Operations Associate, Volunteer Recruitment (Open to tier 1 & 2 applicants only)

About this role

The Operations Associate, Volunteer Recruitment is part of UNV's Volunteer Services Centre (VSC) and supports end-to-end volunteer lifecycle services including candidate identification, outreach, talent acquisition, and recruitment compliance. The role contributes to timely onboarding and accurate management of benefits and entitlements for UN Volunteers serving with UN agencies worldwide. The position operates under the guidance of an Operations Associate/Team Leader (G7) and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide recruitment services in adherence to UN Volunteers' Conditions of Service, regulations and policies
• Verify quality and consistency of Description of Assignments (DOAs) and provide guidance to host entities and field units
• Identify suitable candidates for UN Volunteer assignments across diverse areas of expertise and host entities
• Use social media and other sourcing channels to identify candidates and support outreach campaigns
• Conduct reference checks, obtain relevant clearances, and verify performance appraisals for selected candidates
• Manage communication with candidates regarding the outcome of their applications
• Contribute to recruitment analytics reports with regard to gender parity and workforce diversity
• Record actions and data in volunteer management systems and ensure accurate data management
• Contribute to recruitment training materials and knowledge networks to strengthen UNV recruitment capacity
• Serve on a rotational basis as a VSC focal point on assigned topics and perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• Secondary Education with at least 6 years relevant work experience, or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration with at least 3 years relevant work experience
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience

Languages

• English (required)
• French (required)
• Arabic (required)

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