Events Coordination Assistant (16 Days of Activism)

UNDP operates in over 170 countries and territories, working to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We support countries in developing strong policies, skills, partnerships, and institutions to help sustain their progress.

The UNDP Regional Bureau for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (RBEC) operates through its Istanbul Regional Hub and works in close collaboration with 18 Country Offices across Europe and Central Asia.

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. Every year, the UNITE Campaign focuses on a specific theme. The campaign calls on citizens to show how much they care about ending violence against women and girls by sharing the actions they are taking to create a world free from violence towards women.

UNDP cooperation with UNV has established a Special Programme Initiative , aiming at engaging UN Volunteers to support UNDP and in particular the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign in Türkiye.

The selected national UN Community Volunteers will assist UNDP team in Türkiye in Workshops & Trainings: Support UNDP with organizations of events and workshops to raise awareness on gender-based violence, targeting youth, persons with disabilities, and community leaders, empowering them to become agents of change against gender-based violence.

Under the direct supervision UNDP Gender Analyst, the UN Community Volunteer will:
• Undergo training on processes and activities undertaken by UNDP under the 16 Days of Activism against GBV campaign.
• Assist UNDP in planning and organizing workshops that target youth, men, and community leaders to educate them on recognizing and preventing gender-based violence.
• Assist UNDP to deliver empowerment sessions, raising awareness about their rights and the services available to them.
• Coordinate with trainers and facilitators to ensure smooth execution of workshops, including preparation of materials, logistical arrangements, and participant outreach.
• Assist UNDP to identify community leaders, youth groups, and local organizations to participate in GBV prevention workshops.
• Engage with community to promote awareness of gender-based violence issues and encourage community involvement in trainings.
• Maintain records of participants, attendance, and workshop materials.
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.