The Art History in Rome from Late Antiquity to the Present at Tor Vergata University of Rome will provide students with an in-depth analysis in the art history disciplinary area, based on a wide time span (from late antiquity to the present), but also in methodology, focusing on preservation, restoration and safeguard of cultural heritage. New York and Tokyo).The teaching staff gathers specialists of international reputation who guide students to the discovery of the multi-layered artistic heritage of Rome, which no doubt was and still is the most fascinating art capital of the world. The financial equivalent ofprogramme activities exceeds US$235 million annually.UNV is headquartered in Bonn, Germany and has approximately 150 staff positions – with the majorityin Bonn and some positions with different UN peacekeeping and political missions, and in otherHeadquarters locations (e.g.

One third of UN volunteers served in their owncountries, with the others carrying out international assignments. The majority – 81 percent – come from developing countries themselves. With an average age of 38years and the requisite professional skills and qualifications of some 5 to 10 years relevant experience,UN volunteers served in 132 countries in 2011 and came themselves from 162. UNVembraces volunteerism as universal and inclusive, and recognizes volunteerism in its diversity as well asthe values that sustain it: free will, commitment, engagement and solidarity.UNV engaged 7,303 UN volunteers in 2011, on a total of 7,708 assignments.

Volunteerism is a powerful means of engaging people intackling development challenges, and it can transform the pace and nature of development.Volunteerism benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer by strengthening trust,solidarity and reciprocity among citizens, and by purposefully creating opportunities for participation.UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for recognition of volunteers, working withpartners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing an increasingnumber and diversity of volunteers, including experienced UN volunteers, throughout the world. TERMS OF REFERENCEInternshipUN Youth Volunteer ProgrammeAssisting in Coordination with UNV Field UnitsDuration: 3 – 6 months (starting between August 2012 and August 2013) at UNV headquarters in Bonn,Germany.BackgroundThe United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that contributes to peace anddevelopment through volunteerism worldwide.

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