Networks Project Officer

About the Company

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, focusing on outreach, capacity building, and advocacy for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project lead to propose administrative plans and strategies to increase youth network engagement
• Support Network Management Oversight and performance
• Identify skill gaps and ideate training or capacity-building opportunities
• Develop quarterly reports and ensure activities are properly documented
• Monitor and respond to incoming communications in the network email inbox
• Research speaking engagements and partners to promote Network Coordinators
• Support the updating of guidelines and internal documents
• Analyze youth network inputs to understand needs and challenges
• Attend monthly and quarterly team calls

Requirements

• Aged between 18-30 (flexibility up to 35 years old)
• Excellent command of English (writing, speaking, and listening)
• Previous experience in student or youth leadership
• Passion for youth engagement and sustainable development (SDGs and Paris Agreement)
• Proven leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and report consistently in a virtual environment
• Professional or volunteer experience in team management, project coordination, or stakeholder engagement
• Experience with Google Suite or similar management software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in multicultural or global environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage workload across multiple projects