemics)
Task DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist and the technical guidance of the Planning & Monitoring Specialist, the National UN Youth Volunteer will be responsible for the following tasks: I. Programme Planning and Monitoring: โข Provide technical support and assist the Planning & Monitoring Specialist in developing and reviewing work plans, emergency preparedness, and response plans. โข Assist in designing and updating monitoring tools and methodologies to ensure accurate and reliable data collection. โข Conduct field visits on a systematic and regular basis to monitor program implementation. โข Collect, analyze, and make data available for key programme and management indicators reports to inform decision-making at the field office management level. โข Compile and synthesize data to provide actionable insights to the Section and national partners to support planning efforts. โข Provide support to monitor and coordinate the performance of the Third-Party Monitoring Facilitators, ensuring timely, accurate data collection and reporting. This includes preparation of the monthly monitoring plans, addressing operational challenges, and facilitating the integration of Third-Party Monitoring Facilitators (TPMFs) findings into program improvements. โข Assess the impact of programmes and policies and regularly report on progress. II. Humanitarian Response and Emergency Preparedness: โข Assist the Planning and Monitoring Specialist in leading UNICEF's technical efforts to gather critical information on populations affected by emergencies and disasters. โข Participate in assessment missions, including inter agency missions, and intersect oral assessment. โข Support to monitor high-frequency humanitarian indicators, focusing on the use of routine and administrative data collection. III. Information Management and Coordination: โข Support office overall coordination function, including organizing weekly meetings, preparing meeting minutes, tracking action points, and ensuring necessary follow-up. โข Assist in the collection and analysis of data related to program activities. โข Support the development and maintenance of Sector/Sub-Sector information management systems. โข Support the programmes in ensuring data is appropriately dis aggregated by gender, age, disability, and other key variables for effective reporting and decision-making. โข Assist in data validation and quality control to ensure that information presented is reliable, accurate, and coherent. IV. Capacity Building and Technical Support: โข Support organizes training sessions and workshops for UNICEF staff and partners on the use of PM&E tools and systems. V. Governance Support: โข Assist in facilitating dialogue between UNICEF, government counterparts, and key partners to support child-focused governance initiatives. โข Help organize and document meetings, consultations, and workshops between UNICEF and government stakeholders. VI. Additional Responsibilities: โข Provide general assistance to the Planning and Monitoring team in any other related activities as requested by supervisors or office management โข Participate in meetings, workshops, and other events as required, representing UNICEF in discussions related to planning and monitoring. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: โข Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day). โข Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. โข Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities. โข Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. โข Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers. โข Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
Competencies and valuesโข Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEF; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferable to UNICEF procedures and rules, ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client oriented. โข Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviors. โข Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment, ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues. โข Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. โข Planning and organizing effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities. โข Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports. โข Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort. โข Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, and commitment towards UNICEFโs mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.
Living conditions and remarksRiver Nile State is in Northern Sudan approximately 500 km from Port Sudan, it has an area of 122,123 kmยฒ and an estimated population of 2,054,245 (2025 est). It is made up of seven localities. and is characterized by a predominantly conservative Sudanese culture. The climate is notably hot, especially between May and July. However, during the winter season, which lasts from November to March, temperatures drop significantly. The security situation is very stable, allowing UN personnel to live in private residences within the town. Atbara benefits from a relatively reliable supply of electricity and water. Internet access is available via a private cable provider in most of the areas, with 4G coverage extending throughout the town. Most daily necessities can be purchased at local markets. While malaria is present, it is not prevalent. However, the town experienced a Cholera outbreak in 2024. Health services are accessible at the local hospitals & health centers in Atbara.