Mapping active Volunteer Involving Organizations (VIOs) in Iraq

Map and identify active Volunteer Involving Organizations in Iraq.

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Friday 7 Jan 2022 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Map and identify active Volunteer Involving Organizations in Iraq.

You have:

  • Previous experience in identifying Volunteer Involving Organizations (VIOs) is required.
  • Knowledge of the Arabic language is mandatory.
  • Knowledge of the region will be considered a distinct advantage.

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The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) in Iraq would like to expand its partnerships with all organizations that work with and engage volunteers through their projects and programs.. This will promote volunteerism as a tool to achieve development and peace in Iraq and mobilize more volunteers across all projects and programs. That is why we are looking for an online volunteer to help us identify active Volunteer Involving Organizations (VIOs) in Iraq and build an updated database that can be easily shared with all stakeholders.

UNV Iraq seeks support from one online volunteer to explore active Volunteer Involving Organizations (VIOs) in Iraq and their priority areas. The volunteer will search for active VIOs, validate their existence, and provide brief information about their work areas, programs, and contact details. The final document will include a list of voluntary organizations and institutions in Iraq. There will be regular communication via Zoom and email to discuss matters relating to your task. UNV Iraq will generate a certificate of appreciation for the selected volunteer by the end of the assignment.

Candidates should have previous experience in identifying VIO organizations. Knowledge of the Arabic language is mandatory. Knowledge of the region will be considered a distinct advantage.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience in researching and identifying volunteer organizations? This question seeks to understand your relevant experience and how it applies to this role. Provide specific examples of previous work or projects where you identified VIOs.
What strategies would you use to validate the existence of organizations you find? The interviewer wants to gauge your approach and critical thinking. Pro members can see the explanation.
How proficient are you in the Arabic language? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a time when you had to communicate effectively with stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you know about the current landscape of Volunteer Involving Organizations in Iraq? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 month ago - Source: unv.org