Job Description

Details:
Mission and objectives:
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, headquartered in Bonn Germany, contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. UNV work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (https://www.undp.org/).
The UNV Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok, one of six Regional Offices in different locations around the world, forges opportunities for the mobilization of UN Volunteers in support of the UN system's activities on peace and development, as well as to support volunteerism as a form of civic engagement through increased capabilities and regional partnerships with UN and non-UN entities.
At the country level, UNV Field Units interact with UN entities to integrate volunteerism into their development agenda and for deployment of National UN Volunteers.
Context:
The Government of India is addressing the multifaceted development challenges faced by tribal communities, especially those in remote regions, through progressive legislation and targeted interventions. These efforts aim to improve access to education, healthcare, livelihoods, and infrastructure while preserving tribal culture and promoting inclusive growth. In line with this approach, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched, Aadi Karmayogi, a flagship initiative, focusing on enhancing last-mile service delivery in tribal areas by building the capacity of frontline workers. It promotes citizen-centric and participatory governance to ensure effective implementation of welfare schemes designed for tribal communities.
In alignment with this national agenda, UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) supports inclusive development by partnering with tribal departments at national and state levels. UNFPA focuses on adolescent health, gender equality, and reproductive rights. In states like Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, UNFPA collaborates with tribal welfare departments to improve planning and service delivery.
To further collaboration and in support of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs Aadi Karmayogi initiatives which is time-bound campaign, UNFPA proposes to deploy national Community Volunteers (part-time and in-person) in tribal dominated districts of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
This online assignment will support in raising awareness about government schemes, facilitate access to services and strengthen last-mile delivery. This initiative empowers tribal youth, builds local capacity, and demonstrates a scalable model for inclusive development, aligned with the principles of diversity, equity, and sustainability.
Task type:
Outreach and Advocacy
Task description:
The Online Volunteers will be directly supervised by the UNV Country Coordinator for India with the implementing partner of this project being UNFPA. Online Volunteers will be expected to:
- Support in creating awareness about the volunteering opportunities with UNFPA amongst the youth in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan by coordinating with the local CSOs/Youth networks. Online Volunteers will reach out to them both through social media networks as well as based on the contact details and communication provided by UNV.
- Support interested youth in creating and uploading their profiles on the UVP (https://app.unv.org/) for mobilisation of volunteers for which Online Volunteers will be sensitized and also provide step-step guidance note.
- Online Volunteers are expected to upload the details of the youth reached in a shared document for which link will be provided by UNV.
Requirements:
The candidate should have:
- Experience in project coordination, youth engagement, or community mobilization, preferably in tribal or rural contexts.
- Strong coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and timelines
- Sound knowledge and presence on social media
- Good communication skills
Work Hours: 11 - 15 hours per week

Skills Required