General
Description of assignment title
Climate Change and Environment Programme Assistant
Assignment country
Timor-Leste
Duty stations
Dili
Work location
On UN premises
Expected start date
09/03/2026
Duration
4 monthsLong-term benefits and allowances
Sustainable Development Goal
13. Climate action
Host entity
UNDP Timor-Leste
Modality
Onsite
Type
National
Volunteer category
Youth UCoS to Mar2026
Work arrangement
Full-time
Number of Assignments
1
Details
Mission and objectives
As the United Nations lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated in three focus areas; sustainable development, democratic governance and peacebuilding, and climate and disaster resilience. UNDP’s mandate is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions. We advocate for change and connect countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.
Context
The GEF-7 Global Biodiversity Framework Early Action Support Project aims to fast-track readiness and early actions to implement the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) by providing financial and technical support to GEF-eligible Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in their work to align their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) including national biodiversity targets, monitoring, policy, and finance frameworks with the Global Biodiversity Framework of the CBD.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Unit for Climate Change and Environment Programme Unit the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Support baseline data collection, conduct interviews, draft minutes and reports. • Support stakeholder mapping, including government agencies, NGOs, communities and pri- vate sector partners. • Assist in preparing materials for stakeholder consultations and capacity-building workshops. • Document key insights from community engagement sessions and expert discussions. • Support the development of communication material such as infographics, fact sheets, base- line stories and social media posts. • Manage the calendar of various meetings for meetings, communication and monitoring activ- ities. • Prepare logistics for field missions • Assist in organizing workshops, and consultation meetings. • Any other duties as required by the office. • Support with the Monitoring and Evaluation of the project.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 – 80
Required experience
1 month
Nationality
Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
1 year
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required Tetum, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Socio Economics or any closely related course
Competencies and values
☒ Accountability ☐ Adaptability and Flexibility ☐ Building Trust ☐ Client Orientation ☐ Commitment and Motivation ☐ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☐ Creativity ☐ Empowering Others ☐ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☐ Judgement and Decision-making ☐ Knowledge Sharing ☐ Leadership ☐ Managing Performance ☒ Planning and Organizing ☐ Professionalism ☐ Respect for Diversity ☐ Self-Management ☐ Technological Awareness ☐ Vision ☒ Working in Teams
Skills and experience
– One year of relevant experience in administration, logistics, and stakeholder coordination for programme and recruitment workflows. – Skilled in data collection, interviews, drafting reports, and documenting key insights from meetings and consultations. – Experienced in organizing workshops, managing calendars, supporting field mission logistics, and preparing meeting materials. – Strong communication abilities, including preparing infographics, fact sheets, baseline stories, and clear written summaries. – Background in monitoring and tracking activities, ensuring accurate follow‑up, timely updates, and organized documentation.
Area(s) of expertise
Administration, Procurement and contracting, Energy and environment
Driving license
–
Other information
Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.
Living conditions and remarks
Living conditions in Timor-Leste vary, but generally, the country faces challenges related to poverty, limited economic opportunities, and access to essential services like quality education and healthcare. While poverty rates have decreased, a significant portion of the population still lives below the national poverty line.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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