ESSENTIAL COURSES

Complete these courses to become aware of the various important aspects of knowledge and skills, values and cultural transformation initiatives defining the work and the identity of the United Nations organization. You will also learn about the policies, terms and conditions that govern your assignment including the UNV Conditions of Service. 

  • As UN Volunteers and candidates, you are strongly encouraged to complete these courses within 1-3 months time frame, stated below.
  • Save certificate of completion for your record and spot check. 
  • And update completion information to your UVP profile under "Qualifications >> Other Qualifications".   


COMPLETE  WITHIN 1 MONTH OF YOUR REGISTRATION OR ENTRY ON DUTY  
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE FOR UN VOLUNTEERS E-LEARNING MODULES ON CONDITIONS OF SERVICE FOR UN VOLUNTEERS

Everything you need to know about serving as a volunteer with the United Nations – policies, rules, and regulations that governs your assignment – simplified and explained from start to finish! Complete these modules to learn:  

  • What it takes to become a UN Volunteer?
  • Your benefits and allowances as a UN Volunteer.
  • The recruitment process, what’s expected of you day-to-day, and where to seek support. 
  • Your obligations and rights as a UN Volunteer.
  • And how extension and end of your assignment work?

The Unified Conditions of Service for UN Volunteers made easier just for you!
KNOW YOUR OBLIGATIONS AND RIGHTS KNOW YOUR OBLIGATIONS AND RIGHTS

This course is designed to raise your awareness of the UN’s zero tolerance approach when it comes to misconduct. After completing the course, you will learn about; 

  • the different forms of misconduct including sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment;
  • your obligations, rights, and systems in place to effectively prevent and respond to misconduct, and,
  • the administrative consequences of committing misconduct while on assignment.
ETHICS AND INTEGRITY AS UN VOLUNTEERS ETHICS AND INTEGRITY AS UN VOLUNTEERS

Complete this course and acquire knowledge on making ethical decisions to protect the United Nations systems, your colleagues or those we serve. Also, become aware of the obligations placed upon you by the Charter of the United Nations, the UN Staff Regulations and Rules, and other administrative issuances.
VOLUNTEERING FOR THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS VOLUNTEERING FOR THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

So, you want to volunteer? First, understand how your volunteer assignment links to sustainable development. Learn about the different ways in which people volunteer worldwide, and how volunteering contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda. Join in!


COMPLETE WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF YOUR REGISTRATION OR ENTRY ON DUTY 

INFORMATION SECURITY AWARENESS INFORMATION SECURITY AWARENESS

This course on information security awareness provides all UN personnel with the fundamental tools and knowledge to stay cyber safe. It discusses the main concepts, issues and best practices related to information security across seven areas.

KNOW YOUR OBLIGATIONS AND RIGHTS CULTURAL AWARENESS AND WORKING IN MULTI-CULTURAL ENVIRONMENTS

As a UN Volunteer, you will need to adapt to new social and organizational cultures as well as to working in cross-cultural teams. This course will help you be aware of different cultures and how to communicate with colleagues from all over the globe.
VOLUNTEERISM AND GENDER VOLUNTEERISM AND GENDER

This module on volunteerism and gender will help you understand the importance of gender as a crosscutting issue in volunteerism and in the context of the development agenda 2030, in particular SDG5 on gender equality.
I KNOW GENDER I KNOW GENDER 
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Develop and strengthen your awareness of gender equality and women’s empowerment as a first step towards behavioral change and the integration of a gender perspective into your everyday work. This course from UN Women will introduce you to; Gender concepts to get started; International frameworks for gender equality; and, methods for working toward gender equality and women’s empowerment throughout the system.
UN HUMAN RIGHTS RESPONSIBILITIES UN HUMAN RIGHTS RESPONSIBILITIES

The course contributes to the Secretary-General’s Call to Action for Human Rights and aims to ensure that the protection of people from violations of international human rights and humanitarian law remains central to United Nations strategies and actions.
DISABILITY INCLUSION: BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE UNITED NATIONS DISABILITY INCLUSION: BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE UNITED NATIONS

Disability inclusion is something we are all responsible for – individually, and within our teams, services or divisions. Complete this course to;

  • Understand the barriers faced by persons with disabilities; 
  • take steps to support their needs wherever needed, and,
  • take actions to make your workplace accessible and inclusive for all. 
GREENING THE BLUE

Climate change, biodiversity loss and other environmental crises are jeopardizing progress and sustainable development globally. In this tutorial; 

  • explore why and how the UN is reducing its environmental footprint, and, 
  • how you can participate by making changes in your activities.