Volunteer Online Green & Digital Skills Training Support
Organizational Context
The Istanbul International Centre for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD) is a UNDP Global Policy Centre established in 2011 in partnership with the Government of Türkiye. It supports the private sector and foundations in development through research, advocacy, and partnership brokering. ICPSD leads UNDP's global work on private sector engagement, focusing on inclusive business, skills development, impact investing, and resilience. It hosts several global initiatives and supports the Skills for an Inclusive Future (S4IF) Network.
Job Purpose
This Online Volunteer assignment supports the preparation and delivery of a four-week Green and Digital Skills Training Programme for Türkiye's energy sector. The programme aims to enhance participants' understanding and practical skills in green and digital transitions. Online Volunteers will contribute by preparing relevant training materials and delivering assigned online sessions, aligning with their expertise and coordinating closely with the UNDP ICPSD team to ensure the training meets the target audience's needs and programme objectives.
Responsibilities
Online Volunteers will support the preparation and delivery of sessions for a four-week Green and Digital Skills Training Programme focused on Türkiye's energy sector. Key duties include reviewing training objectives, developing engaging training materials (presentations, exercises, case studies), coordinating content with the UNDP ICPSD team, delivering online sessions using practical examples and interactive methods, responding to participant questions, and incorporating feedback. Training topics may cover renewable energy, sustainability, digitalization, data tools, AI, employability, and inclusion. Materials will be in English, and sessions may be in English and/or Turkish.
Work Experience
Demonstrated knowledge or practical experience in green transition, renewable energy, energy efficiency, digital transformation, data tools, AI, employability, inclusion, or skills development is needed. Experience in training, teaching, facilitation, or developing learning materials is highly desirable. Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and work collaboratively online is essential.
Skills
Required skills include the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to diverse learners, good communication and presentation skills, and the capacity for online collaboration. Knowledge of the twin transition in the energy sector and/or green and digital skills development is beneficial. Proficiency in English is required, with Turkish being desirable.