Database Integration Volunteer (SPI)

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Overview

Support the development of a digital platform for animal management in Uzbekistan.

You have:

• Basic understanding of database design and management (SQL, PostgreSQL, or similar).
• Educational Background (or currently studying): Information technology, computer science, or database management, or related field would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of data integrity, privacy, and ethical standards.
• Familiarity with APIs and data integration workflows.
• Ability to work collaboratively within agile, sprint-based teams.
• Fluency in Uzbek; working knowledge of English preferred.

The Tech Volunteers for Resilience (Tech4R) initiative, co-led by the United Nations Development Programme’s Istanbul International Centre for Private Sector in Development (UNDP ICPSD) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, mobilizes skilled community volunteers to co-create open-source digital tools that strengthen resilience, recovery, and sustainable development. In collaboration with UNDP Uzbekistan under the GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP), Tech4R is supporting the Chip-Mahalla 2025 initiative through the development of a Digital Platform for Animal Identification and Management in Uzbekistan. This project aims to create a centralized, open-source platform that enables efficient registration, recordkeeping, and management of domestic and shelter animals across veterinary institutions, shelters, and municipalities. The system will integrate microchip-based identification data with digital records, helping to improve animal welfare, strengthen zoonotic disease prevention, and promote data-driven decision-making. The Database Integration Volunteers will play a central role in establishing the digital platform’s database structure, linking microchip identification data to management modules, and ensuring interoperability with existing and future national systems. Their work will contribute to creating a scalable, transparent, and inclusive animal management system for Uzbekistan.

Under the direct supervision of the Office of ICPSD The Volunteer will together with the team: • Design and implement a relational database structure for animal identification and management. • Integrate microchip identification data into digital registration workflows. • Ensure compatibility with existing veterinary and municipal data systems. • Develop data import/export functions and ensure data consistency. • Collaborate with software and QA teams to test data integration processes. • Document the database schema and provide technical guidance for future maintenance.

This is an unpaid volunteer assignment.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

• Basic understanding of database design and management (SQL, PostgreSQL, or similar). • Educational Background (or currently studying): Information technology, computer science, or database management, or related field would be an advantage. • Knowledge of data integrity, privacy, and ethical standards. • Familiarity with APIs and data integration workflows. • Ability to work collaboratively within agile, sprint-based teams. • Fluency in Uzbek; working knowledge of English preferred.

This is a volunteer assignment, not an employment. By sharing your time, energy, and talents, you can support communities in need and become part of something greater than yourself — a global movement for peace, development and humanitarian aid. Volunteering strengthens trust, solidarity, and reciprocity among citizens, and it can promote a sense of belonging and purpose.

This is an unpaid volunteer assignment.

UN Volunteer entitlement for this assignment: • Private insurance for the duration of the assignment: Health, dental, life and dismemberment (coverage by CIGNA)

Other benefits include: - International collaboration and mentorship - Skills development in real world, UN-driven projects - Certificate of Service and exposure to international work - Notes:

This UN Volunteer assignment will be supporting the Tech4R programme.

The Tech Volunteers for Resilience (Tech4R) programme mobilizes skilled digital volunteers to co-create open-source solutions that strengthen disaster resilience.

UN Volunteers for this particular assignment are governed by the particular conditions set out in their offers and contracts.

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