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The United Nations Association–Ghana (UNAGH), an affiliate of the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA), wishes to announce the opening of applications for Regional Executives.
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The United Nations Association-Ghana (UNA-GH) was established in 1952. UNA-GH remains the only recognized UN Association in Ghana affiliated with the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA).
The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) is the only global organization with the primary mission of supporting the principles and purposes of the United Nations. WFUNA represents and coordinates a membership of over 100 national United Nations Associations (UNAs) and their thousands of constituents.
Every UN member state has only one United Nations Association (UNA) which must be affiliated with WFUNA, hence UNA-GH remains the only recognized and legitimate UN Association in Ghana.
UNA-GH has undertaken various programs and projects to promote the UN agenda through its established wings, namely the United Nations Youth Association (UNYA-GH), and the United Nations Association of Ghana Commission for Women and Children’s Affairs (UNACWCA), and the United Nations Association Artisans Project (UNAAP).
We are calling on all peace-loving, humanitarian, and development-oriented individuals to join the United Nations Association-Ghana, irrespective of their sex, race, creed, religion, and political inclination.
The United Nations Association-Ghana (UNA-GH) is revamping its Regional, District, and Area branches to expand its membership base and activities nationwide. This is an open call to recruit Regional Branch Executives in all 16 regions of Ghana. Early applicants will be considered first.
Submission of application closes on 30th April 2022 at 11:59 PM.
Visit www.unagh.org website to apply.
Available Positions
1. Regional Chairman
2. Regional Vice Chairman
3. Regional General Secretary
4. Deputy Regional General Secretary
5. Regional Organizer
6. Deputy Regional Organizer
7. Regional Treasurer
8. Regional Coordinator
9. Regional Youth Organizer
10. Deputy Regional Youth Organizer
11. Regional Women’s Organizer
12. Deputy Regional Women Organizer
13. Regional Membership Officer
14. Regional Disability Officer
15. Regional Media Liaison Officer
16. Regional Fundraising Officer
17. Regional Programs Officer
18. Regional Artisans Officer
Why join the United Nations Association - Ghana ?
Becoming a member of the United Nations Association - Ghana comes with a whole range of exclusive benefits which include:
-Membership ID Card/Branded Lacoste (at a fee)
– Membership Certificate
-Invitation to UNA-GH and UN Events/Conferences in Ghana and abroad.
– Letter of Recommendation/Introduction for application of visa, etc
– Opportunity to volunteer in humanitarian projects
– Opportunity to network with other UNA members locally and internationally through events and social activities.
– Benefit from meaningful professional development opportunities and training in the areas of human rights, sustainable development, gender equity, etc.
– Opportunity to participate in UN Youth Delegate Programmes including The Youth Assembly. The Youth Assembly is a bi-annual conference that brings together the world’s foremost young leaders and change-makers. The Youth Assembly delegates, aged 18 to 32, come from over 100 countries and possess strong leadership potential as well as a keen interest in global issues.
What is next after submitting the application?
Successful candidates who are Shortlisted will move to the next phase of the application process to contest for the position via online public voting on UNAGH’s official website. Contesting candidates will have their portraits and profile published on the website. The date for the online voting will be announced after the deadline for submission.
Shortlisted candidates are expected to canvass public votes from their respective regions to win their positions. They can do this by getting people to vote for them through a voting link just with a click of a button.
Candidates who will obtain the highest votes by the close of the polls will be appointed to the positions they applied for; and will be sworn into office at a colorful ceremony to be held at the Parliament House in Accra.
They will also undergo orientation to know more about what is expected of them, the benefits and opportunities available to them as officers working in the interest of the United Nations; and will learn about the mission, vision, and ideas of the UN.
Note that applications will be considered on a first submitted first considered basis.
Conrad Kakraba
Admin. Secretary
Corporate Affairs Directorate, UNA-GH
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