Volunteer
EACC Volunteers
Who can apply?
To be considered for the EACC Volunteer Programme, applicants shall meet the following requirements:
-Possess the necessary expertise, knowledge, competencies and skills
-Be at least 20 years old, and normally not older than 65 years (There is no maximum age limit for online volunteer assignments)
-Working knowledge of English or French
-Be legally entitled to reside in the country of assignment
The duration of a volunteer assignment is a minimum of two weeks up to 6 months, on a full time or part time basis. Volunteers are not considered as EACC staff members. There is no compensation, financial or otherwise, for volunteer services. Arrangements and costs for travel to a duty station, visas, health insurance coverage, accommodation and living expenses are under the responsibility of volunteers.
How to apply?
-Applicants should fill out an application form including a proposal for contribution, objectives and expected results
-Supervisors of Sector/Bureau will review the application(s) received and shall assess if the volunteer's profile and proposal for contribution are suitable for a volunteer assignment, and must ensure that references are obtained to verify it
-Supervisors will interview and evaluate potential candidates before making the final selection decision
-The supervisor will prepare a Description for Volunteer Assignment which will outline the role and duties assigned to the volunteer