• Country: Bangkok, Thailand
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A 
• Organization: UNV
• Gender: Both 
• Deadline: 2023-12-26

Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Adolescent Development Specialist within UNICEF EAPRO, and with technical supervision from the Regional Climate Specialist, the Young People in Climate Action Lead will undertake the following tasks:

• Support UNICEF regional initiatives related to adolescents, and youth participation and empowerment through climate action, coordinating across UNICEF sections and offices, and ensuring clear alignment between UNICEF goals and value-add and meaningful participation of young people in Climate Action Platform’s regional strategy;
• Provide technical and operational support to develop and implement adolescent-focused capacity building, and awareness tracks within inter-agency coordination (UNDP, UN Women, UNEP, ILO, etc), including platforms such as YECAP with the overall aim of developing the capacity of adolescents to effectively participate and engage in climate policy development and negotiations, with a specific focus on opportunities for adolescents to lead change within their communities.
• Support the coordination, networking and mentoring of young people from UNICEF Regional Young People’s Action Team, especially those focusing on climate-related issues, to regularly contribute to UNICEF programming dialogues and regional platforms to share their voices;
• Support, facilitate, and monitor meaningful and active participation of adolescents, including adolescent girls, adolescents with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups, in pertinent climate-related meetings and events at the national, regional and international level, including but not limited to, Regional Climate Weeks, Conference of Parties (COPs), UNICEF programming discussions, and others.
• Assist UNICEF EAPRO in organizing capacity building workshops, regional dialogues and networking events with Asia-Pacific governments, adolescent and youth leaders, and other relevant stakeholders on youth-inclusive climate policy development.
• Develop and maintain a database of movements, initiatives, organizations and individuals driving youth-led climate action in the region.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute with articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/expected outputs

• As an active UNICEF EAPRO ADAP team member with dotted reporting to the Climate Specialist, the UNV will provide efficient, timely, responsive, youth-friendly and high-quality support through:

o High quality inputs, provided in supporting meaningful participation of young people in climate work and coordinating UNICEF inputs across Asia-Pacific region;
o Effective communication with adolescent and youth stakeholders and managing meaningful and safe participation of young people at regional events.
o Mapping database is built and maintained.
• Gender, equity, diversity and inclusion perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment.

• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

Eligibility criteria
Age
27 – 80

Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in International Development, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Sustainable Development or similar;
• Professional work experience at the national and/or international level in youth empowerment, youth-led campaigns, adolescent and youth skills development with demonstrated experience in environmental issues or climate action; experience in East Asia at the grassroots level is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;
• Excellent oral and written skills in English; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Knowledge of communications, social media, and graphic design skills are an asset;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Sound security awareness;
• Previous experience (volunteer, intern or other professional experience) in supporting adolescent and youth-led climate action initiatives at the local or regional level and a passion for Sustainable Development, volunteerism and youth empowerment as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
• Knowledge and networks among youth groups in the region is an asset;

Area(s) of expertise
Business management, Energy and environment , Social work

Driving license
–

Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in International Development, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Sustainable Development or similar;

Competencies and values
• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEF; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;
• Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority;
• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;
• Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;
• Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;
• Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary;
• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNICEF mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

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