Mission and objectivesUNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.
ContextThis assignment is part of UNFPA’s Youth Empowerment Programme. It aims to match experienced professionals with emerging youth leaders for mentorship and capacity building over a 12-week period. Volunteers will mentor participants to promote confidence, build relevant skills, and offer career guidance. The mentorship initiative will focus on professional development, health awareness, and leadership, with a particular emphasis on underserved or marginalized youth populations. The programme will be conducted bilingually in English and French.
Task DescriptionOnline Volunteer Mentors will contribute in the following ways: 1. Mentorship Sessions: o Conduct regular one-on-one or small group mentorship sessions (weekly or biweekly) via virtual platforms. o Each mentor will be assigned a group of 3–5 or 1 mentees. o Provide guidance on: ▪ Leadership and personal development ▪ Gender equality and reproductive health education ▪ Career planning and soft skills ▪ Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation ▪ Navigating higher education and professional opportunities 2. Facilitating Group Discussions and Knowledge Sharing: o Participate in or lead webinars, discussion circles, or themed talks on youth empowerment and related topics. 3. Community Engagement: o Support the growth of a vibrant mentorship community by contributing to online forums, sharing resources, and encouraging peer learning among mentees.
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