Volunteer with UN Volunteers in Lebanon: Climate/Environment Research Specialist
Applicant criteria
- 27 - 60
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
United Nations Volunteers programme is offering a volunteer opportunity in Lebanon: Climate/Environment Research Specialist.
Duration:
8 months (with possibility of extension)
Duties & responsibilities
- Conduct research in the area of climate change in the Arab region, with an emphasis on the challenges and impact faced by youth;
- Support the development and implementation of strategies to mainstream climate change considerations into youth-focused activities and projects;
- Provide technical assistance and capacity building support to youth volunteers and interns involved in climate change research and communications activities;
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of SHABABEEK's climate change initiatives on youth engagement, awareness, and behavior change, and contribute to reporting and documentation efforts;
- Support the work of the NextGenYouth platform by contributing to content creation, curation, and dissemination related to climate change and youth empowerment;
- Produce communications materials, including press releases, newsletters, reports, blog posts, and social media content, to highlight SHABABEEK's initiatives and achievements in engaging and empowering youth;
- Assist in organizing events, workshops, and webinars related to climate change and youth engagement, including logistics coordination, participant communication, and documentation;
- Assemble briefing materials and prepare power-point and other presentations, in collaboration with the project team;
- Perform other related tasks as necessary.
Eligibility criteria
Age: 27- 80
Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Required experience:
- 3 years of experience in economic research, or other relevant programs.
- Excellent computer literacy skills (MS Office; Windows; Internet).
- Excellent communications, report writing, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in producing communication materials and drafting content for various platforms, including social media, websites, and publications.
- Previous UN experience is a plus;
- Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision and with tight deadlines;
Languages:
- Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required
- English, Level: Fluent, Required
- French, Level: Fluent, Desirable
Required education level:
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Economics, Social Sciences, Environmental management, Climate Policy, Political Science, or any other related field.
Required Skills:
- Professionalism
- Respect for diversity
- Teamwork
- Planning and organizing
- Communication
About The United Nations Volunteers (UNV):
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
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