United Nations Volunteers Inspiration in action! Tamara Beresh Public Information Assistant UN Resident Coordinator Office/UNV Ukraine February 2016
What is volunteerism In 2008, UN General Assembly defined volunteerism as: “Actions undertaken out of free choice; not motivated by financial gain; and that bring benefit to the community, the volunteer and society at large. ”
UN Volunteers Overview § Established in 1971 by the UN General Assembly § UNV HQs in Bonn, Germany § Administered by the UNDP § A development partner for the UN system 3
UN Volunteers Our Goal UN Volunteers programme was created: to contribute to peace and development through volunteerism
UNV business model What we do 1. Advocacy: Global recognition of volunteerism for peace and development 2. Integration: Ensure the integration of volunteerism into development programmes 3. Mobilization: Mobilization of increasing numbers and diversity of volunteers Integration Mobilization rt o Supp Advocacy 5
Volunteerism for peace and development What we believe Volunteerism: § supports peace and development § brings benefits to society at large § is universal, inclusive and diverse § assists social inclusion and connect people § is a way for communities to understand their needs and solutions 6
Who are UN Volunteers? 38 years average 5 -10 years average working experience 155 nationalities 100+ professional categories: § Project managers and administrators § Policy advisors § Engineers & technicians § Doctors and health professionals Men 68 % Women 32 % 7
How many volunteers? Peak - 8, 122 assignments in 2005 Demand remains strong 6, 325 assignments in 2014
Where UN Volunteers work In 2014: 6, 325 UN Volunteers 78% from developing countries 28% volunteered within their own countries 41% female volunteers 9
Securing access to basic social services
Community resilience for environment and disaster risk reduction
Peace building
Youth
National capacity development through volunteer schemes
Where UNV volunteers work From 155 countries, working in 121 countries
Professional background in demand 1. DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION/PROJECT DEVELOPMENT/MANAGEMENT FOCUSING ON: Volunteerism Gender Youth Environment (focus on climate change)* Community development * Early recovery and disaster preparedness/management Programme / Project development, Project Coordination and Management, Monitoring and Evaluation * 2. LEGAL BACKGROUND FOCUSING ON: Human Rights* Child Protection* Rule of Law Resettlement/Reintegration/Repatriation/Refugee Status Determination* Judicial Systems Monitors Protection Law Enforcement
Professional background in demand 3. POLITICAL SCIENCE BACKGROUND FOCUSING ON: Civil Affairs* Political Affairs* Security Reform* Electoral support* Demobilization and Reintegration 4. PUBLIC INFORMATION BACKGROUND FOCUSING ON: Journalism Media/communication Reporting and External Relations Photography 5. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND IN TECHNICAL SUPPORT, WITH A FOCUS ON: Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering (civil engineering, mechanical, electrical, etc. )* Water and Sanitation* Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Logistics Transport (air and road)
Professional background in demand 6. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND IN ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE SUPPORT: Human Resources (French/Spanish or Portuguese speakers)* Procurement* Supply (Inventory/Warehouse) Financial management Training 7. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND IN HEALTH, WITH A FOCUS ON: General Medicine (doctors with clinical experience)* Specialized Medicine: Cardiology, Anesthesiology, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Surgery, Orthope Urology, Pediatric, Traumatology, Endocrinology, Ophthalmology, etc. )* Public Health (HIV/AIDS, Reproductive Health, Epidemiology, etc. )* Nutrition Dentistry Clinical Psychology – Counseling* Midwifery and Nursing* Pharmacy Laboratory Technicians* Technicians in Medical imaging (X-Ray, Ultra-sound, etc. ) 8. . HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS AND PEACE KEEPING (Crosscutting)
Top 10 Assignment Titles in 2014 DPKO/DPA/Health missions UN Volunteers with DPKO: Vehicle Mechanic (131), Air Operations Assistant (121), MOVCON Officer (116), Human Rights Officer (110), Civil Affairs Officer (106), Inventory Assistant (70), Asset Management Assistant (63), ICT Assistant (60), Medical Doctor (54), DDR Officer (54). UN Volunteers with DPA: Administrative Assistant (11), Human Rights Officer (8), Engineer (7), Facilities Assistant (6), Medical Doctor (5), Political Affairs Officer (5), Nurse (4), Transport Officer (4), Budget Assistant (4), Logistics Officer (4). UN Volunteers with health missions: Crisis Prev & Recov Officer (8), Management Officer (5), Data Entry Assistant (5), Air Operations Assistant (3), Interpret/Translate Officer (1), Communications Assistant (1), Finance/Admin Officer (1), Human Resources Officer (1).
Top 10 Assignment Titles in 2014 UNDP Medical Doctor (97), UNV Programme Officer (89), Communications Officer (73), Community Development Assistant (65), Community Development Officer (59), Coordinator (59), Administrative Assistant (53), Electoral Officer (49), Programme Officer (48), Project Coordination Assistant (46), Monitoring and Evaluations Officer (44).
Top 10 Assignment Titles in 2014 UNHCR Refugee Status Determination Officer (102), Protection Officer (87), Protection Assistant (73), Field Officer (54), Community Development Officer (39), Programme Officer (37), Resettlement Officer (35), Registry Assistant (34), Registration Assistant (27), Data Entry Assistant (24). In 2014 the below were main assignment areas for international UN Volunteers (information from UNHCR): Programme Delivery: Field Officer (58), Programme Officer (40), Logistics Officer (20), Health Officer 18, Water/Sanitation Officer (14) International Protection: Protection Officer (91), Refugees Status Determination Officer (58), Community Development Officer (37), Resettlement Officer (37) External Relations: Reporting Officer (15) Administration: ICT Officer/Advisor (29)
How you become an International UN volunteer? - 25 years old or more - Academic degree - professional experience - Knowledge of English and other languages - Previous volunteer experience
UN Volunteers in Ukraine • In Ukraine since 1993 • National UN Volunteer scheme – since 2003 • 1993 -2015: 160 UN Volunteers ( 80 - for international positions. ) • Today: 15 UN Volunteers serve in Ukraine: 12 national and 3 international UN Volunteers
UN Volunteers in Ukraine Overview Currently 15 volunteers (12 National and 3 International) UNFPA Kyiv UNHCR UNDP RCO UNDPI WHO Uzbek Ukrainian Ukrainian British Czech Ukrainian 27 RED=women, in BLUE=men
UNV activities in Ukraine (I) Mobilization: • UNDP/UNV “Young Football Volunteer” project for Civic Engagement • UNV small grant programme for grassroots NGOs • Support to NGO to establish/implement volunteer programme • Assisting amendment of Ukrainian national law on volunteering • Recruit and administer UN Volunteers in Ukraine
UNV activities in Ukraine (II) Integration: • Recruit and administer UN Volunteers in Ukraine • Recruit Ukrainian citizens to volunteer abroad • Retreat for all UN Volunteers Advocacy: • Promotion of volunteerism (media, conferences, seminars) and UNV opportunities • Celebration of the International Volunteer Day (5 th of December) and the International Year of Volunteers (2011)
How you can volunteer: - International UNV volunteers - National UNV volunteers - Online Volunteers
How you become a National UNV volunteer? Serving in Ukraine: - At least 22 years old - Ukrainian citizenship - Previous experience in volunteer experience
Difference b/w national and international volunteer National Volunteers International Volunteers Who Ukrainian nationals From over 155 overseas countries Funded by The host agency / project Or, Fully-funded Recruitment Process 4 -5 weeks Locally recruited interviewed by the host agency/UNV 6 -8 weeks Short-listed candidates selected from the roster interviewed by the host agency/UNV Qualifications Min. 2 years of working exp. Min. age 22 years old. Ave. 5 -10 years of working exp. Min. age 25 years old. Contract With UNDP Min. 3 months
People who want to volunteer www. On. Line. Volunteering. org but cannot go to a duty station Supply Ø Tools to manage online assignments Ø Knowledge Ø Help with communication Ø Support Development organisations Demand
1, 300+ registered development organizations 130, 000+ registered volunteers 11, 000+ online volunteers in 2013 - 62% from developing countries - 53% are women 17, 000+ assignments in 2013 Now in English, French, Spanish
http: //unv. org. ua unvoffice. ua@undp. org twitter: @unvolunteersua 35
“…volunteerism is the ultimate expression of what the United Nations is all about. ” Former UN Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan THANK YOU 36
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