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Volunteer Academic Contributor

🧾 Definition of Role and Status

Volunteer Teacher / Professor / Trainer
Global Development Alliance for Asia & Africa (GDAAA)

Title:

Volunteer Academic Contributor – Teacher / Professor / Trainer

Status:

Non-remunerated volunteer acting in an educational and training capacity, under the coordination and ethical framework of GDAAA.

🎯 Mission Statement:

The Volunteer Teacher / Professor / Trainer supports GDAAA’s vision by contributing knowledge, pedagogical experience, and academic skills to benefit educational, community, and institutional development initiatives across Asia and Africa.

📌 Main Responsibilities:

  1. Design and deliver lectures, workshops, webinars, or short courses in their area of expertise (in-person or online).
  2. Support the academic empowerment of students, professionals, and young leaders in Africa and Asia.
  3. Contribute to the co-development of educational programs and curricula in partnership with universities or training centers.
  4. Participate in mentorship, coaching, and evaluation of learners.
  5. Assist in knowledge transfer missions, academic cooperation, or capacity-building projects organized by GDAAA.
  6. Represent GDAAA’s values and educational commitments during field activities or institutional visits.

📅 Engagement Duration:

  • Typically: 3 months to 1 year (renewable or mission-based).
  • The volunteer is free to withdraw with a written notice (minimum 15 days in advance).

🌍 Scope of Activity:

  • Activities may take place online or on-site in partner institutions, educational hubs, training centers, or during international missions across Asia and Africa.

✅ Non-Financial Benefits:

  • Official Certificate of Appointment
  • Letter of Recognition and Appreciation after each completed mission
  • Visibility in GDAAA’s global academic and volunteer network
  • Priority access to GDAAA-sponsored academic exchange and mobility programs
  • Possibility to co-publish or co-develop educational content with GDAAA partners
  • Eligibility for nomination as GDAAA Educational Ambassador or Honorary Lecturer

⚠️ Volunteer Nature:

This is a voluntary and non-paid position. No employment contract is established. However, reasonable expenses related to authorized missions may be covered on a case-by-case basis, subject to prior approval by GDAAA.

📎 Attached Documents:

  • Official Nomination Letter
  • GDAAA Code of Ethics and Volunteer Charter
  • Final Certificate of Engagement