Shabab Balad – Youth Governance and Best Practices Research

Description of assignment (DoA) detailsAttention! Please note that this is an Online Volunteering assignment. It's a short-term, task-based and non-contractual remote assignment; Online Volunteers are not UN Volunteers and do not receive any allowance or entitlements as part of the Online Volunteer assignment but receive a certificate of appreciation after successful completion. In addition, UNV is not involved in the selection process or collaboration.Skip To ContentSelect SectionSelect SectionNO IMAGE AVAILABLEUNICEF9 days agoShabab Balad – Youth Governance and Best Practices ResearchEgypt1 weeks1assignment(s)Competitive recruitmentAdvertisement end date:27/05/2026GeneralDescription of assignment titleShabab Balad – Youth Governance and Best Practices ResearchAssignment countryEgyptExpected start dateInvalid DateNumber of Assignments1For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?1 - 5 hours per weekHost entityUNICEFModalityOnlineDuration1 weeksSustainable Development Goal Decent work and economic growthDetailsMission and objectivesUNICEF work in Egypt is focused on promoting sustainable development with multidimensional equity for children, embodying the fair chance for every child principle. In line with national priorities, UNICEF work in Egypt focuses on Early Childhood Development bridging the first 1000 days through the first years of formal education, as a key means by which multiple threats to children may be addressed through cross-sectoral linkages. The expected results of UNICEF’s work in Egypt will contribute to national efforts and priorities and the 2030 National Sustainable Development Strategy; as well as the United Nations Partnership for Development Framework (UNPDF 2018-2022). UNICEF’s programme in Egypt contributes to strengthen the knowledge base for more child-sensitive social protection, and improve three fundamental elements of the early childhood years (health, nutrition and development). UNICEF’s work on learning and protection covers all children of all ages, focusing on the most vulnerable children, children with disabilities and adolescent girls.ContextShabab Balad Egypt, supported by UNICEF, is currently undertaking efforts to strengthen and further institutionalize its governance systems, operational frameworks, and organizational structures to support sustainable programme implementation and effective coordination. To support this process, Shabab Balad seeks the contribution of an Online Volunteer to conduct research and compile global and regional best practices related to governance systems, institutional structures, accountability mechanisms, operational policies, and organizational management approaches relevant to youth platforms and programme structures. The assignment will support internal governance strengthening efforts by providing evidence-based research, benchmarking examples, and organized reference materials that can inform ongoing discussions and future governance development processes task discription.Task descriptionUnder the guidance of the Shabab Balad team, the Online Volunteer will support the following tasks: Conduct desk research on governance best practices and institutional models relevant to programme platforms and organizational structures. Review governance frameworks, operational systems, and accountability approaches used by similar initiatives, organizations, and networks. Identify and document best practices related to: Governance structures and coordination mechanisms Roles and responsibilities frameworks Accountability and reporting systems Operational policies and procedures Decision-making and oversight mechanisms Organizational sustainability approaches Compile findings into concise summaries, presentations, and briefing materials. Support benchmarking and comparative analysis exercises. Organize and catalogue governance-related resources, tools, and reference materials. By the end of the task, the volunteer is expected to provide recommendations and insights based on research findings to support governance strengthening efforts within Shabab Balad.Assignment requirementsRequired ExperienceCandidates should demonstrate interest in youth development, education, community engagement, or social innovation. Experience in online research, report writing. Fluency in English is required. Arabic is an advantage.LanguagesEnglish, Level: Basic, Desirable Arabic, Level: Fluent, DesirableOther informationVolunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.Inclusivity statementUnited Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.Reasonable accommodationUNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. 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