Since 1976, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has been partnering with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme to encourage the development of human settlements, urbanization, and sustainable communities. UN Volunteers support the mission of UN-Habitat in promoting socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.
How does the recruitment of UN Volunteers add value to UN-Habitat?
As an efficient, speedy and diverse talent solution for UN partners, UN Volunteers serve with UN entities to bring people to the forefront of development, peace and humanitarian issues. UNV manages a pool of over 350,000 talented and qualified UN Volunteers who can be deployed to bolster the delivery of UN-Habitat’s programmes and support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
In 2018, UNV and the UN Secretariat signed a new Memorandum of Understanding – which also applies to UN-Habitat – to further strengthen the partnership between the entities.
UN Volunteers work within communities at the grassroots-level, making them well-placed to launch participatory approaches to urban planning and build community resilience to climate change impacts.
UN Volunteers advance UN-Habitat’s efforts to promote community and civil society participation in urban planning, disaster risk reduction and rehabilitation. This includes a focus on advancing gender equality and enhancing youth employability.
Read more about UN Volunteers serving with UN-Habitat.
How can your office recruit UN Volunteers?
To partner with UNV and recruit UN Volunteers to support UN-Habitat’s programmes and operations, contact the UNV Field Representation or Regional Office for guidance and support.
Additionally, the UN Partners Toolkit serves as a valuable resource for UN entities looking to host UN Volunteers. It provides essential information and resources that facilitate the effective engagement and management of UN Volunteers. By utilizing the toolkit, UN entities can expedite the recruitment of dedicated and talented UN Volunteers to support delivery on their mandates and goals. To gain a deeper understanding of our partnerships and access the 2024 data on UN partners hosting UN Volunteers, please click here.