TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT: Volunteer Cooperant (VC/OS) Unaccompanied assignment - This assignment does not include support for accompanying partners or dependants PARTNER: National Youth Council LOCATION: NEPAL , Sanothimi, Bhaktapur DURATION: 0.75 months APPLICATION DEADLINE: APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2020 OVERVIEW: Uniterra is a leading Canadian international volunteer cooperation and development program, jointly implemented by the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) and World University Service of Canada (WUSC). Uniterra contributes to improving the socio-economic conditions of poor and marginalized communities in 14 countries and with over 200 partners in Africa, Asia and the Americas through the exchange of expertise and knowledge of Canadian and international volunteers. Uniterra believes that economic growth, when inclusive, is the most powerful driver of poverty reduction. The purpose of the Uniterra program is to improve the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable populations by stimulating growth and facilitating access to the benefits of growing and diversified markets. To make this happen, we are working with our local partners to enhance the income of poor and marginalized women and youth through better access to employment and income generation opportunities. Uniterra country program staff work with our local partners to design Uniterra assignments in the context of the country strategy, supporting the inclusion of women and youth in key economic subsectors. For more information on the Uniterra program, our approach and countries of focus please visit: Uniterra.ca PARTNER DESCRIPTION: The Ministry of Youth and Sports has formed an autonomous and executive body, National Youth Council (NYC). This council consists of representatives of the ministry, representatives of youth organizations, as well as political parties The council’s main objectives are to coordinate, harmonize and facilitate youth-related programs launched by governmental and non-governmental institutions, as well as the private sector. NYC has established a youth counselling section but lacks an expert counsellor. National Youth Council is responsible to recommend youth-friendly policies and programs to the Government of Nepal. The newly established organization has limited human and financial resources to complete the tasks and to reach a large number of youth. NYC seeks a volunteer Youth Counselling Advisor to provide training to staff on youth counselling approaches and strategies. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Recommend various Counselling tools and strategies; Organize a Training of Trainer Program for staff to train a master trainer; Ensure the participation of women and youth, as well as their representation, in all activities of and all program benefits; and Write reports required by NYC and the Uniterra program. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor degree in a related discipline Minimum three years of experience in youth counselling Ability to work in a government organization Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-cultural environments Demonstrated coaching or mentorship skills, including tact and professionalism Written and oral fluency in English TO APPLY: Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted