Research support for talent outreach in Tanzania (Zanzibar)
Conduct research for volunteer opportunities in Tanzania (Zanzibar)
Overview
Conduct research for volunteer opportunities in Tanzania (Zanzibar)
You have:
- In-depth knowledge of Tanzania (Zanzibar), including thorough understanding of the country’s labour market.
- Excellent internet and social media search skills.
- Ability to identify and organize information.
Contract
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We are seeking the support of an Online Volunteer to research potential talent sources in Tanzania (Zanzibar). The Online Volunteer will conduct research on suitable platforms such as job/volunteer search websites, print media and social media groups in Tanzania (Zanzibar) where VSC can share volunteer opportunities. The Online Volunteer will also support Identifying potential partners such as international organizations, government institutions, professional associations, academia and civil society groups in Tanzania (Zanzibar) where VSC can reach out and promote UNV assignments. Additionally, the Online Volunteer will report new findings to VSC on a regular basis and provide advice on outreach practices in Tanzania (Zanzibar). The Online Volunteer will be supported by the Talent Acquisition team and be part of a team of online volunteers to research talent sources in different countries. Communication will be through email, web meetings and shared collaboration space.
- Research
Human resources management and development
The demand for national UN Volunteers (Volunteers who serve in their home countries) with specific skills and experience in Tanzania (Zanzibar) is increasing, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our objective with the project is to increase the number of candidates from Tanzania (Zanzibar) in our Talent Pool so that UNV can respond to the demands of UN agencies more quickly and deploy UN Volunteers to where their service is needed.
Volunteers: 1 needed
6-10 hours per week / 4 weeks
We are looking for volunteers with an interest in talent sourcing and recruitment. Candidates need to have in-depth knowledge of Tanzania (Zanzibar), including a thorough understanding of the country’s labour market. In addition, successful applicants need to have excellent internet and social media search skills; as well as the ability to identify and organize information.
Tanzania, United Republic of
- English, Arabic, Swahili
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully sourced talent for a particular role? | This assesses your practical experience in talent sourcing. | Highlight specific examples of platforms or methods you used. |
| What strategies would you use to research potential partners in Tanzania? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to stakeholder engagement. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when faced with multiple assignments? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you've used social media for professional purposes. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges do you anticipate in sourcing volunteers in Tanzania? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |