Functional Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Head of the RNI Secretariat, the incumbent will carry out the following activities:
Strategy development & coordination
- Helps design and advance a strategy for supporting youth empowerment for the Pacific atoll countries
- Coordinates international and regional events providing opportunities for direct advocacy, outreach, and network
- Support the emergence of a youth forum consisting of youth representatives of the Pacific atoll countries and help build a wider network with youth in the region and around the world
Project coordination
- Liaises with youth stakeholders on the planning and implementing project activities requiring their participation. Ensures all operational structures, systems, and processes are in line with UNOPS policies and procedures.
- Tracks implementation of deliverables and monitors and evaluates progress.
Communications
- Tracks relevant data collection and generates analysis as relevant to achieving the strategic objectives of the RNI.
- Communicates key project developments with other RNI project teams as relevant.
- Oversees the preparation of reports on the project activities.
- Coordinates the organizing and planning of events and conferences, including the Conference of the Parties (COPs) and other conferences, meetings, side events and activities.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree) preferably in Political Science, Governance, Development or other relevant fields is required.
- Two (2) additional years of relevant experience, in combination with a relevant first-level university (bachelor’s degree or equivalent), may substitute for the requirement of a master’s degree.
- At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in climate action, migration, and/or programme/project management is required.
- Demonstrated experience in taking engagements to major international conferences (e.g. COPs, international climate events) as platforms for advocacy is required
- Experience in evidence-based approach to assessing vulnerabilities of populations preferably in the context of climate, environment or sustainable development is desired.
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.