Duty stations: Dadaab

Task Description

Under the direct supervision of the Education Specialist the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Education Specialist the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Support efforts to enhance system strengthening at the county level, reinforcing sustainability and the inclusion of refugees in Early Childhood Education and Development (ECDE) county development plans. • Assist in the development of age-appropriate educational and play activities. • Participate in empowering the ECDE workforce with entrepreneurial skills, supporting adoles-cent mothers, and improving educational access. • Support the engagement of parents, caregivers, and communities in early childhood education initiatives to strengthen their participation and support. • Participate in supporting flexible, multiple pathways for out of school adolescents who enabling them to re-enter the formal education system. • Assist in the strengthening of the Accelerated Education Programme (AEP) curriculum and pol-icy frameworks to enhance educational outcomes for marginalized youth. • Contribute to facilitating basic literacy, numeracy, life skills, and other participatory learning ac-tivities in child friendly spaces. • Support Teacher Professionals Development (TPD) initiatives for teachers and other education personnel. • Support the delivery of comprehensive skills development training programs, ensur-ing they are needs-based and market-driven to promote employment opportunities. • Contribute to integrated digital and media skills training, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)-related entrepreneurship, and social innovation skills building initiatives. • Assist in organizing participatory and creative learning activities such as inter/intra school com-petitions science fairs, bootcamps, and science clubs. • Support the promotion of environmental awareness and improvements in schools. • Contribute to mentorship activities for in-school adolescents.

Competencies and values

Adaptability and Flexibility Building Trust Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication Ethics and Values Integrity Judgment and Decision-making Planning and Organizing Professionalism Respect for Diversity Self-Management Technological Awareness Working in Teams

Living conditions and remarks

The UNV will be based in Dadaab refugee camp working from the UNICEF/UNHCR offices in Dadaab. The camp faces challenging living conditions due to its remote, semi-arid environment, with refugees residing in temporary shelters made from tarpaulin and mud. Access to clean water is limited, sanitation facilities are basic, healthcare services are stretched thin, and economic opportunities are scarce, leading many refugees to rely on small-scale businesses or aid. Despite these hardships, the camp has a strong community spirit and ongoing efforts to improve conditions and provide support *** Eligibility criteria include: *** • Young people aged 20-32. • Refugees, asylum seekers, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and migrants • In their motivation statement, applicants can demonstrate they face learning to earning barriers. • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. • Candidates living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.