Support People with Disabilities to apply for a UN Volunteer vacancy – Indonesia
Support applications for UN Volunteer opportunities.
Overview
Support applications for UN Volunteer opportunities.
You have:
- Experience in using online application systems.
- Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
- Experience working with people with disabilities.
Contract
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The expected result of this online volunteering support is to raise awareness on a UN Volunteer vacancy (https://www.unv.org/vo/IDNR000199-10040 – Disability Inclusion Officer) with UNICEF Indonesia among people with disabilities and relevant networks in Indonesia and assist applications in the UNV talent pool (vmam.unv.org), otherwise who might have missed the opportunity or be unable to apply due to limited access to the application system. Upon selection, the online volunteers will receive further guidance to carry out this online volunteering. The online volunteer will assist over the period between 5 Aug – 19 Aug 2021. Upon completion, the online volunteers will receive a Certificate of Appreciation for his/her contributions.
- Outreach and advocacy
Volunteer programmes and volunteer management
UNV works under a dual mandate – to mobilize volunteers for the United Nations System and to support to deliver on the 2030 Agenda through the engagement of UN-Volunteers and the integration of volunteerism. UNV Regional Office for Asia Pacific deploys UN Volunteers to around 30 countries and territories every year. In 2020, 1,435 National and International UN Volunteers served with 30 UN Entities in the region. UNV puts significant efforts in outreaching to and sourcing future UN Volunteer candidates in a diverse and inclusive manner, including people with disabilities, to help more people join the United Nations system as UN Volunteers and support peace, development and humanitarian efforts around the world. As part of UNV’s disability inclusion strategy, UNV aims to build a talent pipeline of qualified professionals with disabilities who can contribute to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at national and global levels, with a focus on national capacity. It also supports UN partners to expand diversity and inclusion of persons with disabilities in their workforce worldwide.
Volunteers: 5 needed
1-5 hours per week / 2 weeks
This task requires experience and skills in using online application systems. People who have had experience working with people with disabilities will be also regarded highly for this online volunteering assignment. Online Volunteers for this opportunity should be fluent both in Bahasa Indonesia and English. Shortlisted candidates might be contacted by email or Skype as part of the selection process.
Indonesia
- English, Indonesian
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with online application systems? | This assesses your familiarity with the necessary tools for this volunteer role. | Share specific examples of systems you've used and your proficiency. |
| What strategies would you employ to reach out to individuals with disabilities? | The interviewer wants to know your approach to outreach and ensuring inclusivity. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a situation where a potential applicant cannot navigate the application system? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their relevance to this role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you advocated for a cause or a group. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |