Programme Support Officer - Digitalization

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Approximately 80% of the initiatives in the current programme cycle are either directly or indirectly linked to climate action, environmental management and resilience. Some of these include, reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation by supporting Guyana’s forest peoples, the Indigenous Peoples, in access to sustainable livelihood opportunities and land rights; framework for mainstreaming biodiversity in gold-mining; mainstreaming low emissions technology towards the Guyana’s energy transition to renewable sources; institutional strengthening for natural resources management; and support for gender-responsive approaches to climate and environmental resilience. These initiatives are in direct response to national priorities as captured in the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) and the development needs of Guyana, a low-lying coastal state that is 1.5 metres below sea level.

In line with UNDP’s Strategic Plan 2022-2025 within which Digitalisation is a strategic and cross-cutting Enabler, UNDP has leveraged technology across its programmes in Guyana whether it be for improving access to markets in remote communities, to support reduced impact mining, to improve case management and the access to justice. As the country is on the path to continued rapid development and expansion, technology will continue to play a pivotal role in UNDP’s existing programming in country and its envisaged expansion. It is envisioned that the International UN Volunteer will provide direct support to UNDP in Guyana in the continued implementation of its existing programming, and most importantly, focus their efforts on seeking out opportunities to leverage technology to support the country’s development agenda. They will help to develop proposals, provide advice and support expanding UNDP’s footprint in digitalization for development

Under the direct supervision of the Resident Representative, and/or his delegated authority, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks in the areas of gender mainstreaming and digitalisation/technology:

· Conduct analysis of local context and develop public policy options and advice for consideration by the Head of Office for engagement with National Partners;

· Provide technical guidance to the CO Programme Team in and directly support the design and implementation of Development Projects;

· Support developing concept notes, project proposals and project documents for programmatic initiatives including a strong component on digitalization and cross cutting organizational and national priorities, including but not be limited to gender, environment and climate change, energy etc.;

· Actively seek to streamline gender mainstreaming and environment/climate change response, among other priorities, utilising technology across development programming.

· Support the CO in strengthening the employment of technology for improved programme and operational management;

☒ Accountability

☒ Adaptability and Flexibility

☒ Building Trust

☒ Client Orientation

☒ Commitment and Motivation

☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning

☒ Communication

☒ Creativity

☒ Ethics and Values

☒ Integrity

☒ Judgement and Decision-making

☒ Knowledge Sharing

☒ Managing Performance

☒ Planning and Organizing

☒ Professionalism

☒ Respect for Diversity

☒ Self-Management

☒ Technological Awareness

☒ Vision

☒ Working in Teams

Development (whether at the local or national level)

Programme/project management

Mainstreaming digitization for development

Located in the Northern part of South America, Guyana the “land of many waters” is a unique blend of Caribbean and South American culture and history. With 965 miles of navigable rivers, 83% of Guyana is covered by pristine rainforest. The country is bordered by the Atlantic Coastline on the northeast, Venezuela on the west, Suriname on the east and Brazil on the West and South. The national language in Guyana is English. In 2016, Guyana was reclassified as an upper middle-income country following the discovery of large oil and gas reserves, which is expected to increase economic growth significantly in the short to medium term. Primarily due to oil and gas revenues, Guyana recorded a high growth rate of 43.4 per cent in 2020 (International Monetary Fund, April 2021). In addition, the country’s short- to medium-term prospects seem to be very favourable as economic growth is projected at rates of 20.4, 48.7 and 32.0 per cent for 2021, 2022 and 2023, respectively.

The UN Volunteer, while being primarily based in Georgetown, will be expected to undertake field missions to remote indigenous villages from time to time.

Specific UN Volunteer entitlements, including insurance coverage, Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) and Deployment / Repatriation lump sums, among others, are available at https://app.unv.org/calculator.

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