Mission and objectivesThe United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that supports human development globally by promoting volunteerism and by mobilizing volunteers. It is administered by UNDP and operates amidst growing recognition that volunteerism makes important contributions, economically and socially, to more cohesive societies by building trust and reciprocity among citizens.UNV Regional Office for the Arab States (ROAS) provides oversight and strategic guidance to the UNV Field Units in their respective geographical assignments and is mainly accountable for the placement of UN Volunteers mobilized for UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes focused on peace, development and humanitarian needs. Furthermore, ROAS represents and strategically positions UNV in the region, bringing UNVโs services and solutions closer to its partners from governments, UN entities, civil society, and the private sector.
ContextThe United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme in Iraq is committed to increasing meaningful volunteering opportunities that contribute to peace, development, and humanitarian priorities in the country. To expand collaboration with UN agencies, UNV Iraq seeks to better understand their thematic focus areas, strategic priorities, and potential entry points for volunteer engagement. By joining this assignment, Online Volunteers will directly contribute to identifying concrete opportunities where volunteers can support UN agenciesโ work in Iraq, helping open new pathways for impactful volunteer assignments. This is an opportunity to develop research and analytical skills while gaining valuable insight into UN operations in a country context.
Task DescriptionOnline Volunteers will each focus on one UN agency operating in Iraq and will: - Research the thematic areas, strategic priorities, and ongoing programmes of the assigned agency in Iraq. - Identify areas where UNVโs onsite and online volunteer modalities could provide added value. - Map potential entry points for collaboration against UNVโs range of services. Final deliverables: - Each volunteer is expected to submit a weekly report on opportunities and recommendations for initiating engagement with the agency.
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