Project Associate
Qualifications of Project Associate:
- Location: New Delhi
- Vacancy No: N/A
- Salary: N/A
- Organization: UNV United Nations Volunteers
- Deadline: 2025-09-22
Brief details about Project Associate:
About
Information about the organization that has offered the job:
Mission and objectives
UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia, the Organization’s first decentralized Office in Asia was established in 1948. UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia is presently designated as a Regional Office and is a platform for delivery of activities in all areas of UNESCO’s competence, namely, education, the natural and social sciences, culture, communication and information. It implements a biennial regional programme that is integrated within itself and with the overall goals of the Organization. This is done through a fundamental operating principle – consultation and consensus with the Member States, Regional Bureaus, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders and partners.
Context
The UN Volunteer will assist the Communications and Public Engagement Division and support the Partnership and Resource Mobilization Division of the UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia in the implementation of its programme in South Asia to achieve the above stated Organization’s mission and objectives
Task description
Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia and supervision of the Communications and Public Relations Officer, the UN University Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Assist in preparation for communication and social media campaigns. • Maintaining and improving the website’s content management system (Drupal). • Preparation of press briefings, sending of press releases and updating of mailing lists for efficient external media relations. • Participate in shooting and post-production at UNESCO events. • Provide editorial and technical assistance on publication projects. • Contribute to projects linked to promoting the UNESCO brand. • Support the Partnership and RM officer in maintaining effective coordination between technical program teams to identify and prioritize key problem statements for designing innovative concepts • Coordinate the management of agreements with New Delhi and HQ team to ensure that donor agreements are compliant with UNESCO policies and procedures, and that corporate systems for tracking non-core resources are kept up-to-date • Facilitate the drafting, consolidation and review of donor proposals, ensuring that proposals are high-quality • Support in improving the visibility of the UNESCO programme, in close collaboration with communications colleagues • Edit draft speeches and other documents received by the Director from the various programme sectors • Prepare short monthly work reports and an end of the volunteering contract Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: • 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 in-stance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Contribute to building traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publica-tions/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.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 – 80
Required experience
1 month
Donor priorities
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Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Additional eligibility criteria
This assignment is funded by the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and therefore only students currently enrolled at KIIT University are eligible to apply.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
No experience required
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required Hindi, Level: Fluent, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor’s degree in (currently enrolled) in Mass Communication and Journalism or other relevant field.
Competencies and values
☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Working in Teams
Skills and experience
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in the field of communications, journalism, or related field. • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.
Area(s) of expertise
Communication
Driving license
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Other information
Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.
Living conditions and remarks
New Delhi, as a duty station, presents a dynamic and diverse environment. The living condi-tions in this vibrant metropolis offer a mix of cultural richness, historical significance, and mod-ern amenities. The city provides various housing options, catering to different preferences and needs. New Delhi’s cosmopolitan atmosphere allows for easy integration into its multicultural society. While the city boasts a range of international schools, medical facilities, and recrea-tional opportunities, it is essential to be mindful of factors such as air quality and traffic con-gestion. Additionally, due diligence is essential, especially when it comes to being cautious with street food and water. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in New Delhi. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy