Support in developing AI-based DSS tool for Lebanon Nature Reserves

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The UNDP “STEPping up Nature Reserves Capacity – STEP4Nature” project aims at conserving Lebanon’s natural capital and strengthening the Ministry of Environment’s capacities to plan and sustainably manage protected areas and nature reserves. The project will specifically contribute to the enhancement and improvement of nature reserves in Lebanon from institutional, socio-economic and technical perspectives. The project is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in coordination with the Ministry of Environment of Lebanon.

A preliminary assessment undertaken among existing Nature Reserves in Lebanon has revealed that most lack data related to visitors and their interests within the nature reserves. The use of AI to analyze data from social media platforms would serve as an effective and reliable decision support system for the management team, helping them to effectively manage Lebanon's nature reserves.

We are looking for one (1) Online Volunteer who under the guidance of STEP4Nature Project Officer support us by developing an AI-based tool to support protected areas management teams in effectively managing Lebanon's nature reserves. In particular, the Online Volunteer is asked to: - Gather relevant information and data on Lebanon's nature reserves from social media platforms. - Design and develop an AI-based tool that leverages social media platforms to analyze data and serve as a decision support system for nature reserve management. - Create a prototype of the AI tool and conduct testing on all Lebanon Nature Reserves (18).

The Online Volunteer/s will have the opportunity to build connections with the STEP4Nature Project team at UNDP and learn how artificial Intelligence and social media platforms can support conservation efforts in Lebanon.

Candidates should have professional experience in IT with previous experience in designing algorithms, and must have in-depth knowledge of AI applications, as well as good verbal and written communication skills.

A degree in Computer Science or related field is considered an asset.