United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Mission and objectives
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations\’ global development network. UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience to sustain development results.
Context
Pulse Lab Kampala (https://www.unglobalpulse.org/lab/kampala/) is part of a network called UN Global Pulse (https://www.unglobalpulse.org) with other Labs in New York, Jakarta in Indonesia, and Helsinki in Finland. In Uganda Pulse Lab Kampala operates under the leadership of the UN Resident Coordinator. Established in 2009, UN Global Pulse (UNGP) is an initiative of the Executive Office of Secretary-General (EOSG) with a globally distributed team in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. In support of the Secretary-General’s priorities, and in advancement of the UN Charter. Global Pulse serves as a cross-pillar lead and hub for experimentation and digital innovation. UNGP works with digital innovation, strategic foresight, real-time data and artificial intelligence to further sustainable development, humanitarian and peace outcomes. UNDP\’s vision is ‘A world in which responsible and inclusive digital innovation serves to empower people and protect the planet’. UNDP\’s mission is to work at the intersection of digital innovation and science to inform, inspire and support the entire UN and those it serves, and to anticipate and respond to the challenges of today and tomorrow. The goals of the UNGP Network are: i) to generate knowledge, capabilities and approaches that support the transformation of the United Nations into a more agile and resilient ‘next-generation’ institution; ii) to create and accelerate the development of globally accessible approaches which help communities and partners anticipate and address emerging global challenges; and iii) to advocate for the global transformation of policies, practices and culture required to maximize the impact of digital innovation, minimize its risk of harm, and ensure pathways to scale and sustainability.
Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Policy Officer, the UN Volunteer, Policy & Partnership Assistant, will perform the following tasks: • Research and analyse policy documents and support in the documentation of project work • Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships • Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders. • Liaise with internal counterparts and functional units to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects. • Research and analyze policy and operational issues to inform the development of in-country social protection policies, strategies, programmes, and activities.
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