Junior Sustainable Development Officer

Volunteering Finance & Economy

Overview

Support innovation projects and engage youth in ESCAP initiatives.

You have:

• Demonstrated interest or experience in youth engagement and representation in intergovernmental processes.
• Leveraging innovation and technology in creative ways to improve efficiencies and willingness to learn how to use new technologies.
• Skills in engagement with external participants and partners at events, reflecting ability to prioritize client orientation and engagement.
• Use of technology to enhance innovations in variety of settings.
• Strong communication skills, with a focus on sharing technical know-how to colleagues.

Contract

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This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

The Pact for the Future highlights youth and innovation as essential drivers of sustainable progress. Young people inherit urgent global challenges but also bring fresh perspectives, digital fluency, and the creativity to design new solutions. Innovation—whether technological or social—thrives when youth are empowered as partners, not just beneficiaries. Their voices are vital to advancing climate action, digital cooperation, and peacebuilding. The Pact affirms that building a fairer and more resilient world depends on placing youth and innovation at the heart of global cooperation.

The assignment seeks to bring these perspectives to the regional-level at ESCAP. The main objectives of the role will be to amplify the work of ESCAP’s Innovation Team, through supporting innovations and ongoing projects in the work at ESCAP, including the leveraging of technology to support intergovernmental processes and other innovative initiatives. The UNV will also seek to find new and innovative ways to engage with divisions on bringing youth and youth perspectives to various ESCAP events and activities – this will include looking at inclusion strategies to develop more systemic engagement processes.

Under the direct supervision of Veerawin Su Sustainable Development Officer at United Nations ESCAP the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks :

• Contribute to various innovation projects in ESCAP, working to modernize and enhance efficiencies, as part of functional teams

• As part of a team, the youth volunteer will engage with divisions to coordinate youth participation in ESCAP events and activities

• Support the activities of the Innovation Team, including on leveraging innovation on inclusion strategies to support the development of a youth engagement and strategy

• ​Accountability

• ​Adaptability and Flexibility

• ​Client Orientation

• ​Commitment to Continuous Learning

• ​Communication

• ​Creativity

• ​Empowering Others

• ​Ethics and Values

​​- ​Integrity

• ​Judgement and Decision-making

• ​Planning and Organizing

• ​Professionalism

• ​Respect for Diversity

• ​Self-Management

• ​Technological Awareness

• ​Working in Teams

Demonstrated interest or experience in :

• Youth engagement and representation in intergovernmental processes.

• Leveraging innovation and technology in creative ways to improve efficiencies and willingness to learn how to use new technologies.

• Upskilling and empowerment of people at all levels and ages.

Skills in :

• Engagement with external participants and partners at events, reflecting ability to prioritize client orientation and engagement.

• Use of technology to enhance innovations in variety of settings.

• Communication, with a focus on sharing of technical know-how to colleagues.

Thailand is located in Southeast Asia, with a tropical climate. The monsoon season typically runs from May/June to October/November. Bangkok, the capital and most populous city, is located in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand. As of 2017, it had an estimated population of 8.75 million, accounting for approximately 13% of the country’s total population.

Bangkok has experienced rapid growth over the past decades, often without extensive urban planning. This has resulted in traffic congestion and air pollution, as well as frequent flooding during the rainy season, particularly in low-lying areas.

The cost of living in Bangkok is relatively low compared to other capital cities in Southeast Asia. Housing is widely available in a range of sizes and price points. Private healthcare services in Bangkok are of excellent quality, with many top hospitals offering services at a fraction of the cost compared to countries like the United States.

There are numerous high-quality international schools in Bangkok, where English is the primary language of instruction. The city also offers diverse transportation options, including the BTS Skytrain, MRT Underground, metered taxis, mobile-based ride-hailing services (e.g., Grab, All Thai Taxi), tuk-tuks, motorbike taxis, buses, and boats.

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