Mission and objectives

UNICEF 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.

Context

Shabab 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 Description

Under 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.

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