ICT Support for Interim Digital Strategy Implementation

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Job Ttitle: ICT Support for Interim Digital Strategy Implementation

Company: United Nations


Description: Details:Mission and objectives:UNDP’s Global Programme on Nature for Development brings together three different initiatives under one program – the Equator Initiative, the National Biodiversity Initiative, and the Global Forest Initiative – in order to identify, foster, showcase and celebrate nature-based solutions that help achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at local, national and international levels. The work of the Global Programme on Nature for Development contributes to UNDP’s Strategic Plan 2014-2017 by charting sustainable development pathways through the conservation, restoration and sustainable management of biodiversity and ecosystems; and by promoting inclusive and effective democratic governance in the area of natural resources.Context:The National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan (NBSAP) Accelerator Partnership is a country-led global initiative to support accelerated NBSAP implementation and strengthen countries’ ambition and action to halt and reverse biodiversity loss and put nature on a path to recovery for the benefit of people and the planet by 2030.The NBSAP Accelerator Partnership’s MatchMaking Mechanism is designed to quickly connect member countries with the technical and financial support needed to accelerate NBSAP implementation. It connects country-identified requests for technical and financial support with institutional, non-state actor, and country member services, efficiently matching needs with solutions. By centralising requests, increasing transparency, and providing an algorithmic matching digital platform, countries accelerate action towards a nature-positive future.is launching at CBD COP16 and will quickly need to plan for scale under Phase. The upcoming Phase 2 will enhance the platform’s capabilities and user experience.Task type:Web and Software DevelopmentTask description:The UNDP seeks an online volunteer for ICT support to assist in the implementation of the interim digital strategy for the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership’s MatchMaking Mechanism. Volunteer will help ensure the seamless integration and optimization of the platform’s backend and user-facing elements, supporting the rollout of the interim solutions while contributing to the development of long-term digital strategies, working alongside the MatchMaking Team, and the ICT Specialist.The successful online volunteer will:– Assist in the deployment and testing of the interim digital solutions: Help implement the interim digital platform, including dashboards, matchmaking tools, and data management processes, in line with the Interim Digital Strategy.The online volunteer will be expected to work fully remotely. The position requests 12 weeks of volunteering at 15-20 hours per week.Requirements:The assignment is open to candidates of all nationalities.– Strong background in ICT support with experience in managing or assisting with digital platforms, databases, and user interfaces.
– Familiarity with dashboards, data visualization tools like Google Looker and PowerBI, or similar.
– Proficiency in Google Sheets, Google Docs, and other cloud-based tools for data entry and management.
– Experience working with or supporting AI-driven tools such as custom GPT or other natural language processing systems.
– Knowledge of UX design principles and an understanding of user testing and feedback collection methods.
– Experience with web development, including familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and an understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0).Work Hours: 16-20

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Location: USA

Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2024 02:33:28 GMT


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