Climate and Environment Assistant

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Volunteer Closes 02 Jul 2026 12 days left

Overview

Assist in coordinating, communicating, and supporting programme activities and initiatives related to climate and environment, particularly meetings, workshops, and training. Support in taking minutes, preparing reports, and monitoring progress of implementation.


Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in coordinating, communicating and supporting logistic arrangements of programme activities and initiatives, especially meetings, workshops and training.
  • Support in taking minutes and preparing reports relevant to meetings/workshops/field visits.
  • Assist in coordinating with partners to monitor the progress of implementation of activities of the annual work plan and budget spending and organize relevant progress review meetings coordinating with relevant government agencies.
  • Support to follow up with relevant sections on the implementation of joint work plans/programmes and organize relevant meetings.
  • Coordinate with HR, IT, Admin and Supply sections for relevant supplies and logistics.
  • Coordinate with all relevant sections on timely input, communications, updating reports following up on budget-related information and preparing reports as necessary.
  • Act as a focal point for administrative coordination of WASH and Climate Change programme/project implementation.
  • Participate in meetings and workshops; assist in coordinating implementation activities with relevant government partners, UN agencies, local authorities, local partners, non-governmental organizations, donors, and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
Required Experience

3 years Relevant experience 3 years; experience with development agencies is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Development Studies or other relevant programmes

Other Details
Languages Required
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Languages Preferred
Sinhalese, Level: Fair, Desirable Tamil, Level: Fair, Desirable
Contract Duration
6 months
Work Modality
Onsite
Remuneration
Not specified
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