UN Volunteer with UNCTAD supports information technology for humanitarian relief systems
Milton Mashatise, UN Volunteer Specialist, serves with the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) as a Remote Java Developer, based in Zimbabwe. He supports information technology systems for humanitarian relief systems. Milton believes in giving back to society, developing new skills, learning from different cultures and completing each project milestone with a celebration!
Milton found out about UNCTAD in 2018 through the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) Programme's partnership with a revenue services organization that he was employed with in South Africa. His desire to give back to society along with his wish to get diverse experiences and grow as a person – made him opt to serve as a UN Volunteer.
UNDP-UNV Graduate Initiative gives young graduates professional experience through volunteering
In the Solomon Islands, fresh graduates often struggle to find employment opportunities due to their lack of experience. To address this challenge, the UN Development Programme collaborated with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme on a Graduate Initiative. This gives young graduates a professional opportunity through volunteering.
The UNDP-UNV Graduate Initiative was launched in 2021 with financial support from the Government of Australia. Its aim? To support the Solomon Islands Electoral Office and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties.