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Mission and objectives
Who we are UNDP Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific (RBAP), with 24 Country Offices covering work in 36 countries and decades of experience in the region, is a trusted adviser and a ‘de-velopment partner’ of choice for governments across the region in supporting the localization and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). What we do We help our partners in identifying relevant solutions to today’s complex, trans-boundary de-velopment challenges. We support them to design and implement large scale development initiatives that deliver lasting social, economic and environmental improvements in countries across the region. Our support to governments, civil society, the private sector and communities is at every level of their organization: we provide legislative and regulatory advice that transforms governance systems; we provide capacity building and trainings that build nations; and we organize em-ployment schemes that bring jobs to the most vulnerable groups. For every project, we provide our partners with a team of experts who link local challenges to national, regional and global knowledge and resources. Guided by UNDP’s 2022-25 Strategic Plan, advisory and implementation work focuses on the following areas: • Structural Transformation • Leaving No-one Behind • Building Resilience In addition to these areas of focus which reflect regional developmental priorities, we emphasize gender, climate change, social protection and inclusive growth, in all aspects of our work. Recognizing the complexity of development challenges, increasing advances in technology in the region, as well as the call for a data revolution, we have been investing in innovation, using approaches such as design thinking and foresight tools such as games, mobile applications, and big data to challenge business as usual and develop the next generation of development solutions.
Context
In the recent past, we are witnessing increased interest, engagement, and activism by young people towards the climate agenda. Through climate strikes etc. young people call for governments and other relevant stakeholders to take collective actions on climate change. With this context in mind, it is important to engage the voices of young people and identify actionable initiatives to lay the foundation for ambitious climate actions. Meanwhile, governments are also increasing their climate ambitions leading up to the COP28 and youth inclusion in this agenda has increased from 40% in 2015 to 75% in 2020. To foster this interaction and empower action, UNDP Asia-Pacific in collaboration with UNICEF East Asia and Pacific, UNICEF South Asia, UNFCCC Regional Collaboration – Bangkok, British Council, YOUNGO, Movers Programme and 2030 Youth Force are co-convening a regional platform: Youth Co:Lab Youth Co:Lab positions young people front and center in order to solve the region’s most pressing challenges. Co-created in 2017 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Citi Foundation, Youth Co: Lab aims to establish a common agenda for countries in the Asia-Pacific region to empower and invest in youth so that they can accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through leadership, social innovation, and entrepreneurship. Youth Digitalization for Employability and Entrepreneurship Program (YDEEP) YDEEP aims to create digital pathways and reduce digital inequality for youth, particularly those from underserved communities across Asia-Pacific. YDEEP seeks to support young people’s employability and enable them to thrive as leaders and globally engaged citizens and contribute to sustainable development in their communities and beyond. The Bangkok Regional Hub (BRH) leverages its global network and South-South Cooperation (SSC) to facilitate mutual knowledge and experience sharing between partner countries on best practices and lessons learned. The UNDP China Youth Strategy 2023-2025 aims to support the BRH to demonstrate new innovative approaches to develop a cohesive portfolio and contribute to BRH’s Youth Empowerment Portfolio Asia-Pacific (YEP-AP) and demonstrate meaningful youth engagement and empowerment aligned with the United Nations Secretary General’s Policy Brief 3 (April 2023) on “Meaningful Youth Engagement in Policy and Decision-making Processes.
Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Programme Specialist - Civil Society and Youth, and Youth Development Analyst of UNDP China, the UN Volunteer - Youth Engagement in a Green Economy and Just Transition Assistant will assist in implementing YECAP Green Jobs Programme work plan, aligned with Youth Co:Lab and YDEEP work plans, via the following activities: 1) Support the partnerships strategy for BRH YECAP Green Jobs Programme: • Support the partnership development and resources mobilization for BRH YECAP Green Jobs Programme. • Support the development of concept notes, partnership decks, proposals. • Consolidate the database of YECAP Green Jobs partners and potential partners across Asia-Pacific. 2) Support the development and implementation of curriculums and training materials on green jobs/skills/employability in Asia-Pacific region: • Assess the needs, expertise of YECAP, Youth Co:Lab, and YDEEP stake-holders related to green skills/jobs and employability. • Co-develop curriculums and training materials based on consultations and alignment with YECAP, Youth Co:Lab, and YDEEP stakeholders. • The curriculums developed will be used as training materials for key regional youth events/platforms like Youth Co:Lab and YDEEP Learning Management Systems, joint webinars with YEP-AP stakeholders, Springboard Plus, Movers Programme, etc. 3) Mobilize and engage youth and youth organizations for green jobs, green economy and just transition in Asia-Pacific region: • Organize, facilitate and/or coordinate at least 12 Movers Workshops on Green Jobs for Youth and provide mentorship to at least 10 YECAP volunteers to conduct similar workshops. • Build a community of young climate leaders and youth organizations interested in the green economy and just transition. • Support relevant green skills/jobs and employability initiatives from YECAP youth and youth organizations communities. • Consolidate the database of YECAP Green Jobs activities across Asia-Pacific. 4) Support the implementation of YECAP in China: • Support the documentation drafting and implementation of YECAP activities in China. • Mobilize and engage youth and youth organizations from China for YECAP. • Localize the regional green skills curriculums, toolkits and training materials in China. Support any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor. Furthermore, UNVs are encouraged to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and taking an active part in UNV activities (for instance, IVD celebration events); • Get acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking; • Contribute news and articles on field experiences and submit them to UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UNV volunteers; • Promote online volunteering and encourage individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering Service whenever technically feasible. Results/Expected Output: • Young people benefited, trained and engaged through YECAP and YDEEP • New partners in the youth development ecosystem that has green jobs training • Curriculums on green jobs, employability localized in Chinese • YECAP activities in China