Disarmament Programmes Coordinator

Consultant Programme & Policy

Overview

Coordinate youth disarmament initiatives and support WMD programme activities.

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in political or social sciences, international development, peace and conflict studies, or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant work experience in youth engagement, programme coordination, and/or disarmament/non-proliferation/arms control.
• Proven experience in virtual event coordination and stakeholder liaison.
• Strong writing/editing for briefs and reports; familiarity with digital outreach and contact-list management.
• Ability to work inclusively with youth constituencies and diverse partners across cultures.
• Familiarity with Asia and the Pacific region is preferred.
• Complete fluency in English, oral and in writing is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

Contract

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Result of Service

The Coordinator will support UNRCPD’s youth and education portfolio, including coordination support for UNODA-aligned youth engagement initiatives (e.g., Y4D, YLF, as applicable) and related youth programming in the Asia–Pacific region. The Coordinator will also contribute to UNRCPD’s WMD portfolio by supporting efforts to promote trust- and confidence-building in Asia and the Pacific, advance the full and universal implementation of international WMD disarmament and non-proliferation mechanisms, and assist Member States in strengthening their capacities in this area.

Work Location

Kathmandu, Nepal

Expected duration

3 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (UNRCPD) is a regional arm of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and assists countries in the Asia-Pacific region to achieve their peace, security, and disarmament goals, through provision of substantive support; coordination of activities at the sub-regional, regional and international levels; and information sharing on global and regional developments. Mandated by UN General Assembly resolution A/42/39D (30 November 1987) to provide, on request, support for Member State initiatives and to coordinate regional disarmament activities, UNRCPD works closely with regional and sub-regional organizations, other UN entities, and civil society. Its core focus spans capacity-building and technical assistance, dialogue fora, and outreach and advocacy. Within this mandate, UNRCPD advances inclusive, intersectional approaches to disarmament in support of the UN Secretary-General’s Disarmament Agenda, Our Common Agenda, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and UNODA’s Youth4Disarmament Initiative, aligning efforts with UNGA resolutions 74/64 and 76/45 and the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda to promote meaningful youth engagement across non-proliferation and arms control. With the supervision of the Associate Programme Management Officer, the Disarmament Programmes Coordinator will carry out the following tasks: A. Youth Programme Coordination: • Coordinate UNRCPD’s youth outreach and engagement initiatives across Asia–Pacific, including partnerships with youth networks and relevant stakeholders. • Support capacity-building efforts by co-developing training curricula and organizing/delivering trainings, webinars, and related sessions in cooperation with UNODA focal points. • Plan and coordinate online workshops, webinars, and seminars, including management of invitations, speakers, briefing materials, logistics, and post-event follow-up. • Design, establish, and maintain a living database/mapping of youth, young leaders, and youth organizations engaged in disarmament, non-proliferation, and arms control in the Asia–Pacific region. • Support dissemination of calls and announcements for youth programmes and related opportunities. B. WMD Programme Coordination: • Prepare background papers, policy briefs, and analytical summaries on issues related to nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons disarmament and non-proliferation, including developments in relevant multilateral fora (e.g., BWC, CWC, NPT, CTBT). • Provide support in organizing and delivering meetings, workshops, and regional consultations under the WMD portfolio, including drafting concept notes, agendas, participant lists, and post-event reports. • Contribute to the drafting of mission reports, talking points, speeches, and communication materials for senior UN officials and project partners. • Maintain databases of regional contacts, activities, and documents related to WMD disarmament, and support monitoring and evaluation of related projects. • Liaise with Member States, regional organizations, and subject-matter experts to gather inputs, track initiatives, and contribute to donor reporting and outreach materials. C. Research, Reporting, Scoping & Communications: • Draft and compile briefing notes, talking points, backgrounders, graphs, correspondence, and inputs for narrative, donor, mission, and after-action reports. • Lead the development of an internal scoping/mapping document (5–10 pages) on youth initiatives related to disarmament in the region to inform UNRCPD’s strategy and other workstreams. The document will be concise, evidence-informed, and based on feasible consultations. • Produce and update public information materials (web items, posts, short features) to disseminate outcomes of youth initiatives, including support to basic analytics and lessons learned. D. Partnerships & Networks: • Maintain working-level contacts with project focal points across the UN system, youth organizations, academia, and civil society organizations. • Mobilize and strengthen youth networks for advocacy and disarmament campaigns. E. Office Support & Additional Duties: • Support management of mailing lists. • Contribute to routine public information tasks and internal coordination. • Perform other duties as requested by the Director and Deputy Director.

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in political or social sciences, international development, peace and conflict studies, or a related field is required. • At least two years of relevant work experience in youth engagement, programme coordination, or disarmament/non-proliferation/arms control is required. • Proven experience in virtual event coordination and stakeholder liaison is desirable. • Strong writing/editing skills for briefs and reports, as well as familiarity with digital outreach and contact-list management, is desirable. • Ability to work inclusively with youth constituencies and diverse partners across cultures is desirable. • Familiarity with Asia and the Pacific region is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for this consultancy. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

All materials produced under this ToR are the property of UNRCPD/UNODA. The consultant will adhere to UN confidentiality and data-protection standards.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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