Online Volunteer for Youth4Climate Call for Solutions 2026

Job Posting Organization:
The UNDP Rome Centre for Climate Action and Energy Transition serves as a pivotal global platform for collaboration between the Government of Italy and UNDP. Established to address critical issues surrounding climate action and energy transition, the Centre emphasizes the importance of youth involvement in climate initiatives and aims to facilitate climate finance for sustainable development. The organization operates in various countries, focusing on empowering youth and fostering innovative climate solutions. It has a significant workforce dedicated to these missions, reflecting its commitment to addressing climate change on a global scale.

Job Overview:
The position of Online Volunteer for the Youth4Climate Call for Solutions 2026 involves providing essential mentoring and training to youth applicants aged 18-29 from 159 countries. The role is designed to support the implementation of youth-led climate solutions by offering technical guidance throughout the application process. Volunteers will engage in one-on-one mentoring sessions, focusing on helping applicants understand the guidelines and templates necessary for submitting their proposals. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance youth participation in climate action, ensuring that young leaders have the resources and support needed to develop impactful projects. The role requires a commitment to fostering youth engagement and promoting innovative climate solutions, with the ultimate goal of driving sustainable development and addressing the climate crisis effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Online Volunteers will be responsible for several key tasks, including:

• Selecting appropriate mentoring and training methods tailored to the needs of youth applicants.
• Developing a comprehensive outline of content that captures essential information based on the Call’s guidelines and templates.
• Creating a detailed coaching/training plan that includes a schedule of sessions, exercises, and timelines.
• Conducting one-on-one coaching and training sessions with youth applicants, focusing on project management, work planning, and budgeting principles.
• Providing ongoing support and guidance to applicants throughout the proposal preparation process.
• Submitting a detailed report at the end of the assignment, summarizing the sessions held and the outcomes achieved. Volunteers will collaborate closely with the UNDP Rome Centre’s Youth4Climate team to ensure the effectiveness of the mentoring process.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates for this position should possess a strong background in project management and design, with the ability to guide youth applicants in developing realistic project plans and budgets. Excellent communication skills are essential for promoting innovative ideas and facilitating effective interactions with young applicants. Additionally, a solid understanding of monitoring and evaluation concepts is necessary to help applicants incorporate these elements into their proposals. Volunteers should be adaptable, patient, and committed to empowering youth in their climate action efforts.

Educational Background:
A relevant educational background in fields such as environmental science, project management, international development, or a related discipline is preferred. Candidates should have a strong understanding of climate issues and the challenges faced by youth in implementing climate solutions. Educational qualifications that demonstrate expertise in mentoring, training, or capacity building will be advantageous.

Experience:
Volunteers should have prior experience in project management, particularly in the context of climate action or youth engagement. Experience in mentoring or training youth is highly desirable, as it will enable volunteers to effectively support applicants in their proposal development. Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities in climate finance and youth-led initiatives will be beneficial for this role.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, as the Call for Solutions will be conducted in English. Proficiency in additional languages such as French, Spanish, or Portuguese is considered an asset, as the Call will be available in these languages, enhancing communication with a diverse group of applicants.

Additional Notes:
This position is a volunteer role and does not offer financial compensation. The commitment involves participating in online mentoring sessions, which will be scheduled flexibly to accommodate both volunteers and youth applicants. The role is part-time and will require volunteers to manage their time effectively to provide quality support to multiple applicants. The duration of the assignment will align with the timeline of the Youth4Climate Call for Solutions 2026, culminating in a report submission at the end of the mentoring period.