UN Climate Volunteer (COP31 FAO)
Organizational Context
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a UN agency dedicated to defeating hunger and achieving food security globally. Operating in over 130 countries, FAO collaborates with member states and partners on sustainable agrifood systems and climate action. This role supports FAO's engagement at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, a major UN conference on climate change, highlighting Türkiye's initiatives and FAO's work in climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable resource management.
Job Purpose
This UN Volunteer assignment supports the FAO's participation in COP31, the UN Climate Change Conference in Antalya, Türkiye. The volunteer will assist FAO in delivering activities and events, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication. Key contributions include providing visitor reception, logistical support for side events, and basic social media coverage. The role aims to maintain organized and inclusive FAO activities, facilitate timely coordination of events, and ensure climate action and food/agriculture information is accessible to attendees and online audiences, contributing to the overall success of FAO's presence at this critical global forum.
Responsibilities
Under supervision, the UN Volunteer will support FAO's COP31 activities in Antalya. This includes welcoming and guiding visitors, assisting with registration and event flow to ensure inclusivity and organization. Responsibilities extend to supporting event preparations, including guest lists and venue readiness, and assisting speakers and organizers with practical arrangements. The volunteer will also contribute to communications by gathering information, taking photos/videos, and drafting social media content, adhering to FAO branding and clearance procedures. Additional duties involve distributing materials, providing administrative and logistical assistance, supporting inter-agency coordination, and maintaining professionalism in a multicultural environment. The role also requires contributing to handover processes and performing other assigned duties.
Work Experience
No prior experience is required. However, candidates with a university background are preferred. Essential experience includes good interpersonal and communication skills for assisting visitors, digital literacy (including Excel), and familiarity with social media platforms for content creation. Organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and adaptability in a multicultural team setting are important. Interest in climate change, food security, and sustainable development is beneficial.
Skills
Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, clear communication, planning, organization, professionalism, respect for diversity, self-management, and teamwork. Technical skills involve digital literacy, social media proficiency, and basic content creation (photos, videos, text). Expertise areas include climate change, environment, communication, advocacy, public information, event organization, and protocol services. A very good command of English is mandatory, with proficiency in Turkish and another UN official language being advantageous.