October 2022
SDSN Youth (SDSN Association)
Worldwide, remote.
The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement.
The SDSN Youth is an initiative of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). It was launched in 2015 with a mission to empower youth globally to create sustainable development solutions.
At SDSN Youth, we empower young people to take meaningful action on the Sustainable Development Goals. By joining our global team, you will be working with a diverse and exceptional group of individuals with a variety of cultural, religious and political backgrounds, committed to sustainable development.
The Membership Program’s Team
The Membership Program, which is part of the Global Networks, is a youth-led and youth-focused network of +780 member organizations based in more than 127 different countries that encourages engagement and collaboration on sustainability issues at a local and global level. As part of the SDSN Youth’s Global Networks, it gives member organizations access to research, business development resources, and events, exposing them to a community of global experts, business leaders, and peers.
The program’s pillars:
By empowering youth-led and youth-focused organizations, the program accelerates solutions towards sustainable development goals.
Through networking and collaboration, member organizations are able to connect with their peers at an international level and benefit from peer-to-peer learning.
The program prioritizes education and resources to drive change towards a sustainable future through high-level business-oriented skills such as fundraising, project management, and leadership.
Role
We’re looking for a new Operations Project Officer who will help grow and support our global community of youth-focused organizations (Member Organizations). This role will help in the management of Member Organizations and also strategize the operation of the program. You will be exposed to hundreds of passionate young people running initiatives and outreach in their local communities. This position will be great for someone who loves working with people and wants to learn about different cultures.
This role reports to and works closely with the Deputy Project Lead to ensure the program data is up to date, problem solve and best support our Membership Program (https://www.sdsnyouth.org/init... directly with:
Responsibilities
Please note: As a virtual network, it is IMPORTANT for Project Officers to communicate effectively with their Project Leader and report back consistently. In a network, which operates across several time zones, reporting and communicating proactively is crucial.
Job Qualifications
The Operations Project Officer will be someone who:
Minimum qualifications:
Preferred qualifications:
Commitment
Total Weekly Hours:
Conditions
Please apply at https://sdsnyouth.org/join-the-team