United Nations system for human settlements and focal point for coordinated implementation of the Habitat Agenda, as well as the human settlements chapter of Agenda 21, and the MDG Goal 7 Target 11 of significantly improving the lives of at least 100 million slum dwellers by the year 2020.
UN-HABITAT was mandated under a resolution GC 19/13 to work closely with local governments and representatives of civil society to raise awareness and improve national policies and local strategies to reduce urban poverty as well as to enhance social inclusion and social justice. Under this mandate, UN-HABITAT is to establish resource centres that would act as One Stop Youth Centre, a centre where youth can access skills and information related to their development needs.
The UN Joint Programme on Population (UNJPP) developed four outcome areas where different UN agencies were required to provide interventions geared to realizing the developed outcomes. UN-HABITAT is expected to contribute towards outcome 3 which is “Youth and Vulnerable groups have competitive skill and opportunities to participate in the economy including urban development”. This outcome aims at contributing to building youth skills and opportunities to actively participate in the economy for sustainable livelihoods.
Therefore, UN-HABITAT having implemented One Stop centre models in other parts of the world including Kampala, City Council – Uganda, is replicating the model in Arua Municipality.
The aim of the project is to enhance the capacity of the Government of Uganda- the municipality of Arua to empower vulnerable urban youth for socio-economic inclusion and development. Through the establishment of a One Stop Youth Centre (OSYC) in Arua the Municipality will enhance the capacity of youth and youth organizations to acquire and promote entrepreneurship skills for income generation and livelihoods and governance . It will also strengthen the capacity of Arua Municipality to undertake youth development activities
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Habitat Programme Manager, the Programme Coordinator will provide technical assistance to the HPM as well as relevant partners for guaranteeing a smooth and coordinated implementation of Arua One Stop Youth Centre Project, Kampala One Stop Youth Centre and the youth programme in Uganda. The Programme Coordinator who will be based in Kampala, would primarily be responsible for guiding, facilitating, managing, and coordinating the implementation of UN-Habitat and youth programme in Uganda.
Post Title: Programme Coordinator
Level/Grade: SB 3
Application Deadline: 27 January, 2012
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Languages Required: English
Starting Date: 1st March 2012
Duration of Initial Contract: 1year (renewable)
How to apply: For further details on the terms of reference and application processes, please visit http://jobs.undp.org and submit applications based on the instructions provided online. Only online applications are accepted.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
UNDP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.
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