Programme Associate

This United Nations Volunteers (UNV) assignment is part of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)’s Disaster Risk Reduction Section, in support of the ESCAP Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Tsunami, Disaster and Climate Preparedness. The mandate of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is to promote sustainable and inclusive development and regional connectivity in the Asian and Pacific region. ESCAP’s role as a regional development arm of the United Nations Secretariat is to support its membership with policy-oriented research and analysis, normative support and technical assistance and capacity building, to respond to the development priorities and changing needs of the Asian and Pacific region. The Disaster Risk Reduction Section works towards improving the capabilities of ESCAP members to reduce the socioeconomic impact of disasters and build the resilience by mainstreaming disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation into sustainable development. Within the Section is the secretariat to the multi-donor Trust Fund for Tsunami, Disaster and Climate Preparedness, which was established in 2005 directly following the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami through a groundbreaking contribution from the Government of Thailand. The Trust fund promotes innovative pilot initiatives, scales successful early warning systems and facilitates regional cooperation, for coastal resilience across Asia and the Pacific. For more information, please visit the website: https://www.unescap.org/disaster-preparedness-fund

The UN Associate Volunteer will support the ESCAP Multi‑Donor Trust Fund for Tsunami, Disaster and Climate Preparedness within the Disaster Risk Reduction Section of ESCA, in Bangkok Thailand. The assignment offers exposure to regional DRR initiatives, partnerships, and donor‑supported projects across Asia and the Pacific. The Volunteer will contribute to programme coordination, communications, and stakeholder engagement, helping ensure smooth implementation of Trust Fund activities. This role provides a unique learning opportunity within a fast‑paced team working to strengthen early warning systems, coastal resilience, and regional cooperation

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer for the ESCAP Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Tsunami, Disaster and Climate Preparedness, and overall guidance from the Chief of the Disaster Risk Reduction Section, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks : - Programme Support: Provide day to day programmatic support to the Trust Fund, including coordination of activities, follow up with implementing partners, and assistance in preparing briefs, reports, and meetings. - Communications and Advocacy: Support communications, outreach, and advocacy efforts for the Trust Fund. This includes drafting social media content, preparing communication materials, supporting organization of advocacy and visibility events, drafting impact stories with implementing partners, and maintaining up to date public information on Trust Fund activities. - General Support: Provide communications and other general support to the Disaster Risk Reduction Section as needed and assist with coordination tasks required for meetings and stakeholder engagement.