Support Disability-Inclusive Communication and Outreach

Volunteering

Overview

Support HRMS Diversity Coordinator in advancing disability inclusion.

You have:

• Commitment to disability rights and inclusive communication is essential.
• No previous work experience is required.
• Interest or background in disability inclusion, accessibility, or inclusive communication is encouraged.
• Strong written communication skills in English are considered an asset.
• Ability to contribute in a virtual, multicultural setting is valued.
• Knowledge in public administration, business administration, communication, human resources, diversity management, or social sciences is relevant.

Contract

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The United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), together with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), is committed to fostering a diverse, accessible, and inclusive workplace in line with the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS) and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). As part of broader efforts to mainstream disability inclusion, the Human Resources Management Service (HRMS) is strengthening internal communication, training, and outreach mechanisms to ensure that diversity and accessibility are reflected across its practices. This online volunteer assignment will directly contribute to these goals by supporting the HRMS Diversity Coordinator in advancing inclusive communication strategies, developing accessible materials, and identifying outreach channels that engage underrepresented groups, particularly persons with disabilities. The volunteer’s contributions will support internal staff sensitization, visibility of inclusion efforts, and equitable recruitment outreach across UNOV/UNODC. Volunteers should be aware that while the assignment is fully remote, the HRMS team is based in Vienna, Austria, and operates in a multicultural and multilingual context. Flexibility, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to disability rights and inclusive communication are essential to succeed in this role.

As an online volunteer, you will support the Human Resources Management Service (HRMS) team in advancing disability inclusion across the work environment of UNOV/UNODC. This assignment is part of ongoing efforts to implement the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy and promote accessible and inclusive practices within the organization.

This opportunity is only open to persons with disabilities.

Under the guidance of the HRMS Diversity Coordinator, you will: • Contribute to internal awareness and learning activities on disability inclusion • Design and adapt communication materials, including short texts and visuals for websites, social media, flyers, and presentations • Identify outreach opportunities to engage underrepresented groups, especially persons with disabilities and their representative organizations • Share input on how to strengthen inclusive approaches in communication and workplace practices

This assignment is open only to persons with disabilities.

No previous work experience is required.

Candidates with an interest or background in disability inclusion, accessibility, inclusive communication, or related areas are encouraged to apply. Relevant areas of knowledge may include public administration, business administration, communication, human resources, diversity management, or social sciences. Strong written communication skills in English and the ability to contribute in a virtual, multicultural setting are considered an asset. Creativity and commitment to inclusion are highly valued.

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