Mission and objectivesUNDPโs activities in the Arab States region build on UNDPโs five thematic priorities, with additional emphasis placed on addressing the main impediments to human development in the region as identified by the Arab Human Development Report series, namely freedom and good governance, knowledge, and womenโs empowerment. Through its activities, the Bureau therefore seeks to promote and advance: Sustainable development Democratic governance and peacebuilding Climate Change and disaster resilience Womenโs empowerment Knowledge societies HIV and development Energy and environment Youth
ContextThe Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator Project (GGJAP) is one out of three projects under the Danish-Arab Partnership Programmeโs (DAPP) which is funded and managed by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The GGJAP is part of DAPPโs programme for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship. UNDP is implementing the GGJAP which sits regionally as part of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Arab Statesโ Regional Youth Project Portfolio. GGJAP is being implemented in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia building on UNDPโs work and experience with implementing the SDG Accelerator for SMEs methodology which directly supports sustainable business development and commercial green growth in SMEs. The SDG Accelerator is a part of UNDPโs service offer UNDP Impact Venture Accelerators (IVA). The IVA is a practical approach to help businesses focus on delivering products/services, business models and business plans which contribute to the SDGs. Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) is a vital component of the services offered by UNDP under its Sustainable Finance Hub. As part of the Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator, IMM focuses on enhancing the ability of businesses to measure and manage their social and environmental impacts effectively. This component aims to equip entrepreneurs and SMEs with the necessary tools to align their operations with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring that their growth strategies not only foster economic development but also contribute positively to society and the environment. By integrating IMM into the Accelerator programme, UNDP facilitates a framework that promotes transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making among participating businesses, ultimately driving sustainable practices across the region. The objective of the Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator Project is to support established entrepreneurs and SMEs, of which a proportion will be youth-led, to accelerate green growth in their businesses and through this, support the local transition to a green and sustainable economy, and enable green jobs for youth. Each year, starting in 2024, in each of the four countries in mention, two 5-months Accelerators will be implemented, and each Accelerator will include a cohort of up to 25 carefully recruited SMEs. Each company in the Accelerator will develop one or more business plans for green growth also integrating relevant ways for the company to create jobs for youth, either as a result of the implementation of the business plan, as means to realize the business plan, or preferably both. Under the management and guidance of the UNDP Arab States Bureauโs Regional Youth Project Portfolio and the UNDP Nordic Representation Office, the Country Offices (CO) in the four participating countries are implementing the Accelerators at the country level. The implementation is done in close collaboration with local management consulting firms in each country (or regionally) who assist the CO team in implementation and deliver strategic business development consulting on green growth and business instruments to grow business. The strategic business development consulting consist of e.g., consulting on the development of business plans for new environmentally friendly products and services, through implementation of greener production or operational processes, and/or through the integration of selected standards that can enable some companies to get access to new markets.
Task DescriptionThe selected online volunteers will develop an appealing and user-friendly layout for the Impact Measurement and Management Toolbox, which serves as a key resource for the Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator Project. The design should effectively communicate the project's mission of supporting SMEs in fostering green growth and generating green jobs for youth and women. The selected designer will work closely with the project team to illustrate the structured journey of the Accelerator. It is essential that the final designs are adaptable for both print and digital formats, ensuring compatibility with the project's digital learning components and potential use across various countries in the Arab region.
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