Online Volunteer Opportunity in Research and Database Maintenance for UNOCT Global Sports Program at the UNV
By: UN VolunteersLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Skillsمهارات التواصل, مهارات بحثية, مهارات العمل مع فريق
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldTechnology and Programming, Nutrition, Sports and Health, Political Sciences and Economy
LocationRemotely
Needed documentsApplication form
Deadline2024-08-18
Opportunity description
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program announces an online volunteer opportunity in the field of research and database maintenance for the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism’s Global Sport Program. This opportunity is part of the Global Program on Security of Major Sporting Events and the Promotion of Sport and its Values as a Tool for Preventing Extremism (“Global Sport Program”) within the Special Projects and Innovation Branch of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). You will be responsible for conducting research and compiling information, drafting background papers, and maintaining and promoting the program’s database and knowledge resources.
Duties & responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Assisting in the ongoing management of the digital geo-mapping of practices embedded in the current set of policies, projects and initiatives that aim to leverage sport and its values as a tool for preventing violent extremism, as part of the UNOCT Connect & Learn platform.
- Continuously researching and compiling background documents on thematic issues and country or regional issues related to sport and e-sports for preventing violent extremism.
- Drafting notes, background papers, talking points, speeches, minutes of internal and external meetings and correspondence related to the security of major sporting events and/or the use of sport as a tool for preventing violent extremism.
- Preparing, maintaining and updating internal files and databases.
- Designing and creating a variety of periodic and special reports, statistical tables, graphic content, work plans, budgets and other materials/notes to facilitate periodic reviews and evaluations.
- Attending weekly team meetings every week for approximately one hour and taking minutes of these meetings.
Eligibility criteria
You must have:
- Comprehensive computer knowledge, proficiency in working on various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
- Preferably have professional experience in the field of security or counter-terrorism.
- Excellent oral and written skills.
- Excellent drafting and reporting skills in English.
- Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national staff.
- Self-motivated.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Fluency in English.
About UN Volunteer:
International UN Volunteers promote peace and development in communities around the globe while upholding the ideals and aspirations of the United Nations. They come from 160 countries, representing many cultures and backgrounds, and bring various perspectives and approaches.
See more available internships on For9a
See more opportunities in the UK available on For9a
See more available competition and awards on For9a