UN Volunteer Conditions of Service
Following a thorough review process, UNV has updated the Conditions of Service (COS) for International and National UN Volunteers. The resulting changes take effect from 1 October 2021.
This update of Conditions of Service fulfills the following goals:
- Consolidation of terms and conditions into a unified Conditions of Service document
- Greater equity and equality in benefits and entitlements provided to UN Youth Volunteers
- Streamlined Code of Conduct and updated disciplinary measures
- Flexible design for adaptation to evolving needs of UN system
- Simplification of UN Volunteer entitlements for management efficiency and effectiveness
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