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Mission and objectives
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP is on the ground in some 170 countries and territories, supporting their own solutions to development challenges and developing national and local capacities that will help them achieve human development and the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated on three main focus areas: Sustainable development; Democratic governance and peacebuilding; Climate and disaster resilience. UNDP helps countries attract and use aid effectively. In all our activities, we promote gender equality and the protection of human rights. UNDP has enhanced its support to countries to work towards the eradication of extreme poverty, enabling us to build back better and work towards innovative solutions to the complex global challenges. We have refined our service offering through six signature solutions to provide a more integrated response to the development challenges that we are all facing in this complex global environment. This includes a mix of policy advice, technical assistance, catalytic financing and innovative programmes tailored to country specific needs to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals through six our signature solutions on - poverty, governance, resilience, environment, energy, gender equality.
Context
The Creative Industries Business Summit (CIBS) 2026 builds on the 2025 momentum by focusing on turning opportunities into tangible business outcomes for Zambian creatives. It aims to strengthen capacity in market access, financing, digital inclusion, policy alignment, and the use of emerging technologies especially Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive innovation.
The summit will serve as a high-level platform to promote commercialization, attract investment, foster partnerships, and position the creative sector as a key driver of inclusive economic growth and youth employment. Under the theme “Commercialising Creative Industries for Youth Employment Through Digital Innovation,” it aligns with national priorities and global digital trends.
CIBS 2026 marks a shift to a localized approach, bringing together key stakeholders to advance digital transformation in Zambia’s creative sector. It highlights opportunities presented by AI, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT), and gaming, which are reshaping how creativity is produced, monetized, and shared. The summit aims to equip creatives with the skills and access needed to compete and thrive in a fast-evolving digital economy.
Therefore, recruiting CIBS volunteers is essential to ensure thorough preparation and the smooth execution of the Summit, including its pre-event activities and post-event engagements.
The summit will serve as a high-level platform to promote commercialization, attract investment, foster partnerships, and position the creative sector as a key driver of inclusive economic growth and youth employment. Under the theme “Commercialising Creative Industries for Youth Employment Through Digital Innovation,” it aligns with national priorities and global digital trends.
CIBS 2026 marks a shift to a localized approach, bringing together key stakeholders to advance digital transformation in Zambia’s creative sector. It highlights opportunities presented by AI, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT), and gaming, which are reshaping how creativity is produced, monetized, and shared. The summit aims to equip creatives with the skills and access needed to compete and thrive in a fast-evolving digital economy.
Therefore, recruiting CIBS volunteers is essential to ensure thorough preparation and the smooth execution of the Summit, including its pre-event activities and post-event engagements.
Task description
Under the overall guidance of the Director of Arts and the direct supervision of the National Coordinator - Youth Programme, the CIBS Volunteers will:
Logistics and Operations
• Assist with venue setup, registration desks, and delegate information sharing.
• Manage signage, seating, and audio-visual equipment.
• Coordinate transportation and accommodation support for delegates.
• Assist with organizing side meetings.
Programme Support
• Facilitate session logistics (panels, workshops, keynote speeches);
• Take notes during sessions and prepare summary reports;
• Distribute materials and manage speaker liaison.
Exhibitions and Business Pavilion
• Support exhibitors with setup and troubleshooting;
• Guide attendees through the exhibition space;
• Assist with Business-to-Business (B2B) or Business-to-Consumer (B2C) networking sessions.
Communications and Media
• Manage social media updates (live-tweeting, Instagram stories, etc);
• Assist press and content creators with interviews/coverage;
• Document sessions through photography/videography.
Networking and Side Events
• Coordinate cultural excursions;
• Assist with welcome and closing receptions and catering logistics.
Administrative Support
• Maintain organized filing systems for summit documents;
• Track attendance and feedback surveys.
Logistics and Operations
• Assist with venue setup, registration desks, and delegate information sharing.
• Manage signage, seating, and audio-visual equipment.
• Coordinate transportation and accommodation support for delegates.
• Assist with organizing side meetings.
Programme Support
• Facilitate session logistics (panels, workshops, keynote speeches);
• Take notes during sessions and prepare summary reports;
• Distribute materials and manage speaker liaison.
Exhibitions and Business Pavilion
• Support exhibitors with setup and troubleshooting;
• Guide attendees through the exhibition space;
• Assist with Business-to-Business (B2B) or Business-to-Consumer (B2C) networking sessions.
Communications and Media
• Manage social media updates (live-tweeting, Instagram stories, etc);
• Assist press and content creators with interviews/coverage;
• Document sessions through photography/videography.
Networking and Side Events
• Coordinate cultural excursions;
• Assist with welcome and closing receptions and catering logistics.
Administrative Support
• Maintain organized filing systems for summit documents;
• Track attendance and feedback surveys.
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