Project and Technical Mentor (Environment, Climate and Energy)

We’re looking for a Project and Technical Mentor in the environment, climate and energy field who can live and volunteer in Lesotho for 7 months. 

• Provide support to the UNDP team to improve data-driven decision-making and strengthen institutional capabilities. 
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need Qualifications in Environment, Climate Change and Energy as well as experience in design and implementation of community development projects.   
• As a volunteer, you will support the improvement of program delivery and contribute to more impactful outcomes for vulnerable communities.

About the Partner Organisation 

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Maseru, Lesotho, works in the Kingdom of Lesotho helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. They support the government of Lesotho to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

This assignment will strengthen the UNDP Lesotho’s capacity within its Energy and Environment Program to deliver sustainable, community-driven development. The volunteer will support strategic areas such as project management, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building, enhancing operational efficiency and long-term resilience. They will assist in building strategic partnerships and supporting efforts in resource mobilisation for environmental, energy and climate-related initiatives, and help with identifying and documenting ongoing development efforts.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.