Manage MDF Account in UVP for Collaboration with Online Volunteers

Manage MDF account on the UNV Platform to enhance volunteering collaboration.

This opening expired 8 months ago. Do not try to apply for this job.

Application deadline 8 months ago: Tuesday 16 Dec 2025 at 00:00 UTC

Open application form

Overview

Manage MDF account on the UNV Platform to enhance volunteering collaboration.

You have:

  • Experience in administration work especially human resources assistance.
  • Knowledge of computer tools i.e. MS Office.
  • Must have effective communication skills.

Contract

This is a UNV contract. More about UNV contracts.

MDF has been supported by Online Volunteers, engaged through the UNV's Unified Volunteer Platform (UVP), for a long time to undertake various research supports related to the environment - forest cover loss, land use land cover change, the influence of various parameters on surface waters, and coastal shoreline turtle habitat loss.

With the expanded scope of community development projects that MDF takes, the number of Online Volunteer support that MDF needs has also been increasing. Thus, we are seeking to collaborate with online volunteers to help MDF operate efficiently and effectively in managing the host entity account in the UNV Unified Volunteer Platform (UVP) and to continue its collaboration with Online Volunteers through UVP. The assignment is necessary to support MDF in achieving its objectives which is to collaborate with expert online volunteers from around the world to build its capacity and support MDF's project in developing the rural communities in Papua New Guinea and contribute to the SDGs.

MDF requires the support of Online Volunteers who can manage the Unified Volunteer Platform, create and submit new opportunities, and provide feedback to other Online Volunteers who have completed their respective tasks, at the end of the assignment for proper closure and certificate issuance through the platform.

The Online Volunteers, particularly engaged under this assignment and the supervision of MDF, will be required to carry out these administrative tasks in accordance with the Online Volunteering Terms of Use. The Online Volunteers engaged in this assignment will receive a certificate through the UVP after the completion of this task and will be issued a reference from the Foundation accordingly.

Experience in administration work especially human resources assistance. Knowledge of computer tools i.e. MS Office. Must have effective communication skills.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with online volunteering platforms? This question assesses your familiarity with online volunteering systems and their management. Share specific examples of past experiences handling similar platforms.
What administrative tasks have you managed in previous roles? Interviewers want to understand your previous administrative experience. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure effective communication when working with a diverse team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ to provide constructive feedback? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share an example of managing a project remotely? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools do you prefer for managing administrative tasks and why? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple responsibilities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you want to work with MDF and in rural community development? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 9 months ago - Updated 8 months ago - Source: unv.org