Research on the use of digital technologies in the social protection response to the COVID-19 crisis in the rural areas of LAC

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IPC-IG is looking for online volunteers to provide support with research on the use of digital technologies within the social protection responses to the COVID-19 crisis in rural areas of Latin America and the Caribbean. More specifically, in collaboration with IPC-IG’s researchers, the selected candidates will: (i) search for official documents, studies and/or other relevant sources about the programs implemented in the region, with a focus on the use of digital technologies, (ii) fill an online database with the programs and the information found, (iii) help with the selection of the most relevant programs, in regards to use of digital technologies, from already pre-selected databases.

• Research

• Knowledge management, archiving and documentation

  IPC-IG resulted from an agreement between the United Nations Development Programme and the Brazilian Government to facilitate South-South Cooperation on key development issues. Its mandate is to promote the production and dissemination of studies and policy recommendations, the exchange of best practices in development initiatives and the expansion of South-South cooperation. In collaboration with FAO-RLC, the IPC-IG is developing a project on the analysis of the response to COVID-19 in rural areas and recommendations to build back better rural societies and economies in Latin America and the Caribbean. Online volunteers will work remotely, mostly at a time and location of their convenience, and subjected to the deadlines set. They will receive a certificate of appreciation and can be acknowledged in the final publication of document as feasible.

• Volunteers: 1 needed

• 11-20 hours per week / 3 weeks

  Fluency in English – mandatory. Good Spanish language comprehension – strong asset. Knowledge of any other languages spoken in LAC – also an asset. Experience in research – highly desirable. Knowledge of social protection – highly desirable. Background on social sciences, political science, development studies, social protection, agriculture and/or sustainable development – highly desirable. Candidates who hold a master's degree, or are pursuing one. will be given preference.

• Latin America and the Caribbean

• English, Spanish