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Join the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as a Youth Officer!
Are you passionate about youth engagement, environmental advocacy, and making a difference on a global scale? The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is looking for dynamic and motivated individuals to fill the position of Youth Officer. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, this exciting consultancy opportunity will allow you to work with international partners, develop impactful programmes, and drive meaningful change in environmental management and sustainability.
Job Title: Youth Officer
Job Opening ID: 250365
Job Network: Economic, Social, and Development
Job Family: Programme Management
Category and Level: Consultants, CON
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted: January 5, 2025
Application Deadline: January 13, 2025
Duties and Responsibilities
As a Youth Officer, you will work under the Education and Youth Unit in UNEP’s Ecosystems Division, which oversees education outreach and youth projects. Your key responsibilities will include:
Programme Delivery – Tide Turners Plastic Challenge Project
- Collaborate with delivery partners, including WAGGGS, WOSM, Captain Planet, CEE, and WWF, to ensure the success of Phase 5.2 of the Tide Turners Plastic Challenge Project.
- Serve as the focal point for partner coordination, ensuring timely deliverables for the programme’s second funding phase.
- Organize an Africa-focused event in Nairobi, likely during UNEA 6, in collaboration with Member States and programme partners.
- Oversee timely narrative and financial reporting from partners and donors.
- Identify and onboard two new partners in key countries and develop project execution plans.
- Collaborate with the Communications Officer to strengthen monthly outreach efforts and coordinate webinars, discussions, or updates for partners.
Scaling Up the Programme – Pacific and Caribbean Regions
- Work with regional coordinators to expand the Tide Turners Plastic Challenge to target countries in the Pacific and Caribbean regions.
- Provide support for programme delivery and communications efforts in these regions.
- Assist the Chief of Unit in meeting the funding requirements of the programme.
General Programme/Project Management
- Provide reliable administrative coordination for programme and project planning activities, ensuring adherence to UNEP policies, guidelines, and procedures.
- Prepare accurate reports, handle requisite follow-up tasks, and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Work Location and Duration
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Duration: 6 months
Qualifications and Skills
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in communications, political science, environmental management, or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration, or a related area.
- Essential skills include:
- Project Design: Proven ability to design projects that secure buy-in and deliver results.
- Project Management: Strong track record in managing complex, global projects efficiently.
- Communications: Ability to engage diverse stakeholders, write high-quality reports, and deliver proposals.
- Desirable experience includes working with youth organizations, fostering innovation, and adapting existing programmes for greater impact.
- Fluency in English is required.
