National Focal Point for the SDG Stories Project

Client of United Nation careers

Background

The SDG Stories Team was established by ESCWA s Executive Secretary to engage young persons aged 7 to 16, across the Arab region, with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) using storytelling. This is achieved primarily through the development and dissemination of a comic book, the ESCWA Stories , that presents engaging stories centered on the SDGs. Against this background, the SDG Stories Team is seeking the services of a designated national focal point to support and facilitate the work of the SDG Stories Team in Qatar. Duties and responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Acting as focal point between ESCWA and the designated beneficiary schools in Qatar, in support of the SDG Stories Initiative.
• Identifying 4 target schools to take part in the SDG Stories Initiative for the academic year 2PHONE_NUMBER.
• Advising schools and national authorities and stakeholders in Qatar on the adoption and implementation of activities related to the SDGs.
• Facilitating the flow of information between ESCWA and the designated beneficiary schools in Qatar.
• Participating with the SDG Stories Team in their field visits to beneficiary schools.
• Assisting the SDG Stories Team in the planning and organization of events relevant to the initiative, including capacity building sessions for teachers, and the ESCWA Stories Day in Qatar (exact date TBD).
• Exchanging expertise with the SDG Stories Team and facilitating cooperation and partnership.
• Contributing to the promotion of the SDGs, intergenerational dialogue, good citizenship and global leadership among teachers, staff and students participating in the SDG Stories Initiative.