Internal Communications & Engagement Project Officer
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Volunteer project officer supporting SDSN Youth, a global initiative empowering young people to create sustainable development solutions. Managing internal communications, recruitment coordination, alumni engagement, and administrative systems across time zones.
Responsibilities:
- Work alongside the SDSN Youth leadership team to strengthen relationships with alumni and current members
- Contribute to recruitment processes, including outreach, application coordination, and candidate communication
- Maintain effective internal communication systems
- Support internal administrative aspects of the program
- Adhere to SDSN Youth’s code of conduct and SDG guiding principles
- Update and maintain internal databases, directories, and contact lists
- Maintain accurate, accessible, and current internal documentation
- Draft, update, and organize internal documents, guidelines, and templates
- Support distribution of internal announcements and updates
- Design and implement alumni engagement activities and initiatives
- Maintain and update alumni contact databases and records
- Support planning and coordination of assembly activities or meetings to promote participation and engagement
- Communicate proactively with the team and report consistently to the SDSN Youth Global Manager
Requirements:
- Aged 18–30, with flexibility up to 35 years old
- Excellent command of English, including writing, speaking, and listening
- Previous experience in student/youth leadership
- Strong interest in youth engagement and sustainable development
- Passion for SDSN Youth’s mission, the Sustainable Development Goals, and the Paris Agreement on climate change
- Proven team player with leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to coordinate and manage workload across several projects and teams
- Ability to communicate effectively and report consistently
- Sufficient time and resources to commit to the role; candidates with too many overlapping commitments are ineligible
- Professional or volunteer work experience, particularly in operations, internal communications, or people and culture
- Experience with communications and management software such as Google Suite
- Must complete SDSN Youth online induction courses, guidelines review, and other available training
- Ability to commit to 10 flexible hours per week
- Initial one-year mandate, with a three-month trial period
- Ability to communicate proactively with the team
Benefits:
- Voluntary role / no monetary compensation specified
- Flexible commitment of 10 hours per week
- Position may be extended subject to review of work performance
- SDSN Youth online induction courses and guidelines review
- Capacity-building training to grow personally and professionally whenever possible
- Opportunities to represent SDSN Youth at different levels
- Opportunities to engage with stakeholders from government, NGOs, and the private sector
- Opportunity to build a personal brand around sustainability and the SDGs
- Work in a multicultural environment and global workplace
- Potential life-changing opportunities
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