Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 25, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Private Sector Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
1. Support private sector engagement at the corporate level :
• Support the creation of partnerships with private sector using the UN Environment Programme’s online Partners’ Portal.
• Support the due diligence process for new potential partners.
• Conduct training workshops on the use of Partners’ Portal, webinars and presentations on other assigned activities.
• Assist in the development of toolkits and guidelines for private sector engagement in the UN Environment Programme.
• Support the maintenance of mailing lists and database of private sector partnerships. 2. Support the development of resource mobilization efforts from the philanthropic sector :
• Support the development of various written outputs, such as background papers, briefing notes, and presentations related to resource mobilization.
• Support the research of philanthropic entities (foundations, etc.) around the world, matching with UNEP’s Programme of Work objectives.
• Support the research of global philanthropic trends and donor intelligence.
• Contribute to drafting of success stories, fundraising, advocacy and outreach materials, web site content, other communication materials.
• Knowledge management and sharing.
• Perform other duties as required. 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 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 ;
• 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 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.

Eligibility criteria
Age: 27 - 80
Nationality
• Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements
Required experience
• 3 years of experience in /with the private sector and/or international organization
• Experience in research and analysis
• Experience in creation of visually appealing and strong communication products and messages
• Experience in fundraising and working with philanthropic entities would be an advantage
• Excellent command of English is required; knowledge of an additional UN official language is a plus
• Computer literacy
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to produce high quality written materials
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong innovative thinking
• Graphic design skills would be an advantage

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

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