Liaison Support for Skill Our Future Indonesia

Support the coordination of youth programs and communication between participants and mentors.

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Tuesday 17 Jun 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support the coordination of youth programs and communication between participants and mentors.

You have:

  • Have graduated from or enrolled in the senior year at an undergraduate degree program in communication, social, political, education, or development-related disciplines.
  • Previous experience in a liaison or coordination roles, preferably in youth-focused programs.
  • Experience in coordinating participants and tracking their participation for the event.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in using digital communication tools such as email, video conferencing platforms, and messaging apps.
  • Experience managing schedules and logistical arrangements for events or programs.
  • Commit to volunteer schedule, with flexibility for occasional meetings and deadlines.

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The Skill Our Future initiative, co-led by UNDP and other partners, aims to create digital pathways for youth, enhancing their employability and empowering them to thrive as globally engaged citizens contributing to sustainable development locally and beyond. With a marked context focus on providing opportunities for youth from underserved communities, the programme equips young people with the necessary 21st-century and digital skills they need to prepare for the future of work. More information can be found at https://www.skillourfuture.org/learn.

For the Skill Our Future Indonesia, we seek support from 10 Online Volunteers, who under the guidance of the Youth Empowerment team will:

  • Support in coordinating with participant, providing information and addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Support in coordinating with mentors and facilitators, ensuring they have the necessary resources and information to effectively support participants.
  • Support in compilation of feedback from both participants and mentors/facilitators to identify areas for improvement and ensure continuous program enhancement.
  • Support in scheduling of sessions and meetings between participants and mentors/facilitators, ensuring smooth logistical arrangements and clear communication.

The selected Online Volunteers will be provided with background information and material needed to support and implement the program. They will not be asked to participate or communicate with external parties of the Skill Our Future Initiative themselves without the guidance of the Youth Empowerment team.

Have graduated from or enrolled in the senior year at an undergraduate degree program in communication, social, political, education, or development-related disciplines.

Candidates should have: o Previous experience in a liaison or coordination roles, preferably in youth-focused programs. o Experience in coordinating participants and tracking their participation for the event. o Strong written and verbal communication skills. o Proficiency in using digital communication tools such as email, video conferencing platforms, and messaging apps. o Experience managing schedules and logistical arrangements for events or programs. o Commit to volunteer schedule, with flexibility for occasional meetings and deadlines.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you coordinated a program or event? This question assesses your hands-on experience in program coordination. Highlight your role, responsibilities, and the outcome of the event.
How do you handle conflicts between participants or mentors in a program? The interviewer wants to understand your conflict resolution skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What digital tools are you most comfortable using for communication? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience working in youth-focused programs. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure that participants are engaged and motivated throughout a program? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain how you manage your time and prioritize tasks? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to prepare for a meeting or event? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Share an example of feedback you received on a project and how you acted on it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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