Youth Project Associate

The objective of this assignment is to support youth programming and the implementation of the Youth Leadership programme at the country level as well as the regional and global level. The Project Associate will work under the supervision and guidance of the UNDP Youth Focal Points both at the country and regional levels. S/he will be an integral part of the UNDP Country office and Regional Programme team and will play an important role supporting UNDP’s Country Offices and partners, with a strong focus on coordination, advocacy, planning, and evaluation. This assignment is part of the Arab Youth Delegates Programme in partnership with the Arab Youth Center.

• Highly motivated, pleasant character with good team work spirit;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Available for flexible working hours if necessary;
• Proficiency of English and Arabic languages is a must;
• Good computer skills in both English and Arabic;
• Strong writing and communication skills;
• Demonstrated experience in administration, financial recording, and logistics;
• Ability to accommodate and adapt to changing working environment;
• Systematic and organized, with an ability to be flexible, creative and adaptive;
• Ability to perform a variety of standard tasks related to screening and collecting of project documentation, projects data entering, preparation of revisions, filing, provision of information, and reporting.

• Knowledge of Syria Context;
• Experience in Youth leadership initiatives at national and/or sub-national level;
• Knowledge of SDGs and Agenda 2030 and SDGs Localisation;
• Knowledge of UNDP work, design thinking and innovation is an asset.