All courses

Welcome to your UN Volunteer Learning Plan, your key to unlocking your full potential! This comprehensive tool empowers you to take charge of your own learning journey, allowing you to set clear goals, identify areas for growth, and chart a path towards success.

You will be able to describe the UN security structure; apply practical techniques to manage risks and deal with difficult circumstances; identify actions to react appropriately in the event of actual danger, threat, or injury; and comprehend your psychological reaction to security incidents and know where to obtain help.

To start you off, Becoming a UN Volunteer introduces you the basics of volunteering including the categories you could apply for as our national or international Volunteer.

Next, explore UNV’s comprehensive package of Benefits and Allowances that you could enjoy at each stage of your UN Volunteer assignment.

Take a look at what it’s like, Serving as a Volunteer.

You will be able to use the guidance in the Conditions of Service to be more effective in your role as a United Nations Volunteer.

Managing Your Transition is the final topic.

You will be able to use some tips on how to adapt todifferent organizational cultures and how to work in cross-cultural teams; describe how to communicate with colleagues from all over the globe and from different cultures.

You will be able to understand the barriers faced by persons with disabilities; describe some steps to support their needs wherever needed; and identify some actions to make your workplace accessible and inclusive for all.

You will be able to identify the obligations outlined in the Charter of the United Nations; describe the responsibilities established by the UN Staff Regulations and Rules; recognize the impact of other administrative issuances on your role and responsibilities.

You will be able to describe why and how the UN is reducing its environmental footprint; and identify ways in which you can participate by making changes in your activities.

Through these online learning collections, you will enhance your 8 UN core competencies: Accountability, Communication, Creativity, Planning & Organizing, Teamwork, Client Orientation, Continuous Learning and Technological Awareness.

After this mandatory course, you will be able to  understand the policy on harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority; use some tips to enable a harmonious working environment free from intimidation, hostility, offence and any form of harassment and retaliation;  understand what constitutes harassment and abuse of authority and their consequences in the workplace; and identify the procedures for responding to workplace harassment and abuse of authority.

You will be aware of the main concepts, issues and best practices related to information security across seven areas.

You will be able to define the UNEG evaluation principles, norms, and standards, while gaining understanding of evaluation guidelines, planning approaches, roles, responsibilities, and quality assessment processes within UNDP.

This course is designed to raise your awareness of the UN’s zero tolerance approach when it comes to misconduct.

Discover the secrets to acing competency-based interviews with our comprehensive learning resources.

Ready to land your dream job? Browse through the resources below and learn how to analyze job postings to identify the perfect fit, create a standout e-recruitment profile/CV, and craft compelling cover letters that leave a lasting impression.