Under the direct supervision of the Climate Change Regional Coordinator, the National UN Youth Volunteer will support the coordination of the 4 following projects for the State of Kuwait
a- Low Carbon Strategy 2050 – to provide policy makers in Kuwait with a guiding document, based on solid analysis and transparent methodologies, which sets out the path towards a low-greenhouse gas (GHG) emission future across the economy.
b- Developing National Programme for Chemicals Safety - The objective will be achieved through conducting a situation analysis on the status of chemicals management in the country and developing a national plan for chemical safety.
c- Preparation of the National Action Plan for Sustainable Consumption and Production for 2050 - The importance and scope of the action plan require the design of large-scale consultation processes with a wide range of relevant stakeholders to ensure credibility, authority, and successful implementation of the action plan.
d- Indicator Based State of Environment Report Powered by e-MISK – to represent an instrumental way of developing and communicating environmental information to decision makers.
Tasks include:
• Track and monitor assigned project activities and deliverables
• Maintain knowledge and records management system to the implementation of the assigned projects.
• Gathering of required technical reports for submission to UNEP’s Units
• Support in preparing and drafting concept notes when applicable
• Gather info/data for the requirements reports on the progress of the four projects
• Data collection and stakeholder mapping
• Contribute with the program officers in programmatic and administrative tasks related to the Projects
• Develop program schedules, oversee budgeting expenses, connect with event venues, and write instructional documents.
- Lebanon
- Beirut
Required Experience: 1 year
• Demonstrated interest in the environment and related topics;
• Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others;
• Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills;
• Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team;
• Flexible and open to learning and new experiences;
• Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions;
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;
• Computer skills (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others).