Mission and objectivesUNDPโs Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (PAPP) derives its mandate from the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 33/147 of 20 December 1978. Called upon by United Nations Member States in that year, UNDP was requested โto improve the economic and social conditions of the Palestinian people by identifying their social and economic needs and by establishing concrete projects to that endโ. UNDP/PAPP is a responsive development agency that works together with the Palestinian people to fulfil their aspiration for sustainable human development based on self-determination, equality and freedom.
ContextUNDP works to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities through sustainable development. This opportunity is part of the โSupport to Education Sector in East Jerusalem โ Phase II / Education to Employment (E2E)โ project, funded by the Government of Norway. The project aims to improve access to quality education by enhancing the learning environment, strengthening institutional capacity, and expanding Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) offerings across 52 schools in East Jerusalem. The project also promotes inclusive after-school and psychosocial interventions and introduces community learning centers to help students overcome educational challenges. It contributes to the broader impact of improving the socio-economic resilience of Palestinians in East Jerusalem and supports the outcome of integrating East Jerusalem schools into the Palestinian national education system. Within this framework, architecture and urban design will support the design and implementation of community-oriented, environmentally sustainable, and innovative built environment projects. This will contribute technical input and creative insight toward project planning, landscape and public space interventions, school infrastructure design, and urban resilience initiatives aligned with the projectโs goals. The project outputs are as follows: โข Output 1: Improved learning environment for Palestinian children and youth in East Jerusalem and expanded TVET offerings. โข Output 2: Enhanced institutional capacity of JDoE to provide quality education. โข Output 3: Institutionalized TVET Systems and Services. The target group will be Palestinian children in East Jerusalem.
Task DescriptionThe National UN Youth Volunteer, under the direct supervision of the UNDP Project manager, will be responsible for supporting various activities aimed at advancing Quality Education interventions in East Jerusalem including the following tasks: Data Collection, Research, and Analysis 1. Support the UNDP team in collecting and analyzing data related to school infrastructure, spatial design, and learning environments in the targeted East Jerusalem schools, contributing to technical assessments and project reports. 2. Develop and administer surveys, questionnaires, or conduct interviews with school stakeholders (students, teachers, and administrators) to gather insights on spatial needs, accessibility, and functionality of educational spaces. 3. Prepare visually engaging fact sheets, briefing notes, and summary documents on built environment interventions, in close coordination with the UNDP education and infrastructure teams. Advocacy, Awareness 1. Assist in designing school-based awareness activities that promote sustainable design principles, environmental responsibility, and student-centered spatial planning within the learning environment. 2. Help plan and implement extracurricular or community-based activities (e.g., participatory design workshops, design challenges) that engage students in shaping their school spaces, in alignment with after-school and community learning center initiatives.
Competencies and valuesโข Strong interest and motivation to contribute to quality education and youth empowerment in East Jerusalem. โข Demonstrated ability to collect, consolidate, and analyze education-related data to support planning and decision-making. โข Proactive and goal-oriented mindset with a commitment to inclusive and learner-centered approaches. โข Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage with educators, students, and diverse stakeholders. โข Well-organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks in an educational setting. โข Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and adaptability across diverse community, gender, and age contexts. โข Receptive to feedback and able to integrate diverse perspectives constructively. โข Brings energy, a positive attitude, and a collaborative spirit to team efforts. โข Exhibits flexibility and creativity in addressing educational challenges and supporting student well-being. โข Strong planning and coordination abilities, particularly in delivering awareness, extracurricular, or school-based interventions. โข Committed to accountability, professionalism, and equity in all responsibilities.
Living conditions and remarksAs this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. A 6-month contract with subsequent contract extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of ILS 5142.43 is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as Exit allowance for satisfactory service.