GDC Vision

·       We aspire to be the universe’s most united organization to build an inclusive home where all diaspora can be supported, belong to, discover, and realize their ambitions to achieve peace and advancement for all.

Job Purpose

·       To positively influence and manage volunteer work relationships in order to meet GDC’s overall objectives and ultimately retain talent

Job Duties and Responsibilities

▪       Support and maintain volunteer engagement programs and initiatives that support GDC’s goals and culture. 

▪       Develop and communicate positive volunteer relations strategies and retention initiatives that foster and promote a culture of excellence.  

▪       Establish and maintain measurement standards to provide meaningful information that will guide continual improvement of volunteer engagement, satisfaction, and retention. 

▪       Responsible for ensuring content consistency of messages and alignment to overall GDC’s HR strategy.

▪       Recommending new systems and vehicles to improve the quality, consistency, and timeliness of the information. 

▪       Research and work with other GDC departments to build volunteer engagement initiatives.

▪       Supports design and administration components for employee engagement surveys. 

▪       Act as the Human Resources communications coordinator for the launch of special programs and events that support volunteer engagement.

▪       Analyze information and identify workplace improvement needs. 

▪       Evaluate the effectiveness of employee relations programs through the use of metrics. 

▪       Stay informed and aware of organizational operations and initiatives and identify areas where additional internal associate engagement communication is needed and develop a plan to meet those needs.

▪       Support and collaboratively help to build engagement teams within the cross-functional areas GDC.

▪       Improve recognition programs based on current GDC needs. 

·       Administers significant portions of rewards and recognition programs within GDC.

Expected skillset (Qualifications) including but not limited to:

·       Demonstrated written/verbal communication skills

·       Ability to think critically and problem solve

·       Proven track record of being energetic, forward-thinking and creative, while also able to challenge assumptions

·       Champions innovation, change and diversity by embracing and generating better and more inventive ways to improve individual performance aligned to GDC shared purpose.

·       Courageously takes appropriate risks

·       Commits to sustained, effective change and executes based upon planned change         

·       Ability to handle tasks independently, as well as with a team, and to effectively communicate with a range of individuals

·       A quick learner, adaptable and able to work well under pressure.          

·       Good organization and administrative skills       

·       Excellent attention to detail.     

What We Offer:

·       A certificate after completing 6 or 12 months in GDC

·       Volunteer experience opportunity at an international NGO

·       Flexible working hours with project-based deadlines, which allows you to choose the time to work

·       Training sessions

·       Being a part of our volunteer organization and the satisfaction of being a volunteer to participate in changing the world for positivism.

This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity provided by The Global Diaspora Academy by the GDC. To join in please, send us your resume/motivation letter by 27th August at talent.acquisition@theglobaldiaspora.org