The Youth Innovation and Creativity Award for the Most Innovative Business Ideas, aims to mobilize the ingenuity and dynamic potential of young Yemenis as well as to create employment. This initiative assists young people in becoming entrepreneurs capable of creating and sustaining profitable small enterprises in sectors which will further create employment. It is an opportunity for the large unemployed youth population of Yemen to confront the country’s development challenges. The spirit of the Award lies in the pursuit of innovative and productive core business practices than can be an example for others and help to build the new Yemen. The most innovative business ideas will be rewarded with seed capital, and will receive implementation support from UNDP. To recognize the crucial role of the private sector, companies will become partners of the initiative.
The "3x6 employment generation approach" has been successfully implemented in post-conflict Burundi over the past years with the support from the Japanese Government. The UNDP “Youth Economic Empowerment Project” (YEEP) is implementing this new approach in Yemen. In Yemen, the approach has been tailored to contribute to conflict prevention by addressing demands by youth for immediate and sustainable employment through implementation of three main components: stabilization, ownership and sustainability. Income generation and building of capital by youth through rapid employment activities constitute Phase 1. During this first phase (2-6 month), participants receive business development training twice a week in complement to their income-generating activity (e.g. public works). Two thirds of the income will be saved and deposited into an account at Al-Amal Bank or Al-Kuraimi (micro-finance institution) with whom YEEP is partnering. Throughout the period of temporary employment, individuals are encouraged to initiate a business plan, or to form a group with others in joint ventures for the implementation of an economic activity. The individual’s/group’s capital is tripled through a grant. UNDP thus provides micro-SME’s with investment support and facilitates market expansion. A feasibility study, conducted in cooperation with business advisors, will confirm that any proposed project ideas are economically viable and access to a local market is ensured. UNDP is providing implementation support and mentorship to newly created businesses.
Specific responsibilities include the following:Innovation Award:
Manage technically the innovative activities that aim to enhance youth’s entrepreneurial skills and spirit including through the Youth Creativity and Innovation Award, Youth Awareness Radio Programs and any promotional activities;Supervise all the phases of the Youth Innovation and Creativity Award;Supervise the capacity building of the Award’s final candidates for the final round;Supervise the implementing partner of the Award by establishing the follow-up mechanisms.Being the focal point of the Youth Innovation and Creativity Award;Liaise with the M&E specialist of the project to conduct regular visits for the Award and the job placement’ activities;Flag the successes and the challenges of the activities to the project management, M&E and the Communications Specialists;Support the project in setting the criteria of the youth’s beneficiaries, and implementing partners;Advise on project-related training curriculum tailored for youth;Liaise with the relevant micro-businesses entities and stakeholders from the public and the private sectors;Support the linkage of the youth beneficiaries of the project with the private sector and business mentors and microfinance institutions.
Job Placement:
Assist in supervising the Job Placement Component of the project by identification of implementing partners and potential stakeholders from public and private sectors, work structure of the training and follow up mechanisms;Assist in the market, training and recruitment needs assessment prior to implementation to best achieve the planned placement goals.
3x6 Approach:
Link 3x6 beneficiaries with the MFI’s and loan schemes.Functional Competencies:
Professionalism:
Knowledge of administrative, budgetary, financial and human resources policies and procedures;Ability to apply various United Nations administrative rules and regulations in work situations;Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis;Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations;Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations;Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;Planning & Organizing;Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;Uses time efficiently.
Accountability:
Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments;Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standardsOperates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules;Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments;Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Communication
Excellent communication skills;Positive and constructive attitude;Facilitate communication with all individuals regardless of gender, national and cultural background.
Teamwork
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment and respects diversity;Works collaboratively with colleagues and shares knowledge to achieve organizational objectives.
Education:
Master Degree in Finance Science or Business Management.Experience:
Minimum of 3 years field and technical experience with business development (special focus on micro-businesses, youth development, or entrepreneurship is required);A bachelor degree with two additional qualifying years of experience can be accepted in lieu of the master degree;Knowledge in the mechanism of the 3x6 approach;Experience working with youth training and/or mentorship programs preferred;Experience in grant management;Knowledge in business development ;Professional experience with UN agencies or other international organizations would be an asset;Good experience in IT and information system is an asset;Good level of computer program (MS. Word & Excel).
Language Requirements:
Excellent knowledge of Arabic;English language is desirable.UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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