Programme Support Associate: Youth & Operations

UNFPA South Africa seeks a UN Volunteer to support youth programming and country-team operations through meeting coordination, research, action tracking, reporting, knowledge management, stakeholder engagement and secretariat services for the Youth Theme Group and Operations Management Team.

Department: UNFPA South Africa Country Office

• Support Youth Theme Group and Operations Management Team work planning and implementation
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, consultations and joint activities
• Prepare agendas, background documents, minutes and action trackers
• Research youth development, operational efficiency and UN reform priorities
• Compile progress updates, quarterly reports and coordination summaries
• Maintain knowledge repositories, stakeholder contacts and coordination records
• Support engagement among UN agencies, government, youth stakeholders and development partners

• Diploma or degree in international relations, development studies, business administration, public management and governance or a related field
• Demonstrated interest or experience in administrative coordination, office management or project support
• English proficiency

• The assignment includes a tax-free monthly Volunteer Living Allowance of ZAR 7,500
• UNV learning and development platforms are available throughout the assignment