Mission and objectivesUNDP operates in over 170 countries and territories, working to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We support countries in developing strong policies, skills, partnerships, and institutions to help sustain their progress. The UNDP Regional Bureau for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (RBEC) operates through its Istanbul Regional Hub and works in close collaboration with 18 Country Offices across Europe and Central Asia.
ContextThe goal of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) is to enable the activities of UNSMS organisations, including UNDP, within acceptable levels of security risk. The UN Security Risk Management (SRM) process is a United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) tool to identify, analyse and manage safety and security risks to United Nations personnel, assets and operations. The goal of the assignment is to assist the ongoing security risk management process aimed at enabling the delivery of UNDP programmes in the region. This will be done by producing comprehensive daily reports of geopolitical, security and safety developments from open-media sources. There is no set start date for this online assignment, but once selected, the candidate is expected to start as soon as possible.
Task DescriptionThe UNDP Security Office in Istanbul is seeking an Online Volunteer to support the monitoring of open-media sources in Western Europe. The volunteer will produce daily open-media reports covering geopolitical, security, and safety-related news. Under the immediate supervision of the UNDP Security Office in Istanbul, the Online Volunteer will perform: Daily Media Monitoring: Produce daily media monitoring reports focusing on Western Europe. Submit reports by 12 PM GMT+3 from Monday to Friday. Ensure that reports cover significant geopolitical events, security incidents, and safety-related news relevant to the region. Weekly Feedback Sessions: Participate in a weekly online meeting with the supervisor to discuss progress, receive feedback, and address any relevant matters. Coordinate the exact time and date of meetings based on mutual availability. Research and Source Utilization: Utilize local open-media sources, including newspapers, online articles, and other publications in local languages. Ensure that information is accurate, reliable, and sourced from credible outlets.
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