Applications open for Russian citizens to become United Nations Volunteers
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, is offering Russian nationals a unique opportunity to gain international experience and help the UN address the challenges of peace and sustainable development around the world.
Under a new partnership with the Government of the Russian Federation, UNV is offering UN Volunteer assignments in different areas of expertise for Russian nationals. Assignments are available for 2022-2023 in 10 different countries across the Commonwealth of Independent States, Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The UN Volunteers from the Russian Federation, selected on a highly competitive basis, will be deployed for one year to the UN programmes and projects in various countries to contribute to peace, sustainable development and prosperity, as well as to gain unique professional experience for their future careers in the UN and other international and national organizations.
Depending on the experience and age of applicants, UNV assignments are available as international UN Youth Volunteers and international UN Volunteers. The list of the assignments, eligibility criteria and additional information can be found here.
Applications are accepted until 3 January 2022.
For further information, please contact the UNV Focal Point in the Russian Federation, Ms Alena Nazarova: alena.nazarova@unv.org.