【联合国】官方线上志愿者招募！

Inclusivity statement‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?

11-15

Mission and objectives

1. MISSION: Protecting Environment in West China

2. VISION: Green mountains, Clear Water, Blue Sky, Man and Nature in Harmony

3. WORKING FIELDS: Environmental Education and Communication；Community Development；Water Resources Protection；Post-Earthquake Reconstruction；Grassland Conservation；Volunteer Development

4. Strategic Plan

① Conduct public environment education, sponsor volunteers’ organization, promote public participation in environment protection.

② Focus on ecological and environmental problems in typical regions. Improve regional eco-environment by demonstration and setting good examples.

③ Encourage social supervision in the solution of water pollution and in protecting the water resource safety.

④ Strength the organization construction and improve team innovation capability to achieve sustainable development of the organization.

⑤ Establish cooperation and communication mechanisms to strengthen the experiences exchanges among different civil organizations.

Context

This task directly supports Green Camel Bell's mission to promote energy justice and enhance climate resilience for Indigenous communities in developing regions. The side event, titled “Integrating Indigenous Knowledge and Just Transition for Climate Resilience,” will be part of the UN FCCC COP 29 conference.This event will explore the role of Indigenous knowledge in building climate resilience and will address challenges and best practices for a just transition from coal, fostering sustainable development through integrated and equitable approaches.

Green Camel Bell is an environmental NGO in China and an observer of UN FCCC, focusing on environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and advocacy for vulnerable communities. Online Volunteers' contributions will be crucial in shaping the narrative and ensuring a well-prepared presentation during the COP conference.

Task type

Research

Task description

Online Volunteers will assist in preparing materials for a side event at the upcoming UN FCCC COP conference focused on energy justice transitions in developing countries and Indigenous peoples' responses to climate change. Tasks include research, drafting reports or summaries, and coordinating with team members to compile relevant data. Online Volunteers will also participate in virtual meetings and provide updates on the progress of their tasks. Work will involve collaboration through email and virtual calls. This role will be delivered entirely online; no physical presence is required.

Each of the 8 volunteers will have specific responsibilities:

(1) Research: 2 Online Volunteers will focus on research, gathering background information on Indigenous knowledge systems and best practices for just transition strategies.

(2) Translation: 2 Online Volunteers will translate around 40 pages of documents between English and Chinese.

(3) Proofreading: 1 Online Volunteer will edit and proofread around 40 pages of documents, ensuring that all presentation materials are polished and aligned with the event’s theme.

(4) Design: 1 Online volunteer will design the layout of 3-4 Flyers regarding the side events, organizational RE projects, and booth exhibition.

(5) Communication: 2 Online Volunteers will focus on communication and outreach, helping distribute updates on social media and media coverage.

Required experience

Strong research and writing skills, especially in environmental science, climate policy, or Indigenous rights.

Familiarity with global climate change discussions and energy justice concepts. Previous experience with international conferences, especially UN-related events, is a plus but not required.

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Chinese, Level: Fluent, Required