Background:
In the past few years, UNFPA has been increasingly recognized as the leading UN agency in the area of programming with young people and particularly young people at risk. Within the framework of programming for young people and reproductive health, UNFPA has supported a number of initiatives aimed at promoting and fostering young peoples’ participation as well as improving national-based youth services. As such, UNFPA envisions Youth Offices in Belgrade as central communication and referral mechanisms where youth can comfortably seek information related to their personal needs (reproductive health, abuse, discrimination, protection, education, career opportunities, etc.) and seek non-discriminatory guidance.
The Youth Office initiative was realized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports as a unique link between the state (the Ministry), the local self-government (the Municipality) and the youth population. Youth Offices are looked upon as a sustainable mechanism, which is meant to function on a reciprocal basis: the Youth Office creates a space and provides for the Youth to the extent that it is able, while the Youth give feedback as to what its needs are.
Objective:
The objective of this consultancy is threefold: (a) it is designed to familiarize youth with new and interesting techniques of approaching amateur theater, as well as introducing them to entertainment education techniques (b) inform them of the socially-relevant topics that can be addressed in a meaningful way through these channels and (c) motivate action in the Priboj community. The focus groups held in December 2011 revealed a need for providing youth with innovative tools to educate peers and elders on topics that are relevant in their communities.
Competencies:
• Good knowledge of Youth Offices in Serbia and/or the region;
• Strong analytical skills, initiative and sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work in harmony with persons of different national
and cultural backgrounds.
Required Skills and Experience:
• Entertainment and/or social sciences background and knowledge of screen play writing, amateur theatre and education methods;
• Minimum 6 years of experience in entertainment education, preferably in an international organization;
• Experience and understanding of UNFPA’s focus areas particularly in Eastern Europe: reproductive health, youth participation,
gender equality, promotion of sexual education programs.
Language requirements:
• Fluency in English (Serbian desirable)
Starting Date : 15 May 2012
Duration of Initial Contract : May 15 – end July 2012 (20 working days within the given period)
Deadline: 22 April 2012
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