Mentorship and Community of Practice Support Programme

Description of assignment (DoA) detailsAttention! Please note that this is an Online Volunteering assignment. It's a short-term, task-based and non-contractual remote assignment; Online Volunteers are not UN Volunteers and do not receive any allowance or entitlements as part of the Online Volunteer assignment but receive a certificate of appreciation after successful completion. In addition, UNV is not involved in the selection process or collaboration.Skip To ContentSelect SectionSelect SectionGeneralDetailsAssignment requirementsOther informationNO IMAGE AVAILABLEWHO14 Days AgoMentorship and Community of Practice Support ProgrammeEgypt12 weeks1assignment(s)Competitive recruitmentAdvertisement end date:07/06/2026GeneralDescription of assignment titleMentorship and Community of Practice Support ProgrammeAssignment countryEgyptExpected start dateInvalid DateNumber of Assignments1For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?6 - 10 hours per weekHost entityWhoModalityOnlineDuration12 weeksSustainable Development Goal Good health and well-beingDetailsMission and objectivesIn alignment with EMRO Resolution EM/RC63/R.4: Strategic Framework for Strengthening Health Laboratory Services in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (extended to 2029), a key priority is to strengthen laboratory quality management systems (LQMS) and support public health laboratories in achieving readiness for accreditation against ISO 15189 through structured capacity building, mentorship, and peer learningContextIn alignment with EMRO Resolution EM/RC63/R.4: Strategic Framework for Strengthening Health Laboratory Services in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (extended to 2029), a key priority of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Laboratory Unit (CSL) under the WHO development programme is to strengthen laboratory quality management systems (LQMS) and support public health laboratories in achieving readiness for accreditation against ISO 15189 through structured capacity building, mentorship, and peer learning. Within this development framework, and as a no-cost UN Volunteer assignment, support is required to strengthen the design and implementation of a structured mentorship programme for ISO 15189 readiness. This includes curating, adapting, and contextualizing mentorship tools, as well as supporting the development of a standardized mentorship approach that enables consistent technical guidance across countries. In addition, the assignment will support the facilitation of a digital Community of Practice (CoP) in collaboration with Project ECHO, aimed at strengthening continuous professional development, fostering peer-to-peer learning, and promoting sustainable knowledge exchange across Member States. This will contribute to institutionalizing mentorship and building long-term regional capacity for laboratory quality systems strengthening.Task typeProject Development and ManagementTask descriptionThe Online Volunteers will support specific deliverables related to LQMS mentorship. The volunteers will contribute to: 1- Mapping and adaptation of available LQMS mentorship materials 2- Supporting the creation of a pool of regional mentors by assisting in the review of applications and contributing to the selection process Expected Outputs 1. One curated and structured LQMS mentorship toolkit adapted for regional use 2. One draft mapping framework and roster template for regional mentorsAssignment requirementsRequired Experience Background in Medical Microbiology, Laboratory Sciences, or related field Understanding of ISO 15189:2022 quality management systems (preferred) Experience in laboratory quality improvement, mentorship, or capacity-building programs Strong analytical, documentation, and coordination skills Familiarity with digital collaboration tools and virtual learning platforms Ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary environmentsLanguagesEnglish, Level: Fluent, Required Arabic, Level: Fluent, DesirableOther informationVolunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.Inclusivity statementUnited Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. 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