Since 1971, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been partnering with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme to promote human development around the world. UN Volunteers support UNDP's mission to help countries to simultaneously reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development that leads to transformational change, bringing about real improvements in people’s lives.
How does the recruitment of UN Volunteers add value to UNDP?
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 UNDP’s programmes and support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
UN Volunteers assist UNDP in localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through people-centered approaches. They contribute to UNDP’s initiatives on poverty reduction, HIV/AIDS prevention, democratic governance, social and community development, gender empowerment, crisis prevention and recovery, and the preservation of the environment via energy efficiency.
UN Volunteers are a dedicated force for development and contribute tremendously to UNDP’s results in the region. We are proud to nurture local volunteerism as a valuable way to tackle some of the most pressing development challenges facing the region. --Valerie Cliff, Deputy Regional Director for UNDP in Asia and the Pacific
Read more about UN Volunteers serving with UNDP.
How can your office recruit UN Volunteers?
To partner with UNV and recruit UN Volunteers to support UNDP’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.