This call closed on 9 June 2019. UNDP is looking for talented individuals who are available for immediate deployment on UN Volunteer assignments of six months to support the response to Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe, providing support in the areas indicated below.
This call closed on 9 June 2019. In March and April 2019, Southern Africa was hit by two subsequent cyclones that left a trail of damage and destruction in their path. In Zimbabwe, the floods burst rivers, and mudslides resulted in the loss of lives and livelihoods, severely damaging road networks, water points, bridges, irrigation schemes and electricity infrastructure. UNV is currently working to urgently recruit national and international UN Volunteers to support recovery initiatives by UNDP in Zimbabwe.
Areas of focus
- Finance (deadline 2 June)
- Recovery / Disaster Risk Reduction (deadline 2 June)
- Information Management (deadline 9 June)
Requirements
A minimum of two years of professional experience (for national UN Volunteer assignments) and at least five years of professional experience (for international UN Volunteer assignments) in the above-mentioned areas of expertise.
How to apply
* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.
* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.