UNICEF is Recruiting International Volunteers – Apply Now [2024]
Volunteers are Required
UNICEF responds to more than 200 emergencies that affect an estimated 535 million children every year, informing and shaping these interventions as a global leader for children. Natural disasters and the impact of climate change are forcing more children from their homes and exposing them to violence, exploitation, malnutrition and disease.
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Moreover, armed conflict, civil unrest and the targeting of humanitarian workers have made recent years the deadliest on record for the aid community. The need for staff at emergency locations is more important than ever.
Working at UNICEF is highly rewarding. With attractive compensation and benefits, a culture that helps staff thrive and diverse opportunities for personal and professional development, we aim to help you maintain a fulfilling life both at and outside the office.
UNICEF personnel are at the heart of our ability to respond to complex emergencies. They work with partners, in some of the most challenging contexts, to reach the children at greatest risk, taking bold and innovative actions to deliver results. Working in emergency and high-risk settings can be extremely fulfilling, and every emergency duty station presents its own unique opportunities and challenges.
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1. Volunteer engagement
The Volunteer Programme Coordinator will be expected to coordinate all the volunteer initiatives planned by the corporate donor. The responsibilities under this aspect include:
- Ensuring that the volunteer activities align with the needs and objectives of the beneficiaries at the DIC.
- Supporting the screening of volunteers who will have direct engagement with children in alignment with the Children’s Act, to ensure the safeguarding of children in collaboration with the Provincial DSD.
- Supporting and providing updates on upcoming opportunities and events; this includes mobilising children from the DIC to ensure their participation.
2. Documentation and reporting
Responsibilities under this aspect:
- Assist with beneficiary registration, engagement, and communication.
- Develop and maintain a record of volunteer activities undertaken, including beneficiary participation register.
- Develop reports on volunteer activities undertaken at the DIC with the inclusion of images in line with child safeguarding guidelines.
- Support with the documentation of volunteer activities by identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
3. Coordination and support
The responsibility under this aspect includes:
- Participation in on-going field visits where necessary, to support monitoring of effectiveness, efficacy, impact and sustainability of volunteer and other project activities.
4. Project planning and implementation
Beyond providing support for volunteer activities linked to the corporate donor, the consultant will also support the Child Protection Officer in planning, implementation and oversight of programme related activities at the DIC. The responsibilities under this aspect include:
- Consultation with the DIC to ensure buy-in and support for all programme related activities.
- Lead in the development of a work plan with clear project milestones to ensure activities are implemented and completed within schedule.
- Support the planning and execution of programme activities at the DIC.
- Assist in the logistical management to ensure successful implementation of event in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Support general administration including the scheduling of meetings, maintaining activity and attendance records, and the preparation of relevant documents in coordination with the Child Protection Officer.
- Support the coordination of meetings, workshops, and training sessions related to the programmes implemented at the DIC.
- Support in the identification of key priorities for future programme activities for consideration by engaging with the beneficiaries and ensuring that the voices of children are heard and integrated.
