Inclusive Development Associate - Youth and Sport
Organizational Context
UNESCO, a specialized UN agency, supports global peace and sustainable societies by enabling people to create and use knowledge. Its mandate spans education, sciences, culture, and communication. The Cairo Regional Office focuses on leveraging Social and Human Sciences to build inclusive economies and societies, with a strong emphasis on youth empowerment and the role of sport as a catalyst for development and inclusion. This involves implementing international sport instruments and fostering partnerships.
Job Purpose
The Inclusive Development Associate will support UNESCO's efforts in Egypt to build inclusive and sustainable societies through sport and youth engagement. This role involves assisting in the implementation of UNESCO's sport-related frameworks, such as CIGEPS and MINEPS, and promoting inclusive sport practices. The associate will also facilitate youth participation in policy dialogues and support youth-centered initiatives, including hackathons focused on green solutions and disability inclusion. A key aspect will be contributing to fundraising strategies and strengthening partnerships to enhance the reach and sustainability of these programs, ultimately fostering youth empowerment and well-being.
Responsibilities
The UN Volunteer will support the Social and Human Sciences Programme Specialist in various tasks. In sports, responsibilities include implementing UNESCO's sport frameworks (CIGEPS, MINEPS, Anti-Doping Convention), coordinating with national stakeholders to promote inclusive sport, assisting with the Fit for Life initiative focusing on anti-racism, gender equality, and disability inclusion, and contributing to fundraising strategies for sport-for-inclusion programs. For youth engagement, the role involves facilitating youth participation in policy dialogues, strengthening partnerships with youth organizations and UN agencies, developing capacity-building materials, and supporting the National Youth Hackathon on disability inclusion. Additionally, the volunteer will assist in preparing project proposals, drafting communication materials, coordinating events, and liaising with other UNESCO sectors to promote youth engagement across different thematic areas.
Work Experience
While no prior experience is strictly required, demonstrated interest and/or experience in youth engagement, community development, social innovation, or policy research is highly desirable. Experience working with international organizations or UN agencies on youth programming, or previous volunteer experience in a different cultural context, would be advantageous. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational, coordination, and communication skills are essential.
Skills
Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, flexibility, building trust, client orientation, commitment to learning, communication, creativity, empowering others, ethics, integrity, judgment, knowledge sharing, planning, organization, professionalism, respect for diversity, and teamwork. Specific skills in communication, advocacy, public information, project management, programme development, strategy, and youth engagement are also important.