United Nations Volunteers - East and Southern Africa

Volunteers are an integral part of sustainable peace and development not only in the East and Southern Africa Region, but globally. Congratulations to CorpsAfrica and the United Nations Volunteers South Africa for the renewed efforts in promoting the spirit of volunteerism.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐏 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐔𝐍 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫! Are you passionate about tackling climate change and advancing sustainability? Do you want to contribute to impactful carbon markets and climate finance initiatives? Here’s your chance to make a global difference as a UN Volunteer! 📌 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞: As a UN Volunteer, you will support UNDP South Africa’s work on carbon markets, decarbonization strategies, and climate finance. Reporting to the Carbon Markets and Climate Finance Lead, your responsibilities will span: ✅ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Assist in designing and implementing projects that generate International Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs), manage donor reporting, and build strategic partnerships. ✅ 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 & 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬: Analyze global and national policies on carbon markets, collaborate with key stakeholders, and provide advisory services on net-zero strategies. ✅ 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Develop and disseminate knowledge products via workshops, training, and media outlets to drive awareness and action. ✅ 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: Provide expert advice on renewable energy, climate justice, and just transitions, while supporting governments in translating international climate agreements into actionable targets. ✅ 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Manage budgets, coordinate events, and ensure smooth operations for the climate policy team. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫: 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sustainability, Law, Economics, Climate Finance, or related fields. Project Management certification is a plus. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: At least 3 years in climate change, sustainability advisory, or project management. 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬: Fluency in English is required; French (working knowledge) and Swedish (basic) are desirable. 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬: GHG accounting, carbon reporting (Scope 1, 2 & 3), carbon reduction programs, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building. 🗓 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:  𝐀𝐠𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 18–80 years 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Open to candidates from countries other than South Africa. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐔𝐍 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫? ▪️ Be part of a global mission to combat climate change. ▪️ Gain invaluable experience in the heart of sustainable development. ▪️ Collaborate with top experts and policymakers. ▪️ Make an impact that transcends borders. 👉 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒚 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆: bit.ly/3DVOoKY Tag someone who’d be perfect for this role! #UNVolunteers #ClimateAction #Sustainability #CarbonMarkets #UNDP

Exciting Opportunity to join UNICEF as a UN Volunteer UNICEF is recruiting UN Volunteers for key positions across #Kenya and #Madagascar. If you're passionate about improving the lives of children and families, these roles are for you! 📢 Current Openings: 1️⃣ Child Protection Officer (Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies) – Kenya 🔗 https://shorturl.at/2SEXJ 2️⃣ Spécialiste National Appui à la Nutrition et Développement de l’Enfant – Madagascar 🔗 https://shorturl.at/kusCd 3️⃣ Spécialiste National Gestion des Vaccins et de la Chaîne du Froid (CCL&VM) – Madagascar 🔗 https://shorturl.at/tzgeh These roles offer an incredible opportunity to contribute to UNICEF’s mission to create a better world for every child. 👉 Apply now or share widely within your networks to help us reach passionate, qualified professionals who can make an impact!

Joining the dots for a more inclusive world #Braille isn’t just a script. It’s a gateway to inclusion for millions of visually impaired people worldwide. As we get into a new year, we reflect on the transformative power of this ingenious system and its alignment with the United Nations’ commitment to leaving no one behind. Here are 3 interesting things that you should know about braille: 🟠 A Universal Tool: Braille enables reading and writing across numerous languages, bridging gaps in communication. 🟠 A Revolutionary Invention: Created in 1824, Braille has been a game-changer for accessibility, empowering individuals to learn, connect, and thrive. 🟠  Everyday Inclusivity: From ATMs to elevators, Braille ensures accessibility in public spaces, fostering a culture of inclusion and dignity for all. At United Nations Volunteers, inclusion is at the heart of what we do. Through our volunteers’ work with UN partners, we champion efforts to ensure persons with disabilities have equal opportunities to participate, contribute, and lead in their communities.

Happy New Year! To our amazing United Nations Volunteers, online volunteers and every other community volunteers, thanks for your commitment in advancing peace & development, not only in the East and Souther Africa region, but globally. To all UN agencies, partners and programs we deeply value your partnership in engaging volunteers in a bid to make lives better. Let’s strengthen our commitment to achieving the #SDGs and further better our world in 2025!

Happy New Year!

UN Volunteer opportunities in Southern Africa UNDP is recruiting UN Volunteers for the following posts: 🟠 Portfolio Officer, UNDP Lesotho: https://bit.ly/420Wdce 🟠 Carbon Markets and Climate Finance Analyst, UNDP South Africa: https://bit.ly/4fLTYNy Follow the relevant links to apply before the deadline

An amazing opportunity to start the year PNUD Madagascar is recruiting a UN Volunteer to serve as Coordinateur du projet conjoint " Pacte Vert Résilience " This post will be based in Tolagnaro in Madagascar. Follow this link to apply:https://bit.ly/3PByNTL Apply before the 10th January 2025.

Sincere condolences from United Nations Volunteers to WFP colleagues and especially to families of a field officer, a programme associate, and a security guard in Sudan who were carrying out life-saving duties and died as result of aerial bombardment on Thursday night

Interesting volunteer opportunities for the week! 🟠Business Analytics Assistant- bit.ly/4fbovUn 🟠Pharmacist - bit.ly/3VxPnY2 🟠Program support officer - bit.ly/3OQixOb 🟠Child Protection Officer - bit.ly/4f7Fl6R Apply or share widely United Nations Volunteers - East and Southern Africa #IVD2024