Regional Coordinator, Int'l Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development 2026
Support planning and implementation of IVY 2026 initiatives in Asia and Pacific.
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Overview
Support planning and implementation of IVY 2026 initiatives in Asia and Pacific.
You have:
- Minimum 7 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in stakeholder engagement, advocacy, programme management, resource mobilization or partnership building.
- Knowledge of the Asia-Pacific regional context, including volunteerism trends, policy frameworks, and development challenges.
- Working experience with a national government in Asia and the Pacific region will be an asset.
- Experience in programme management in developing countries is desirable.
- Strong track record in establishing and maintaining partnerships with government institutions, United Nations entities, and civil society organizations.
- Strong knowledge of and sound experience in working with volunteer programmes, NGOs, CSOs, and VIOs.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of a regional language is an asset.
- Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
Contract
This is a UNV International Expert contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Expert contracts.
The UNV Regional Offices (RO) provide oversight and strategic guidance to the UNV Field Units in their respective geographical assignments. Furthermore, the Regional Offices represent and strategically position UNV and bring UNV’s services and solutions closer to its partners from governments, United Nations entities, civil society, and the private sector.
The UNV Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) is currently covering 36 countries with UN Volunteer assignments, including 12 countries with UNV Field Units on the ground. UN Volunteer placements and partnerships in countries with no UNV Field Units are being managed by ROAP directly in coordination with UNDP/UNV capacities on the ground (if applicable).
Reporting to the IVY 2026 Secretariat’s Team Lead in the External Relations and Communications Section (ERCS) at UNV Headquarters in Bonn, Germany, and matrixed to the Regional Portfolio Manager, the IVY 2026 Regional Coordinator will support the planning and implementation of IVY 2026 initiatives across the Asia and the Pacific region. This role will focus on outreach, partnership building, and advocacy efforts to promote volunteerism and maximise the impact of IVY 2026.
Outreach, advocacy and partnership building
Lead a stakeholder mapping exercise for IVY 2026, in collaboration with the Regional Portfolio Manager and the Regional Office.
Conduct regional outreach efforts to promote IVY 2026 with relevant stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region, fostering engagement with governments, United Nations partner entities, civil society organizations (CSOs), volunteer-involving organizations (VIOs), private sector and academia.
Strengthen regional partnerships and knowledge-sharing on IVY 2026 through networking events, webinars, and thematic discussions for an external audience.
Represent UNV in relevant regional forums, events, and consultations with external stakeholders to advocate for the implementation of IVY 2026.
Adapt communication materials developed by the IVY Secretariat to ensure their relevance and impact within the region and identify opportunities for special communications initiatives that help to increase the visibility of IVY 2026, in collaboration with the regional communications team.
Provide guidance and practical support to UNV Field Units in promoting IVY 2026 at the national level.
Coordination and implementation
Contribute to the designation of national IVY 2026 Focal Points by Governments in the region and support broad stakeholder engagement in and the effective functioning of the national committees they coordinate at the country-level.
Facilitate networking and experience exchange on IVY 2026 among external stakeholders, including governments, United Nations entities, CSOs, VIOs, private sector and academia across the region.
Support UNV ROAP and UNV Field Units in integrating and promoting IVY 2026 within their ongoing initiatives and network.
Engage in peer exchange with other Regional Coordinators to align strategies, share insights, and strengthen cross-regional collaboration on IVY 2026 implementation.
Monitoring, reporting and knowledge management
Track and evaluate the progress and impact of IVY 2026 initiatives implemented by relevant external stakeholders across the region.
Collect and analyze data on volunteer engagement and partnership building as a result of IVY 2026.
Prepare reports, briefing notes, and factsheets on IVY 2026 based on regional and country experiences and lessons learned.
Support knowledge management efforts by documenting and disseminating success stories and best practices and facilitating input by relevant external stakeholders to UNV’s Knowledge Portal on the International Volunteer Year.
Expected Outcomes:
National IVY 2026 Focal Points and Committees established by Governments in the ROAP Region and actively leading volunteerism initiatives.
Successful execution of regional advocacy campaigns, driving increased awareness and engagement in IVY 2026 by external and internal stakeholders.
Strengthened regional partnerships as a result of strong collaboration for IVY 2026.
Comprehensive documentation of best practices, success stories, and lessons learned in relation to IVY 2026 to inform future initiatives.
Enhanced capacity of national and regional stakeholders to sustain volunteerism promotion efforts beyond IVY 2026.
Accountability
Adaptability and flexibility
Creativity and innovation
Strategic thinking and decision-making
Planning and organising
Professionalism and integrity
Minimum 7 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in stakeholder engagement, advocacy, programme management, resource mobilization or partnership building.
Knowledge of the Asia-Pacific regional context, including volunteerism trends, policy frameworks, and development challenges.
Working experience with a national government in Asia and the Pacific region will be an asset.
Experience in programme management in developing countries is desirable.
Strong track record in establishing and maintaining partnerships with government institutions, United Nations entities, and civil society organizations.
Strong knowledge of and sound experience in working with volunteer programmes, NGOs, CSOs, and VIOs.
Have affinity with or interest in volunteer mobilization and engagement and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the United Nations System.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of a regional language is an asset
Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
As this is an International UN Volunteer Expert assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.
Benefits and Entitlements:
The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to UN Volunteers is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteer’s service. Contingent on specific eligibility criteria, location of the volunteer assignment and contractual type and category, the payment of allowances will begin from the date of Commencement of Service.
Monthly living Allowance (per month) is around USD 2656.12 + an expertise differential of USD 1062.44
Lump Sum (one-time payment) USD 4000
Exit Allowance (for each month served paid on completion of assignment) $225 for each month served
Medical and Life Insurance Coverage
Leave entitlements:
Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month
Certified sick leave: 30 days Uncertified
Sick Leave: 7 days
Learning leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months
Maternity Leave: 16 weeks
Paternity Leave: 10 days
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you successfully built a partnership with external stakeholders. What was your approach? | The interviewer seeks to understand your capability in partnership building. | Provide a detailed account of your actions, emphasizing your engagement strategies. |
| How do you prioritize multiple outreach initiatives within a tight schedule? | This question assesses your planning and organizational skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an example of how you adapted a communication strategy to suit a specific audience? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you implement to enhance volunteer engagement in the Asia-Pacific region? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you measure the impact of your advocacy initiatives? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a time you had to manage conflicts among stakeholders. How did you resolve them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure transparency and accountability in your projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why is volunteerism important for sustainable development, in your view? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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