Community Engagement Volunteer - SRHR, Luang Namtha

About the role

UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, is recruiting 20 Community UN Volunteers in Luang Namtha, Laos, for a one-month, part-time assignment starting 26 October 2026. During November and December 2026, UNFPA and its partners will run community engagement and advocacy activities around campaigns such as the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and Human Rights Day. Volunteers work with young people and local partners to organize inclusive activities on sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, disability inclusion and human rights.

Key responsibilities

• Mobilize young people and community members to take part in campaign activities, reaching out to youth groups, schools, community organizations and local networks, and ensuring the participation of young women, persons with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ young people and those from ethnic or rural communities.
• Help create safe and respectful spaces for young people to share ideas and perspectives.
• Organize and facilitate activities such as awareness sessions, youth dialogues, theatre and participatory performances, edutainment, games, peer-to-peer discussions, outreach, information sessions on SRHR, and discussions on gender equality, GBV prevention, disability inclusion and human rights.
• Promote basic awareness of SRHR, especially among adolescents, share information on youth-friendly services, and help address myths and misconceptions using approved information; volunteers do not give medical advice, counselling or GBV case management and follow referral guidance when needed.
• Make activities accessible and inclusive, removing barriers for persons with disabilities and working with organizations of persons with disabilities and local partners.
• Work closely with designated local partners, keep simple records of activities and participation, collect feedback, document key issues and lessons, and provide a brief end-of-assignment summary.

Required profile

• Native Laotian; English at a fair level is required, knowledge of the local community or language is an advantage.
• Secondary education.
• Strong motivation to work with young people and communities, interest in volunteerism and community development.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, respect for diversity, equality and human rights, and ability to work respectfully with people from different backgrounds.
• Willingness to learn about SRHR, gender equality, disability inclusion and human rights, and to follow safeguarding standards.
• Experience in theatre, performance, facilitation, peer education, youth engagement, sports, arts, social media or other creative communication is an asset.

What we offer

• Orientation and practical training before deployment, and approved facilitation and communication materials.
• An opportunity to develop practical skills in community engagement, facilitation, communication, teamwork and volunteerism.