Mission and objectives

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Context

UNICEF India’s mission is to ensure every child survives, thrives, and grows up in a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment. Its objectives include advancing child rights, equity, and gender equality through health, education, protection, and social policy interventions. In water and sanitation, UNICEF supports the Government to achieve safe, equitable, and sustainable drinking water and sanitation services, promoting climate-resilient systems, strengthening institutional capacities, and advocates for child-centered, climate-smart policies and community resilience. The UN Volunteer will support the UNICEF India Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability (WASH-CCES) Section in areas of Knowledge Management related to UNICEF WASH & CCES program. The UNV will also support research and impact studies in WASH & CCES.

Task Description

Under the direct supervision of WASH Specialist, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: a) Knowledge Management and Research and impact studies: • Support the development of knowledge related products to WASH for submission to global, regional and national UNICEF newsletters. • Support the development and submission of documents on WASH for submission to government and partner publications. • Support organization knowledge sharing events both offline and online. • Support in assessment and studies of WASH programme. • Contributes to developing rapid assessment tools and questionnaires. b) Monitoring Reports: • Support development of collection and collation of data for reporting of result reports; and development and submission of national level reports. • Support development of generation of inputs for annual Result Area Matrix (RAM) and Core Standard Indicators (CSI) reports; and development and submission of national level results and reports. • Support creating a process by monitoring frameworks and innovative methods for on field monitoring and reporting. • Support development and update monitoring frameworks for donor reporting. • Assists data analysis of WASH data and preparing reporting dashboards. c) Strengthening Government Data Systems: • Participates in reviewing data on sanitation, water, hygiene, and climate change from government WASH program MIS and national surveys to identify key deprivations and gaps. • Support development of advocacy notes with the Ministry and state governments on SDG target monitoring and reporting. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: • 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); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • 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 values

• Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Knowledge Sharing • Planning and Organizing • Respect for Diversity • Technological Awareness • Working in Teams

Living conditions and remarks

New Delhi, as a duty station, presents a dynamic and diverse environment. The living conditions in this vibrant metropolis offer a mix of cultural richness, historical significance, and modern amenities. The city provides various housing options, catering to different preferences and needs. New Delhi's cosmopolitan atmosphere allows for easy integration into its multicultural society. While the city boasts a range of international schools, medical facilities, and recreational opportunities, it is essential to be mindful of factors such as air quality and traffic congestion. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in New Delhi. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions. The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included. You can check full entitlements at https://app.unv.org/calculator . • Monthly Voluntary Living Allowance (VLA): INR 64,961.50 • Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 400 (equivalent in INR) • Relocation costs: $200 at beginning and end of assignment if duty station is outside of commuting distance (as determined by UNV) • Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment): INR 5,413.46 for each month served, paid on completion of contract • Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for health, life and malicious acts • Annual leave: 2.5 days per month • Learning: Access to UNV's learning and career development resources For more information on entitlements, please read the Conditions of Service (https://explore.unv.org/cos).