Mission and objectivesThe United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board. Read more about the added value of UNV, UN Volunteers and volunteerism (https://www.unv.org/Added-value-UNV-UN-Volunteers-and-volunteerism).
ContextThe UNV Regional Offices (RO) provide oversight and strategic guidance to the UNV Field Units in their respective geographical assignments. Furthermore, the Regional Offices represent and strategically position UNV and bring UNVโs services and solutions closer to its partners from governments, United Nations entities, civil society, and the private sector. The UNV Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) is currently covering 36 countries with UN Volunteer assignments, including 12 countries with UNV Field Units on the ground. UN Volunteer placements and partnerships in countries with no UNV Field Units are being managed by ROAP directly in coordination with UNDP/UNV capacities on the ground (if applicable). Reporting to the IVY 2026 Secretariatโs Team Lead in the External Relations and Communications Section (ERCS) at UNV Headquarters in Bonn, Germany, and matrixed to the Regional Portfolio Manager, the IVY 2026 Regional Coordinator will support the planning and implementation of IVY 2026 initiatives across the Europe and Central Asia region. This role will focus on outreach, partnership building, and advocacy efforts to promote volunteerism and maximize the impact of IVY 2026.
Task DescriptionOutreach, advocacy and partnership building โข Lead a stakeholder mapping exercise for IVY 2026, in collaboration with the Regional Portfolio Manager and the Regional Office. โข Conduct regional outreach efforts to promote IVY 2026 with relevant stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region, fostering engagement with governments, United Nations partner entities, civil society organizations (CSOs), volunteer-involving organizations (VIOs), private sector and academia. โข Strengthen regional partnerships and knowledge-sharing on IVY 2026 through networking events, webinars, and thematic discussions for an external audience. โข Represent UNV in relevant regional forums, events, and consultations with external stakeholders to advocate for the implementation of IVY 2026. โข Adapt communication materials developed by the IVY Secretariat to ensure their relevance and impact within the region and identify opportunities for special communications initiatives that help to increase the visibility of IVY 2026, in collaboration with the regional communications team. โข Provide guidance and practical support to UNV Field Units in promoting IVY 2026 at the national level. Coordination and implementation โข Contribute to the designation of national IVY 2026 Focal Points by Governments in the region and support broad stakeholder engagement in and the effective functioning of the national committees they coordinate at the country-level. โข Facilitate networking and experience exchange on IVY 2026 among external stakeholders, including governments, United Nations entities, CSOs, VIOs, private sector and academia across the region. โข Support UNV ROAP and UNV Field Units in integrating and promoting IVY 2026 within their ongoing initiatives and network. โข Engage in peer exchange with other Regional Coordinators to align strategies, share insights, and strengthen cross-regional collaboration on IVY 2026 implementation. Monitoring, reporting and knowledge management โข Track and evaluate the progress and impact of IVY 2026 initiatives implemented by relevant external stakeholders across the region. โข Collect and analyze data on volunteer engagement and partnership building as a result of IVY 2026. โข Prepare reports, briefing notes, and factsheets on IVY 2026 based on regional and country experiences and lessons learned. โข Support knowledge management efforts by documenting and disseminating success stories and best practices and facilitating input by relevant external stakeholders to UNVโs Knowledge Portal on the International Volunteer Year. Expected Outcomes: โข National IVY 2026 Focal Points and Committees established by Governments in the ROAP Region and actively leading volunteerism initiatives. โข Successful execution of regional advocacy campaigns, driving increased awareness and engagement in IVY 2026 by external and internal stakeholders. โข Strengthened regional partnerships as a result of strong collaboration for IVY 2026. โข Comprehensive documentation of best practices, success stories, and lessons learned in relation to IVY 2026 to inform future initiatives. โข Enhanced capacity of national and regional stakeholders to sustain volunteerism promotion efforts beyond IVY 2026.
Competencies and valuesโข Accountability โข Adaptability and flexibility โข Creativity and innovation โข Strategic thinking and decision-making โข Planning and organizing โข Professionalism and integrity
Living conditions and remarksThailand is located in Southeast Asia. The climate is tropical, with the monsoon season running from May/June through October/November. Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, and it is also the most populated city in the country. It is located in the Chao Phraya River delta in the central part of the country. Bangkok has an estimated population of 8.75 million as of 2017 (13% of Thailandโs total population), based on data from the 2010 census. Over the past decades, Bangkok has grown rapidly with little urban planning or regulation. This has led to traffic congestion and air pollution, and there is frequent flooding of streets during the rainy season in the Cityโs low-lying areas. The cost of living in Thailand is relatively low, as compared to many other capitals in Southeast Asia. Housing is widely available in various sizes and at various price points. Private healthcare in Thailand is of excellent standard, and there are numerous top hospitals in Bangkok, which fall far below countries like the US in terms of price. There are numerous high-quality international schools available in Bangkok, with English as the language of instruction. Bangkok has different public transportation options, including the BTS Skytrain and MRT Underground, metered taxis, mobile-based ride-hailing services (Grab, All Thai Taxi, etc.), tuk tuks, motorbike taxis, buses and boats. Overall, Thailand is a unique and beautiful country which provides for an interesting and enriching environment and also requires a mature level of cultural awareness to engage with local communities. As this is an International UN Volunteer Expert assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. Benefits and Entitlements: The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to UN Volunteers is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteerโs service. Contingent on specific eligibility criteria, location of the volunteer assignment and contractual type and category, the payment of allowances will begin from the date of Commencement of Service. Monthly living Allowance (per month) is around USD 2656.12 + an expertise differential of USD 1062.44 Lump Sum (one-time payment) USD 4000 Exit Allowance (for each month served paid on completion of assignment) $225 for each month served Medical and Life Insurance Coverage Leave entitlements: Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month Certified sick leave: 30 days Uncertified Sick Leave: 7 days Learning leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months Maternity Leave: 16 weeks Paternity Leave: 10 days You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator . The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.