Mission and objectivesThe United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.
ContextThe Government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Trade and Employment with all volunteer organizations, Volunteer Network in The Gambia in collaboration with the UNV programme, is undertaking a review of the National Volunteer Policy to ensure its alignment with the countryโs National Development Plan (NDP). The review aims to strengthen the policy framework governing volunteerism, ensuring it reflects current national priorities, global best practices, and the evolving role of volunteers in achieving sustainable development. The assignment will support the harmonization of the old and new draft versions of the policy into a coherent and actionable framework that promotes inclusive, well-coordinated, and impactful volunteer engagement across sectors.
Task DescriptionWe are looking for one online volunteer to review, analyze, and edit both the old and new draft versions of The Gambiaโs National Volunteer Policy to ensure full alignment with the National Development Plan (NDP) and other relevant national and international frameworks. The task aims to strengthen the policyโs strategic direction, coherence, and operational framework to promote volunteerism as a key driver of national development. Key Responsibilities: Conduct a comprehensive review of the old and new draft National Volunteer Policy documents. Analyze policy gaps, overlaps, and inconsistencies in relation to the priorities and goals outlined in The Gambiaโs NDP. Incorporate relevant recommendations, emerging trends, and best practices in volunteer management and youth engagement. Edit and refine the policy language to ensure clarity, inclusiveness, and alignment with national priorities and UN values. Prepare a final, consolidated version of the National Volunteer Policy reflecting NDP objectives and stakeholder inputs. Provide a brief summary report highlighting key revisions and rationale for changes made. Expected Output: A revised and fully aligned National Volunteer Policy that reflects The Gambiaโs development priorities under the NDP and supports a coordinated approach to promoting and managing volunteerism across sectors.
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