Visibility and Advocacy Support Volunteer

Title: Visibility and Advocacy Support Volunteer, WomenX Collective
Location: UNFPA Berlin Hub Office, Berlin, Germany
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Remote/In person: In person
Duration: 24 weeks

The Position:
Under the direct supervision of the Global Coordinator, SRH Innovation Specialist, WomenX the UNFPA Volunteer will support the branch/team in the work of the WomenX Collective (WomenX). WomenX is an innovative UNFPA programme designed to address critical health gaps for women and girls by identifying investment cases that leverage context-tailored and evidence-based advanced solutions in low
- and middle-income countries (LMICs). By overcoming barriers such as limited adoption, restricted access, and low investment in women's health, WomenX promotes the implementation of adaptable, locally relevant, and sustainable interventions. WomenX Berlin Hub was established to leverage the German innovation, research and health ecosystem.

The Volunteer will support the efficient functioning of WomenX Collective by providing event management support. The incumbent will work closely with the WomenX team and the wider Innovation and Transformation Branch team, partners, and stakeholders especially in Berlin.

A work-plan with achievements for the duration of the volunteer assignment will be agreed upon. Periodic progress meetings will lead to a beneficial environment for the UNFPA Volunteer, enhancing her/his skills and capacity in areas related to UNFPA’s mandate.

About UNFPA and How You Can Make a Difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations, and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on womens’ and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

You would be responsible for:
A. On-site Event Support
The role will contribute to the planning and execution of WomenX-organized events, ensuring seamless delivery. Responsibilities and deliverables include:
Support logístical, administrative, and financial arrangements for meetings and events organized by the WomenX Office.
Draft event concepts by outlining objectives, themes, target audiences, and key activities.
Conduct research on potential event guests and speakers: Identify and research prospective event guests and speakers, including gathering information on their backgrounds, expertise, and biographies.
Manage event invitations and participation: Prepare and distribute event invitations, manage participant lists, and conduct follow-ups to ensure strong attendance.
Ensure smooth event delivery, including the logistics such as location, catering, AV support (microphones, screen, Wi-Fi, etc) and visual support
Prepare post-event reports: Compile comprehensive event reports by summarizing key activities, outcomes, and feedback.
Support any other administrative and financial tasks as required.

Qualifying for a Volunteer Assignment

All UNFPA Volunteers must meet the following eligibility requirements:
a. Applicants from all over the world may express an interest in volunteering. Applicants must be over the age of 18. There is no upper age restriction as long as the person is fit for the required work.
c. Volunteers may include professionals, technicians, and retirees.
d. Spouses and family members of current UNFPA personnel may volunteer as long as there is no conflict of interest.
i. Family relationships must be disclosed to the Ethics Office and Head of Unit prior to engaging a spouse or family member as a volunteer.
ii. Volunteers should not be in the same reporting line as spouses or family members and, where feasible, should be in different organizational units.
e. A Bachelor's degree in administration, political science, international relations, law, social studies or a related area is required.
f. Fluency in English is required, while fluency in German is desirable. Knowledge of an additional United Nations language is an asset.
g. Demonstrate interest in the field of development.
h. Demonstrate ability to adapt to new environments and to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of different cultural backgrounds.
- You Have:
Knowledge and Experience:

- Some experience in project management and/or administration is required.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to organize work in