Mission and objectivesThe UNODC Regional Office of South-Eastern Europe (ROSEE) in Istanbul, through the delivery of technical assistance under the Regional Programme for South-Eastern Europe (RPSEE), provides strategic support and high-level expertise on drugs, crime, corruption, criminal justice, and terrorism, to partner with countries and jurisdictions across South-Eastern Europe. UNODC in 60 seconds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=_UOuWty7DoE&feature=youtu.be UNODC RPSEE 2020-2023 (extended until end 2024) Microsoft Word - UNODC SEE RP_27.11.2019_final
ContextThe 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. Every year, the UNITE Campaign focuses on a specific theme. The campaign calls on citizens to show how much they care about ending violence against women and girls by sharing the actions they are taking to create a world free from violence towards women.
Task DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of Associate Expert, the national UN Community Volunteer will: โข Assist in amplifying messages about ending violence against through social media campaigns managed by UNODC; โข Assist in the creation and dissemination of content and stories and promote messages of ending gender based violence through social media and campaigns at the regional and jurisdictional level; โข Assist UNODC in planning and organizing events to educate the public about gender-based violence and the 16 Days of Activism campaign; โข Coordinate with speakers and facilitators to ensure smooth execution of events, including preparation of materials, logistical arrangements, and participant outreach; โข Maintain records of participants, attendance, and workshop materials; โข Performs other duties as required in the context of the campaign. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: - Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications, and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day, 5th of December). - Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. - Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities (for instance at https://vra.unv.org), - Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. - Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers. - Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
Competencies and valuesโข Accountability โข Adaptability and flexibility โข Creativity โข Judgement and decision-making โข Planning and organising โข Professionalism โข Self-management
Living conditions and remarksUN Community Volunteers are expected to be recruited locally and work within their communities. For this specific assignment, if the selected UN Community Volunteer is required to travel or attend specific events, travel and daily meal expenses will be covered by the host entity. Upon successful completion of the assignment, UN Community Volunteers will receive a UNV Certificate of Service. This is a volunteer assignment, not employment. By sharing your time, energy, and talents, you can support communities in need and become part of something greater than yourself โ a global movement for peace, development, and humanitarian aid. Volunteering strengthens trust, solidarity, and reciprocity among citizens, and it can promote a sense of belonging and purpose. The UNODC ROSEE is located in Gayrettepe area, and the UN Volunteer can occasionally work from the office to connect and collaborate with UNODC team members. UN Volunteers are responsible for arranging their own housing and other living essentials during the UNV contract period. Summary of this national UN Volunteer Entitlements: โข Private insurance: Health, dental, life and dismemberment (coverage by CIGNA) โข Certificate of Service โข Experience with UN programme โข There will be no payment, stipend, or any allowances. UN Volunteer supporting SPI in Europe and Central Asia region: The support provided by the UN Volunteer for tasks supporting the host UN entity in the region of Europe and Central Asia is a Special Programme Initiative (SPI) by UNV. SPIs respond to volunteer-specific needs of the United Nations system and donor entities. They are established by specific policy documents that address the desired programmatic aims and broader SDGsโ outcomes in line with UNV guiding principles. UN Volunteers for this SPI in the Europe and Central Asia region are governed by the particular conditions set out in their offers and contracts.