UNAGH: CALL FOR APPLICATION

The United Nations Association – Ghana has membership drawn from all the regions of Ghana. 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.

Many join the United Nations Association of Ghana (UNA-GH) for various reasons. Before you make a decision to join UNA-GH, it is important to clarify your motives, they MUST align with the following:

> To be motivated in the spirit of  humanitarianism and volunteerism and NOT by monetary gains as you join UNA-GH.

> To be selfless and to  seek the interest of the poor and marginalized.

> To be a peace ambassador, and to respect and accept other people irrespective of their sex, race, culture, religion, etc.

> To be a good citizen, and to serve as a role model to society.

> To be convicted by the desire to be part of a process of positive social change.

> By joining the United Nations Association of Ghana, you agree to unconditionally volunteer your time, expertise, money, and any other resources to help promote the activities of the Association to achieve its mission and vision.

The United Nations Association -Ghana is one of over100 United Nations Associations ( UNA ) that exist in various UN member states/countries working to enhance the relationship between the people of member states and the United Nations to raise public awareness of the UN and its work, to promote the general goals of the UN.

All United Nations Associations (UNAs) are membership-based, non-profit, and non-political organizations. They are guided by the vision of the United Nations in meeting common global challenges and opportunities.

BENEFITS OF BEING AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF UNA-GH:

If you apply, and you are successfully selected/appointed, you will be sworn into office as an Executive Officer of the United Nations Association -Ghana. You will be serving as a volunteer (not full-time) in that portfolio. Though this may not come with any direct monetary rewards, it will open many immeasurable opportunities for you.

• Regional Executive Officers work directly under the Corporate Affairs Directorate of the United Nations Association. They (Regional Officers)have oversight responsibility for all the District Branches of UNA-GH in the regions. They are mandated to implement and oversee all UN-funded projects, programs, and UN commemorative events in their respective regions.
• District Executive Officers work directly under the Regional Executive. They (District Executive Officers) have oversight responsibility for all the Area Branches of UNA-GH in the Districts. They are mandated to implement and oversee all UN-funded projects, programs, and UN commemorative events in their respective Districts.
• As an Executive Officer of the United Nations Association of Ghana, you have the privilege to engage with Regional Ministers, Regional Security Officials, Regional Traditional Council, District Chief Executives, and other high profile personalities in your region or district to address issues of national concern.
• You have the privilege and bragging right to use the UN emblem/logo which cannot be used by just any person except a member of the UN fraternity.
• You may also have the opportunity to participate in UN-sponsored conferences in Ghana and abroad.
• Additionally, you will have the opportunity to participate in UN-sponsored training programs and be part of UN initiatives in your region or district among other opportunities.

BENEFITS OF BEING A MEMBER OF UNA-GH: 

• 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-GH 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.

Below are the Regional Executive positions. Some of the positions have already been filled.

Click HERE to view the vacant positions in your region.

• Regional Chairman
• Regional Vice Chairman
• Regional General Secretary
• Deputy Regional General Secretary
• Regional Organizer
• Regional Deputy Organizer
• Regional Financial Secretary
• Regional Coordinator
• Regional Deputy Coordinator   
• Regional Youth Organizer
• Deputy Regional Youth Organizer
• Regional Women’s Organizer
• Regional Deputy Women’s Organizer
• Regional Membership Officer
• Regional Deputy Membership Officer      
• Regional Disability Officer
• Regional Deputy Disability Officer   
• Regional Media Liaison Officer
• Regional Fundraising Officer
• Regional Programs Officer
• Regional Deputy Programs Officer   
• Regional Artisans Officer
• Deputy Artisans Officer

The United Nations Association of Ghana (UNAGH) is recruiting Regional Executive Officers for each of the 16 regions of Ghana.

Note: By completing the application form, you have applied for both Membership and  Regional Executive position.

Click open the link for all the job descriptions and the required qualifications https://www.unagh.org/open-call-apply/

HOW TO APPLY

 STEP 1:

Scroll down on this page and click on CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT, to fill out your account registration form and submit it.

     Note: Watch the video below the page for guidance on how to fill out the form and pay for your membership fee.

STEP 2:

Click on APPLY FOR REGIONAL OFFICER to fill out the application form and submit it.

 STEP 3:

HOW TO PAY FOR REGIONAL EXECUTIVE POSITION APPLICATION FEE

Click HERE to pay your application fee. Select APPLICATION FEE as the payment type.  Screenshot the SMS message you will receive after payment and Whatsapp it to wa.me//233206007255 

The United Nations Association of Ghana (UNAGH) is rolling out a a broad-based membership registration. The process is ongoing across the country.

HOW TO APPLY

 STEP 1:

Scroll down on this page and click on CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT, to fill out your account registration form and submit it.

     Note: Watch the video below the page for guidance on how to fill out the form and pay for your membership fee.

STEP 2:

Click on REGISTER FOR MEMBERSHIP to fill out the membership form and submit it.

 STEP 3:

PAY FOR MEMBERSHIP FEE:

GHC 165.00

If you are a new applicant, you must pay before your membership with the United Nations Association of Ghana can be confirmed. The membership fee is subject to periodic review.

DO MEMBERS PAY MEMBERSHIP FEE AS VOLUNTEERS?

Yes! Any person or organization that wishes to join or affiliate with the United Nations Association-Ghana is required to pay an application fee or annual membership dues/fees. Membership or application fees are part of the funding sources for the effective running of the Association, administratively.

Note: The Regional Executive fee covers the applicant’s annual membership fee + application processing fee for the position being applied for.

Category “A” Positions: GHC 550.00

> Regional Chairman

> Regional Vice Chairman

> Regional General Secretary

> Deputy Regional General Secretary

>Regional Organizer

> Regional Deputy Organizer

> Regional Financial Secretary

> Regional Coordinator

> Regional Deputy Coordinator

Category “B” Positions: GHC 450.00

> Regional Youth Organizer

> Deputy Regional Youth Organizer

> Regional Women’s Organizer

> Regional Deputy Women Organizer

Category “C” Positions: GHC 350.00

> Regional Membership Officer

> Regional Deputy Membership Officer

> Regional Disability Officer

> Regional Deputy Disability Officer

> Regional Media Liaison Officer

> Regional Fundraising Officer

> Regional Programs Officer

> Regional Deputy Programs Officer

> Regional Artisans Officer

> Deputy Artisans Officer

HOW TO PAY FOR REGIONAL EXECUTIVE POSITION APPLICATION FEE

Click HERE to pay your application fee. Select APPLICATION FEE as the payment type.  Screenshot the SMS message you will receive after payment and Whatsapp it to wa.me//233206007255 

MEMBERSHIP

The annual Membership Fee GHC 165.00 this must be paid to confirm your membership with the United Nations Association of Ghana

ALL UNAs COLLECT MEMBERS  MEMBERSHIP FEE

1. All United Nations Associations ( UNA ) are membership base organization. These are recognized Civil Society organizations for each member states of the UN and they are recognized by the United Nations to champion the course of the UN.

2. Any person or organization that wishes to join/affiliate with the United Nations Association – Ghana is required to pay  annual membership dues/fees. Collection of membership or application fees are part of the funding sources for effective running of the Association, administratively.

3. All United Nations Associations (UNAs) also pay their annual membership dues to the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) the umbrella body for UNAs.

Find below links to the membership fees being paid by members of United Nations Association of USA, Australia and Nigeria for your information just so you know that paying membership fee is not peculiar to United Nations Association – Ghana but a necessity for every membership-based organization. 

Australia
https://unaa-act.tidyhq.com/public/membership_levels

USA
https://unausa.org/join/membership/

Nigeria
https://www.unanigeria.org/become-a-member/membership-form/

Established in 1952, the United Nations Association-Ghana (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).

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).

OUR VISION:
UNA-GH is established as a non-governmental, non-partisan, non-profit-making, progressive, and registered organization to become the main people’s (mass) movement of the UN for the creation of a global village devoid of conflict, diseases, poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and underdevelopment.

OUR MISSION
UNA-GH exists to formulate, execute, and sustain strategic projects and programs in Ghana and elsewhere through collaboration with governments, WFUNA, UNAs, UN Agencies, and development partners by educating and engaging people in the work of the UN for the achievement of its goals.

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.