Youth Empowerment and Engagement Associate

United Nations Population Fund - UNFPA

Volunteer Closes 13 May 2026 3 days left

Overview

The UN Volunteer will support the UNFPA Namibia Country Office in advancing national priorities on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH), youth empowerment, and gender equality. The role focuses on youth engagement, participation, and advocacy, supporting youth-led initiatives and amplifying young people’s voices.


Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of the annual work plan for Adolescent and Youth programmes.
  • Support the coordination and management of the Youth Advisory Panel (YAP).
  • Support the development and distribution of information, education, and communication (IEC) materials on ASRH, GBV, and mental health.
  • Serve as the junior focal point for coordination and communication with the Embassy of Japan.
  • Assist with youth economic empowerment initiatives.
  • Contribute to risk reduction, enhanced preparedness and strengthened emergency response.
  • Support with the drafting and reviewing of reports and capturing of results, documentation of best practices and lessons learned.
Required Experience

1 month

Qualifications

Secondary education

Other Details
Languages Required
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
5 months
Work Modality
Onsite
Remuneration
Not specified
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