How to create a new non-UN host entity account

Author: Kevin Schmidt

Updated: 2 years ago

How to create a non-UN host entity account

This is a step-by-step guide for non-UN organizations such as government and public insitutions and civil society organizations to create an account in UVP. With this account you can engage and manage Online Volunteers.

First, click here

This takes you to the sign up page.

Click 'sign up now'

This will start the sign up process.

Enter your official email address

It's really important you use your organization's official email address.

You will be the 'account owner'. You can switch this role with another user later, if needed.

Click 'Send verification code'

This sends an email to your email address with a code to copy and paste.

Enter the code

Paste or type the code you received via your email here.

Click 'Verify code'

Type your password

Create your password for UVP.

Confirm your password

Type the same password again to confirm it.

Type your first name

Type your last name

Enter your date of birth

Enter your gender

Confirm you accept the terms of use and privacy policy

To confirm you accept, tick the box.

Click 'Create'

Choose 'I'm an entity'

This is really important. You must choose I'm an entity to be able to engage Online Volunteers.

Click 'Continue'

Your task dashboard

The first tab you see when you log in is your task dashboard. Tasks are actions that you need to complete in UVP to help move through the Online Volunteer engagement and management processes.

Host entity pending

At this stage you have host entity pending status. This is because UNV needs to approve your account before you can perform any actions.

First, let's complete your profile

This is your very first task. Click it to begin.

Task description

Here you can see a description of the task.

Click 'Complete'

This takes you to your profile.

Steps for NGO or other civil society organizations

Please follow the following steps for the 'Editing your host entity profile' if your organization is an NGO or other civil society organization.

For government and public institutions, please continue with step number 34.

Choose 'NGO or other civil society organization

Enter your organization's name

This will likely be the full name of your organization plus the country, if required.

Upload your organization's logo

Enter your phone information

This would be generic phone information for your office.

Enter your office address

Enter the city

Enter the city your office is located at.

Choose the country/territory

Add mission and objectives

These should be corporate level objectives as well as anything specific for the country or department associated with this account.

It will appear on any descriptions of assignment you create.

Additional information

Enter anything additional that UNV should know about your organisation account.

Provide your certificate of registration

Here you provide your proof of existence by uploading a certificate of
registration with the appropriate government authorities.

Provide your due diligence clearance

Here you proof that you have due diligence clearance, either through accreditation with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC); or
by working with UN Country Teams as an implementing partner or an agreement and provide evidence that a UN Entity has undertaken due diligence.

For more information, please follow the link to our eligibility criteria for civil society organizations.

Click 'Submit'

When all information is provided and you have uploaded all necessary documentation, submit your registration request.

Steps for Government or Public Institutions

Please follow the following steps for the 'Editing your host entity profile' if your organization is a Government or Public Institution.

Choose 'Government or Public Institution

Enter your organization's or deptartment's name

This will likely be the full name of your organization or deptartment, plus the region or city, if required.

Enter your organization's or department's logo

Enter your phone information

This would be generic phone information for your office.

Enter the city

Enter the city your office is located at.

Choose the country/territory

Add mission and objectives

These should be corporate level objectives as well as anything specific for the country or department associated with this account.

It will appear on any descriptions of assignment you create.

Additional Information

Enter anything additional that UNV should know about your organisation account.

Add two projects and activities

Please provide detailed information of at least two projects or activities your office undertook recently or is currently undertaking with relevance for sustainable human development.

Add two references

Please provide two references outside your organization UNV can contact in case more information on your organization is required.

Add volunteer engagement

Please provide in detail how you plan to involve Online Volunteers in your organization's activities.

Click 'Submit'

When all information is provided, submit your registration request.

Click 'Complete'

This confirms your profile's update and sends it to UNV for review.

You've now submitted your new host entity account request

You will land here on your profile page where you can view and edit your personal and host entity information.

UNV will review your request and, if approved, you will have full access to UVP.