United Nations Volunteers (UNV) contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We provide qualified, highly motivated UN Volunteers to support the work of the United Nations system, to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their actions and conduct. The Conditions of Service (COS) form the basis of the policies and rules that regulate the UN Volunteer assignment.
UNV released the Unified Conditions of Service on 1 October 2021. These unify and supersede prior versions of the national and international UN Volunteer Conditions of Service. The provisions apply to all individuals recruited as UN Volunteers. In addition, as of 1 January 2024, criteria on age and experience will be stream-lined - along with duration of assignments.
The below infographics highlight the key provisions of the Unified Conditions of Service by UN Volunteer category.
- International UN Volunteer Specialist
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- International UN Volunteer Expert
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- International UN Youth Volunteer
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- International UN University Volunteer
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- National UN Volunteer Specialist
- National UN Volunteer Expert
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- National UN Youth Volunteer
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- National UN University Volunteer
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- UN Community Volunteer
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- Refugee UN Volunteer
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Serving UN Volunteers may be interested in reviewing the UN Volunteer Conditions of Service.