National UN Volunteer Community Organizer Afzal Hossain Sakil with UNDP in Bangladesh assesses the needs of poor communities in Chittagong.
National UN Volunteer Community Organizer Afzal Hossain Sakil with UNDP in Bangladesh assesses the needs of poor communities in Chittagong.
Step 6 of 6
Timeframe
24-72 hrs
before departure

Remember to get security clearance before you travel

You must apply for and secure security clearance prior to your travel (up to 3 days in advance).

Follow instructions below on how to complete this process. You must not travel until you have received all relevant clearances.

Once your TRIP application is processed, you will receive an email confirming clearance to travel in your UVP-registered email account.

Before you start your assignment, ensure that you:

Carry a valid passport, bank/credit cards and some cash, copy of the offer letter, security clearance, entry visa, and E-ticket. 

Have backups of your documents in a USB or virtual drive.

Have arrival logistics information, including pick-up or approved taxi services, hotels, and maps available on you.

Have your host entity contact information and up to date security information including UNDSS contact names and numbers on yourself (refer Travel Advisory at dss.un.org).

Once you start your assignment, remember to register on UNDSS using your official UN email address for all future UN business travel.

Accept your contract in UVP

Once all your pre-departure requirements are complete and your UNV contact person has confirmed your start date, they will generate your contract in UVP.

Follow instructions provided to accept your contract online before you travel to you start your assignment.

 

This step marks the completion of your recruitment process. 

Congratulations! you are now all cleared to start your assignment as a UN Volunteer.