Background โThe Electoral Compassโ is the global partnership for electoral assistance, established in 2021, between UNDP and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID). Under the framework of UNDPโs Governance for People and Planet (G4PP) global programme, this initiative works with more than 145 partners at national, regional, and global levels to tackle systemic challenges that inhibit inclusive, credible, and safe electoral processes. The Electoral Compass has invested more than EUR 17.5 million in electoral assistance, including direct financial support to more than 25 countries across four regions. Hence, it has been a pivotal asset to achieve UNDPโs governance โmoonshotโ, reached in 2024, which entailed strengthening electoral processes for 800 million people by 2030. It has also been a key accelerator of Signature Solution 2 โ Governance of UNDPโs Strategic Plan. ย The Electoral Compass has four thematic priorities: 1) Institutional strengthening: Develop capacities in electoral management bodies (EMBs) and public institutions to protect voterโs rights, and ensure credible, safe, and inclusive elections; 2) Information Integrity: Evidence-based tools, methodologies and approaches to tackle the emerging forms of information pollution at national, regional, and global levels, including the development of UNDPโs โDigital Kit for Democracyโ, a set of tools focused on fact-checking and social media analysis; 3) Political and electoral inclusion: Promote gender equality in political processes and inclusive democracies that enable the full participation of women, youth, LGBTIQ+ people, and other marginalized groups; 4) Digital democracy: Provide guidance on harnessing digital technologies to improve the functioning of democracy and empower citizens in the digital age. ย The Digital Democracy Analyst will contribute to mainstreaming these thematic priorities across the global geographical footprint of the Electoral Compass. They will particularly focus on fostering research, knowledge exchange, evidence-gathering, and scaling up of good practices regarding information integrit, digital policy and digital transformation, with a special emphasis in the work carried out in Latin America and the Caribbean, in the aims to promote intra and cross-regional cooperation. The Digital Democracy Analyst, home-based, reports to the Senior Electoral Advisor. They closely collaborate with the Democratic Institutions and Processes in a Digital Era team in the Bureau for Programme and Policy Support (BPPS), as well as the Governance and Gender clusters at the Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (RBLAC), and electoral assistance teams at all levels. The Digital Democracy Analyst will also collaborate with external actors in the information integrity and digital democracy sectors to map innovations and further strengthen UNDPโs programme and technology offer in the fields of information integrity, digital policy, and digital transformation. The Analyst is expected to travel on short- and long-term mission assignments globally. ย ย Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Competencies
2030 AGENDA: PEACE GOVERNANCE:ย Electoral Cycle Support. GOVERNANCE: Parliaments and SDGs. ย Required Skills and Experience ย Education: Advanced university degree (Masterโs degree or equivalent) in Political Science; International Cooperation; Development Studies; Social Project Management; Media and Communication, or other related fields is required, or A first-level university degree (Bachelor`s degree) in the above mentioned fields, in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of masterยดs degree. Experience: Applicants with a Masterโs degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. Applicants with a Bachelorโs degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the fields of governance, electoral assistance, or other development areas. Experience producing reports, advocacy and communication products for high-level audiences, particularly international donors. Experience in the field of digital media monitoring. Experience and knowledge of political communication, methodologies for social media monitoring/listening. Desired additional skills and competences: Experience providing technical support and capacity building to country teams, particularly through standardized methodologies. Experience to collect and interpret a broad range of information from different sources, such as public opinion polls, social media, and election result. Experience to work under pressure, particularly during election period when quick analysis and rapid respond are required. Experience and knowledge of digital analytics tools and approaches, including but not limited to open-source APIs, Meta Content Library, Brandwatch, or similar technologies. Languages: Fluency in Spanish and English is required. Proficiency in another UN working language is desirable. ย Travel a) UNDP will cover the cost of travel of the individual to the duty station, as well as their return to their home upon completion of their services. Travel costs are covered only in the event that the function will be undertaken physically in the duty station and excludes working from home arrangements. b) Travel is expected to countries where eMonitor+ is deployed or will be deployed, including but not limited to: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela, amongst others. ย ย Equal opportunity As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.ย ย UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all. ย Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. ย Right to select multiple candidates UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.ย We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. ย Scam alert UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.