CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

We are always looking for passionate individuals to join our team. Check out what roles are currently available!

OPERATIONS - PROJECT OFFICER

Our Operations team is looking for a student or graduate aged 15-30 with experience in project management, leadership and administrative duties. If you have the right experience and keen interest in sustainable development, we would like to hear from you. 

Responsibilities:

• Determination of staffing numbers, skills, portfolios and needs to meet group objectives
• Assess applications, arrange for the interview of applicants, administer on-boarding procedures and make recommendations to the Executive about appointments
• Maintain a database with personal records of staff on matters such as, contact information, personal and professional information, including application, resumes, attendance, training, term commencement and end dates etc.
• Day-to-day management of recruitment procedures
• Day-to-day management of administration and project management tools
• Provide advice and information to the Executive and SDSN Secretariat on HR policies and procedures – including adherence to principles such as equal opportunity, gender-balance, and diversity across the regional/national centres
• Contribute to a positive, professional, effective and efficient culture
• Strategic management of staff, administration and internal communications where appropriate

Requirements:              

• Proven track record of proactivity and successful project management
• Ability to work effectively as an active member of a small team
• Experience in administration and/or team leadership
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Additional languages preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to, sustainable development
• Ability to dedicate a minimum of 10-12 hours per week

While this is an unpaid role, the position offers unique opportunities to learn. UN SDSN Youth strives to develop mutually rewarding roles, providing the Operations Officer with opportunities to speak with prominent sector leaders, network and directly contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. 

Applications close on the 13th of May, or when the right applicant is found.

HOW TO APPLY: Fill out the form HERE and be sure to attach your CV and Cover Letter. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Girls in ICT Day

• ​​Girls in ICT Day @ITU HQ, 28 April 2016, Geneva, Switzerland

   
  The Geneva celebration of Girls in ICT Day was held on 28 April 2016 at ITU Headquarters in the heart of Geneva.
  ITU's Girls in ICT Day is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness among girls and young women about the importance of digital skills for a successful professional career in all sectors and encouraging them to consider studies and careers in information and communication technologies (ICT).
  It is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday of April and since 2011, over 177,000 girls and young women have taken part in 5,300 Girls in ICT Day celebrations in 150+ countries worldwide.
  For more information on this global campaign please visit our Girls in ICT Portal athttp://girlsinict.org/
  In collaboration with Expanding Your Horizons (a nonpro­fit organization dedicated to providing STEM experiences to middle and high school girls interested in STEM activities and careers), schools from Geneva have been actively involved in organizing their own hands-on workshops for inspiring local school girls to become ICT creators with the support of experts from ITU, UNOSAT, Futurekids and Techspark Academy.
  On 28 April, the girls participating in the school workshops werre invited to the ITU HQ for a half day celebration where they had the opportunity to present their work and what they learned during the workshops to the ITU officials, the diplomatic community, ITU Staff and ITU Delegates.
  Download the full event programme: 2016 Girls in ICT ITU English agenda.pdf
  During the ceremony, we were honored with the presence of ITU Deputy Secretary-General   Mr Malcolm Johnson as well as Ambassador Pamela Hamamoto,
  Permanent Representative of the United States of America. You can have access to their Opening Ceremony Speeches by clicking on these two links: ITU DSG Malcolm Johnson speech.pdf |Ambassador Hemamoto speech.pdf
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Global Action Week for Education 2016

Global Action Week for Education is an annual worldwide campaign,  organized by the Global Campaign for Education and actively supported  by UNESCO to raise awareness on education and the commitments made by the international community to achieve the global education goal. "Failing to make adequate investments in education puts the  fulfilment of the entire global agenda at risk,"  said UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova. This year, the campaign, which runs from April 24 to 30,  focuses on the  theme of education financing, under the slogan  Fund the Future: Education Rights Now.

With the adoption of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda in 2015, the international  community set an ambitious education goal by calling for inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all by 2030. However, it is clear that  the success of the education agenda cannot be realized without a significant and well-targeted increase in financing, particularly in those countries furthest from achieving quality education for all at all levels.

				Video of the Panel Discussion:  “Financing for  SDG4-Education 2030.  Leaving no one behind : what will it take to narrow inequity gaps?”.
		Education 2030: How far are we from the goal. Explore UIS statistics

What is needed to fill the funding gap

The annual cost of achieving universal pre-primary, primary and secondary education in low and lower income countries is projected to increase from USD149 billion in 2012 to USD340 billion, on average, between 2015 and 2030.
Every USD1 invested in education and youth skills in developing countries generates USD10 to USD15 in economic growth while improvements in basic reading skills for all students in poor countries could lift around 171 million people out of poverty	.
To improve education quality, in low income countries, spending per primary school student will need to increase from USD70 to USD197 by 2030. The total annual financing gap between available domestic resources and the amount needed to achieve universal pre-primary, primary and secondary education of good quality in low and lower income countries is projected to average USD 39 billion between 2015 and 2030. Aid needs to increase by at least six times to fill this gap. To reach the 33.8 million out-of-school children and adolescents in conflict afflicted countries, USD2.3 billion is required: ten times the amount given in humanitarian aid in 2014.
To address the disadvantages faced by children living in poverty, per-student costs will need to increase by up to 40 per cent. UNESCO Key Messages
Failing to make adequate investments in education puts the fulfilment of the entire SDG 2030 agenda at risk.	.
To achieve SDG4, the Education 2030 Framework for Action calls for all countries to allocate at least 4 to 6 per cent of GDP to education and at least 15 to 20 per cent of public expenditure to education.
Innovative funding, focused on partnership, transparency, equity and efficiency is necessary to achieve the ambitious education agenda. The commitment to 12 years of free, publicly funded, education from early childhood to secondary must be backed by prioritisation in national education budgets and in Official Development Assistance (ODA) to education. The decline in aid to education in recent years must be reversed. Adequate and efficient financing is needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 4   Particular attention must be paid to marginalized populations and vulnerable countries.	Particular attention must be paid to marginalized populations and vulnerable countries.

UNESCO Special Envoy Forest Whitaker advocates for the SDGs in New York

© UN Photo / Loey Felipe

On 21 April 2016, artist and social activist Forest Whitaker participated in the High-Level Thematic Debate on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, in his capacity as UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation and recently appointed SDG Advocate.

Seeking to discuss concrete perspectives on how to engineer sustainability-fostering solutions on the ground, Mr Whitaker shared experiences and lessons drawn from the work he carries out through his foundation, the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI).

In his keynote address, Mr Whitaker emphasized that achieving the SDGs requires the participation of ordinary citizens around the globe, a view largely supported by UNESCO. And he called on leaders to engage their fellow citizens to create a worldwide popular movement in support for the SDGs.

In the spirit of partnership expressed in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, WPDI works in close cooperation with UNESCO, civil society and grassroots organizations to promote youth empowerment, cultural diversity, and inclusive societies. This High-Level Debate was a critical opportunity to advocate for new and more participative approaches toward sustainable development and lasting peace.

Seven months after world leaders unanimously adopted the 2030 Agenda, the president of the UN General Assembly convened this event to raise international awareness and political momentum behind the implementation of Agenda and its 17 Goals and 169 targets. The universal scope of this inclusive Agenda − which leaves no one behind − requires innovative and groundbreaking approaches to address the economic, environmental, and social challenges facing our interconnected world. The debate brought together global political, business, and civil society leaders in New York to focus on kick-starting the implementation of this ambitious agenda.

The event was live webcasted.

• Watch Mr Whitaker's intervention (VOD; min 33:40)

• Read Mr Whitaker's speech

• Press Conference by Forest Whitaker, actor and Sustainable Development Goals Advocate and Thomas Gass, Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

SDSN Youth at the High Level Thematic Debate on Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals at the United Nations (NYC)

SDSN Youth present at the Opening Ceremony and at the event "Communicating the Sdgs" on April 21st 2016 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

1. One day before the signing ceremony of the Cop21 Paris Agreement on Climate Change, the United Nations organized a series of events related to the SDG's and their implementation at its New York Headquarters. SDSN Youth took part in two of these events: The Opening Ceremony and the open discussion and roundtable " Communicating the SDG's."View image on Twitter
   

   

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Have your say on the next UN Secretary-General The United Nations is about it choose its new leader.

http://fluidsurveys.com/s/have-your-say-un-secretary-general/

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For 70 years, these appointments have been secretive and dominated by powerful countries. But this time things are different. This time, people around the world have fought hard for a more open and inclusive selection process under the banner of the 1 for 7 Billion campaign.

For the first time in history, candidates for UN Secretary-General can be scrutinised and questioned by citizens, not just countries. Together, we've fought for this opportunity.

Starting in April, candidates for the role of Secretary-General will be taking part in public town halls and debates, and we want you to tell us what they should be asked. Working with journalists, we've come up with some starting questions, and give you the chance to suggest your own.

https://www.facebook.com/GLBLCTZN/videos/1013440995418335/

Applications for the 2016 Momentum for Change Awards close TODAY! Don’t miss out!

UNFCCC

 

Applications for the 2016 Momentum for Change Awards close TODAY! Don’t miss out!

Help us find and celebrate leaders in the fields of clean energy, climate finance and technology. We’re looking for entrepreneurs, business owners, community leaders, policy makers and more. Share this post and encourage an impressive person you know to apply at:http://momentum.unfccc.int by 23:59 GMT today, Monday 25 April.

One boy!!!!!

UN Youth Envoy

16 ώρες · 

Highlights of speech at United Nations HQ by 16 year old UNICEF climate advocate, Getrude Clement of Tanzania, on ‪#‎ParisAgreement‬ | Read her full speech:

 http://goo.gl/xO7R4s

DirectorJeffrey Sachs to SDSN Youth about the signing

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Words by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network's DirectorJeffrey Sachs to SDSN Youth about the signing of the ‪#‎ParisAgreement‬!

Λέξεις από το διευθυντή της UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Jeffrey Sachs να sdsn νεολαίας για την υπογραφή της‪#‎parisagreement‬!

https://www.facebook.com/SDSNYouthSolutions/videos/528408807338507/

http://www.un.org/apps/newsFr/storyF.asp?NewsID=37082#.VxswSaiLQdW

Join 66th UN DPI/NGO Conference: “Education for Global Citizenship: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Together”

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Join 66th UN DPI/NGO Conference: “Education for Global Citizenship: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Together”

Gyeongju, Republic of Korea 
30 May – 01 June, 2016

Learn more: http://outreach.un.org/ngorelations/conference/

The 66th United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)/Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Conference will be held in the City of Gyeongju, Republic of Korea from 30 May to 1 June 2016. The Conference title is “Education for Global Citizenship: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Together.” The Conference will take place in the first year of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by United Nations (UN) Member States in September 2015 to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure human rights and prosperous and fulfilling lives for all, as part of a new sustainable development agenda to be achieved by 2030. This year, 2016, is a globally unprecedented opportunity to spark these transformational changes, following also on the successful conclusion of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 21st Conference of Parties (COP) agreement in Paris in December 2015.

Learn more: http://outreach.un.org/ngorelations/conference/

22 April 2016|Opportunities for Youth

Sign the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.

‪#ParisAgreement‬

http://webtv.un.org/

##‪#‎Earthday‬
April 22 is International Mother Earth Day!
This year, ###EarthDay coincides with the signing of the ##‪#‎ParisAgreement‬.

“On this day, representatives of more than 170 countries are gathering at UN Headquarters in New York to sign the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. This landmark pact, in conjunction with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, holds the power to transform our world. The momentum achieved by so many signatures on one day sends a clear signal of solidarity and resolve. Now we must unleash the full force of human ingenuity and ensure low-emission growth and improved climate resilience.” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

More info: http://bit.ly/Paris-Agreement-April2016
International Mother Earth Day: http://bit.ly/1XLeJuW

Sign for climate.

Sign for climate.
Υπογράφω για το κλίμα του πλανήτη.

 UN Sustainable Development Platform 

 

As ‪#‎EarthDay‬ approaches, @UNEP and the @UnitedNations community are mobilizing social media users to show support for the signing of the ‪#‎ParisAgreement‬.

 The success of the climate deal depends on all of us. You can tell the world that you are willing to play your part - send a photo/video of you with your signature and

 ‪#‎Sign4Climate‬ on Twitter: 

https://twitter.com/UNEP or Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/unep/

Αποτελέσματα διαγωνισμού ζωγραφικής

           http://www.eproodos.gr/post/mathites-zografizoyn-kata-toy-ratsismoy

ΜΑΘΗΤΕΣ ΖΩΓΡΑΦΙΖΟΥΝ ΚΑΤΑ ΤΟΥ ΡΑΤΣΙΣΜΟΥ

ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΜΟΣ

  

CLUB SERRES FOR UNESCO                                                                                                

\ Member Federation Clubs and Center for UNESCO                                             

  www.serresforunesco.com    www.unescoserron.blogspot.com  www.astropyli.org                                                                        serres.for.unesco@gmail.com                                                                                              

  Ioustinianou 19 = Serres 62123 = Greece = Europe

Αποτελέσματα διαγωνισμού ζωγραφικής για την Διεθνή ημέρα κατά του ρατσισμού, των φυλετικών διακρίσεων, της ξενοφοβίας και της μισαλλοδοξίας της UNESCO,

Όπως γνωρίζετε η  Σέρρες είναι η μόνη πόλη στην Ελλάδα που έχει ενταχθεί στο Δίκτυο Αντιρατσιστικών πόλεων της UNESCO.

Στο πλαίσιο του εορτασμού της Διεθνούς Ημέρας κατά του ρατσισμού, των φυλετικών διακρίσεων, της ξενοφοβίας και της μισαλλοδοξίας της UNESCO,

 www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/events/prizes-and-celebrations/celebrations/international-days/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-racial-discrimination/  

ο Όμιλος κάλεσε  τα σχολεία των Σερρών στο μάθημά της ζωγραφικής να δημιουργήσουν ατομικά αλλά και ομαδικά ένα έργο με το οποίο θα παρουσιάζει το θέμα.

Τα αποτέλεσμα είναι Το 3^ο Δημοτικό η τάξη 3^α τμήμα και το 1^ο Λύκειο Σερρών ομαδική εργασία.

Οι τιμώμενες εκπαιδευτικοί είναι η Μαρία Αναγνωστίδου και Μαγδαληνή Τζιάρα.

Ο διαγωνισμός στηρίχθηκε στην πρόταση της UNESCO http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0023/002357/235721e.pdf