VOLUNTEERISM FOR PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT...3 OUR GOALS • Contribute to peace and development through...
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VOLUNTEERISM FOR
PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT
Manuel BrakajUnited Nations Volunteers programme
June 2019
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WHO WE AREGeorge Cachie, national UN Volunteer Project Manager in Kenya leading a slum upgrading project for UN-Habitat. (UNV, 2015)
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OUR GOALS
• Contribute to peace and
development through volunteerism
worldwide.
• Work with partners to integrate
qualified, highly motivated and well-
supported UN Volunteers into
development programming.
• Promote the value and global
recognition of volunteerism.
UN Youth Volunteer Assignment Preparation Training inErbil, Iraq. (UNV, 2015)
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OUR VISION
Create a world where volunteerism is
recognized and valued within societies
as a way for all people and countries to
achieve peace and development.
Mohammad Abbas, national UN Volunteer Reception Coordinator with UNHCR, in Egypt. (UNV, 2015)
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➢ Get engaged at all stages, all levels, at all times;
➢ Volunteerism as an important vehicle for sustainable
development;
➢ Let's people and communities participate in their own growth.
VOLUNTEERISM & THE GLOBAL GOALS
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UN Volunteer Teacher Sanaa Hussein, a refugee from Palestine displaced from Syria, serves at an UNRWA refugee camp in Lebanon. (UNV, 2016)
WHAT WE DO
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UNITED NATIONS VOLUNTEERS (UNV) PROGRAMME
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309,157
From 192 nationalities
Average age
33 yrs
41%Female
UNV GLOBAL TALENT POOL
2,437 candidates59%Male
4,136 Senior Candidates
125,372Youth Candidates
Average experience
8.25 yrs
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VOLUNTEERS IN 2018
48% Female 52% Male
55% International
45% National
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TOP 10 – Country of AssignmentsTop 10 - UN Partners
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MOST IN-DEMAND PROFILESInternational volunteers
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Host Organization’s
Needs (Demand)UNV Talent Pool
(Supply)
IDENTIFICATION OF CANDIDATES
Outreach activities to
attract and diversify
the talent pool
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SPECIAL CALLS
Opportunities advertised in the
UNV Website
Diversification
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BASIC REQUIREMENTS
• At least 25 years old;
• University degree or higher technical diplomas;
• At least two years of relevant working experience;
• Fluency in at least one of the UN working languages e.g.:
English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic or Chinese.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
*International UN Volunteers
• Ability to adjust in difficult living conditions;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Work experience in a developing country is an asset.
• Motivated person who supports the team
with professionalism, dedication, client
orientation and demonstrates the values of
the UN in daily activities
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• International Travel (pre-departure & shipment allowance);
• Settling-in Grant;
• Volunteer Living Allowance;
• Insurance: Life/Health and permanent disability ;
• Annual Leave;
• Family Visit;
• Resettlement Allowance.
*International UNV
ENTITLEMENTS
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LIVING CONDITIONS
Family & Non-Family
assignments/duty stations.
Conditions can vary from very
difficult and very dynamic to stable
and normal working environments.
Strict security regulations may
apply
Work may continue seven days a
week, etc.
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REGISTER YOUR PROFILE
• Web-based application
• Describe main tasks and responsibilities
in a clear and concise manner;
• Your work experience is a key source of
information for us;
• You cannot upload your CV nor send it by email
• Ensure you keep your profile up-dated. https://vmam.unv.org/
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Online
Volunteers
Development
organizations
ONLINE
VOLUNTEERING
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More information: www.unv.org
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