How can you make a difference?
Support UNICEF country offices from conceptualization through execution to launch, scale and/or adapt custombuilt
Rising Rising offerings around climate and environmental action and sustainable livelihoods (green skills,
green entrepreneurship, green jobs) by facilitating strategy workshops and by providing technical/strategy
support.
Support UNICEF country offices to capacitate in-country staff focused on Green Rising priorities
Prepare fundraising proposals and relevant donor reports for and around the Green Rising
Advise on & draft global strategy for and around the Green Rising
Support the facilitation of events that bring together the Community of Practice for practitioners across UNICEF
who are working with young people on climate, and sustainable livelihoods
Disseminate toolkits and other guidance materials related to volunteer engagement around the Green Rising for
implementing offices.
Minimum requirements
Significant experience working with teams to develop, deliver, and optimize successful volunteer initiatives
Experience facilitating and developing strategies and tactics with multiple stakeholders across functional communities and in global contexts
An ability to tailor engagement approaches to context, adjusting to suit different issues, audiences, cultures, political situations, and systems of government
A sophisticated and current knowledge of relevant digital tools and technologies, and a knowledge of trends and best practices in the volunteering and the broader public engagement spaces
Experience facilitating workshops using human-centred design approaches, building capacity, and hosting internal communications
Experience writing successful fundraising proposals, including slide decks
Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills; meticulous attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines with a commitment to quality
A solutions-driven attitude and client services orientation.
Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Experience working in the UNICEF context is an asset
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.