Ecosystem and Community Engagement Associate

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The primary and overarching objective of United Nations Development Programme in Kenya is the eradication of poverty in the context of sustainable development, including the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals, and promotion of United Nations fundamental principles. A core dimension to the work of UNDP in Kenya is on Democratic Governance given the national focus on governance reforms. UNDP supports the country’s efforts towards achieving the Vision 2030 Political Pillar, which envisions a democratic system that is issue-based, people-centered, results oriented and accountable to the public. This Political Pillar gears to transform the country’s political governance across five strategic areas; The Rule of Law, Electoral and Political Processes, Democracy and Public Service Delivery, Transparency and Accountability, Security Peace Building and Conflict Management. These strategic areas are anchored in the Constitution, promulgated in August 2010 marking a major milestone in the democratic journey of Kenya and set a new threshold in terms of people-centred development.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
UNDP is the leading United Nations organization in fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at undp.org or follow at @UNDP.

Under the direct supervision of the Timbuktoo GreenTech Hub Project Manager the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

A. Ecosystem Mapping and Strategic Engagement
• Map and profile relevant ecosystem stakeholders (startups, incubators, accelerators, universities, investors, policymakers, corporates, and development partners) within the GreenTech sector.
• Build and maintain a dynamic ecosystem database segmented by potential value-add (e.g., mentorship, funding, regulatory influence, market access).
• Initiate and maintain strategic relationships with ecosystem players through one-on-one engagements, community roundtables, co-hosted events, and thematic forums.
• Represent the GreenTech Hub at ecosystem events and contribute to policy dialogues, in coordination with the Program Manager and Hub Manager.

B. Community Engagement and Events
• Design and implement an annual community engagement plan aligned with the Hub’s programmatic calendar.
• Organize high-impact events such as fireside chats, community bootcamps, demo days, innovation challenges, and sector-specific workshops.
• Support all aspects of event planning: speaker curation, logistics, content preparation, partnership coordination, and post-event follow-up.
• Collaborate closely with the operations and technical teams to ensure events contribute to the startup pipeline and reflect program priorities.

C. Mentorship Program Management
• Design and manage the Hub’s mentorship program in coordination with the Program Manager.
• Source, onboard, and engage mentors based on Hub needs and cohort profiles.
• Match mentors with startups and track mentorship interactions using defined quality and impact metrics.
• Maintain updated mentor profiles and manage regular touchpoints to sustain engagement.

D. Communication, Storytelling, and Visibility
• Identify compelling stories of startup growth, ecosystem impact, and innovation out-comes; document them for internal and external use.
• Co-create written, visual, and multimedia content (e.g., newsletters, blog posts, social media content, pitch decks, investor snapshots) to position the Hub as a leading GreenTech innovation platform.
• Coordinate with the communications focal point to align storytelling with brand guidelines and editorial calendar.
• Manage the Hub’s social media presence and digital communities, ensuring timely up-dates, strategic engagement, and performance tracking.

E. Media and Knowledge Assets
• Liaise with media partners to ensure visibility of the Hub’s achievements and public-facing events.
• Manage photo/video documentation during key events and maintain a structured archive of media assets.
• Maintain a digital repository of communication resources, including startup profiles, mentor bios, investor decks, and campaign materials.

F. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
• Measure the effectiveness of ecosystem engagement and community activities using post-event surveys, feedback sessions, and engagement metrics.
• Contribute insights to reporting cycles (monthly, quarterly, and annual) in collaboration with the Program Manager and Hub Manager.
• Ensure that all engagement activities are inclusive and aligned with gender equity and youth leadership principles.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:
Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country.
Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities.
Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers.
Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering ser-vice whenever technically possible.