The United Nations Youth Volunteer (formerly UNV Internship) programme is aimed at recent graduates who are interested in volunteering and in developing a career in overseas development but have limited professional experience.
Irish Aid will sponsor 14 UN Youth Volunteer positions in 2014 and is inviting applications from individuals with a strong interest in building a career in development work.
UN Youth Volunteers are placed with UN agencies in a field office for a period of 12 months (non-renewable). Volunteers are provided with return air-tickets, a monthly living allowance according to the cost of living in the country of assignment as well as life and health insurance throughout the assignment.
Essential criteria
· An interest in a career in development and a desire to contribute, in the future, to the Irish development effort
· Minimum of 1 year work experience
· Experience of living, working or volunteering in a developing country
· Experience of volunteering in Ireland or abroad
· Knowledge of the work of Irish Aid and the Irish development sector
· Robust mental and physical health
· A capacity to work in difficult conditions
· Ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural environment and respect diversity
· Excellent communication and team working skills
· Strong planning and organisation skills
· Fluency in English
Desirable criteria
· Proficiency in an official language of the UN (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese will also be an asset.
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