Under the overall guidance of the Director of Youth Development and direct supervision of the National Coordinator – Youth Programme or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the Volunteer Promotion Assistant will:

Responsibilities or duties

• Support the Implementation of the youth fellowship programme and youth volunteerism framework including youth and arts initiatives under MYSA.

• Support the implementation of the International Volunteer Year 2026 (IVY’26) National Action Plan.

• Coordinate youth activities with line ministries, partners and UN Agencies.

• Assist in identifying and mapping existing youth volunteer initiatives, networks, and opportunities across sectors.

• Working in collaboration with the Zambia Volunteers Coordinating Committee (ZVCC), contribute to the design of outreach strategies to promote youth volunteerism at national and community levels.

• Support the organization of volunteer-related events, campaigns, and capacity-building workshops.

• Assist in documenting and sharing impact stories, case studies, and best practices in youth volunteering.

• Maintain a database of youth volunteers and partner organizations engaged in volunteer activities.

• Collaborate with communications staff to promote volunteerism through digital and traditional media.

• Provide administrative and logistical support for volunteer engagement activities.

• Support the integration of volunteerism in youth and arts events.

• Support the promotion of volunteerism in Universities, Secondary and Primary Schools, and communities.

• Perform any other duties as assigned to support the effective implementation of the youth volunteerism agenda.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Relevant experience

1 year

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Secondary education

Competencies and values

• Accountability

• Adaptability and flexibility

• Creativity

• Judgement and decision-making

• Professionalism

• Self-management

Skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience in supporting youth development programmes, volunteer coordination, community engagement, or other relevant programmes;

• Other desired/mandatory required technical knowledge;

• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;

• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;

• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;

• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment;

• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;

• Have affinity with or interest in volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.

Area(s) of expertise

Volunteer management, Development programmes, Community development

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

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• Support the Implementation of the youth fellowship programme and youth volunteerism framework including youth and arts initiatives under MYSA.
• Support the implementation of the International Volunteer Year 2026 (IVY’26) National Action Plan.
• Coordinate youth activities with line ministries, partners and UN Agencies.
• Assist in identifying and mapping existing youth volunteer initiatives, networks, and opportunities across sectors.
• Working in collaboration with the Zambia Volunteers Coordinating Committee (ZVCC), contribute to the design of outreach strategies to promote youth volunteerism at national and community levels.
• Support the organization of volunteer-related events, campaigns, and capacity-building workshops.
• Assist in documenting and sharing impact stories, case studies, and best practices in youth volunteering.
• Maintain a database of youth volunteers and partner organizations engaged in volunteer activities.
• Collaborate with communications staff to promote volunteerism through digital and traditional media.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for volunteer engagement activities.
• Support the integration of volunteerism in youth and arts events.
• Support the promotion of volunteerism in Universities, Secondary and Primary Schools, and communities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned to support the effective implementation of the youth volunteerism agenda.

• Demonstrated experience in supporting youth development programmes, volunteer coordination, community engagement, or other relevant programmes;
• Other desired/mandatory required technical knowledge;
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Have affinity with or interest in volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.

• Secondary education
• English, Level: Fluent, Required