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ContextThe United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. As part of its outreach and talent acquisition efforts, UNV participates in university career fairs to engage with students and recent graduates, promote volunteer opportunities, and raise awareness about UNV’s fully funded and online volunteering programmes. The primary objective of this assignment is to support UNV at the university career fair, provide information to attendees, and support outreach efforts targeting youth and recent graduates interested in UN volunteering opportunities.
Task DescriptionYour tasks will be: Support the UNV Representative at the Career Fair Hertfordshire University Egypt. Engage with students, graduates, and faculty members, providing accurate and compelling information about the UNV programme. Distribute UNV promotional materials and direct interested candidates to relevant platforms (e.g., UNV website, assignment listings, application portal). Answer questions related to UN Volunteer assignments, Online Volunteering, and general recruitment processes. Collect contact details of interested participants for follow-up and reporting. Capture photos (where permitted) and share key highlights from the event. Prepare a short summary report (1–2 pages) after the event, including key takeaways, number of attendees engaged, and potential follow-up actions.
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