Mission and objectivesITU is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs), committed to connecting all the world's people โ wherever they live and whatever their means. Through our work, we protect and support everyone's fundamental right to communicate. Founded on principles of international cooperation between governments and the private sector, ITU has a membership of 193 countries and almost 800 private entities and academic institutions. We are the premier global forum through which parties work towards consensus on issues affecting the way we use ICTs and the future direction of the ICT sector. By fostering agreement on new technology standards, services, and allocation of global resources, ITU helps create and maintain a seamless global communications system that's robust, reliable, and constantly evolving. ITU is committed to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We believe ICTs are the most powerful tool the world has ever had to bring about this bold vision of human development, based on economic prosperity, social inclusion and environmental sustainability. The potential of ICTs to accelerate, scale up, and reduce costs of interventions is unprecedented, in areas ranging from education, healthcare, and financial services to climate change and gender equality. Our volunteers are important in our efforts to work towards the Sustainable Development Goals. For more information about ITUยดs areas of action visit http://www.itu.int/en/action/Pages/default.aspx
ContextITU is at the forefront of enabling environmentally sustainable digital transformation. Recognizing the pivotal role of digital technologies in climate action and sustainable development, ITU is committed to greening the digital transition and minimizing its environmental impact. Over the years ITU has developed a wide range of online content spread across different webpages related to the role of digital technologies in climate action and sustainable development. ITUโs climate website (itu.int/climate) update aims to systematically link to this information and provide a comprehensive overview from a single location.โ This role will be supervised by ITU's Environmental Focal Point.
Task DescriptionWe are looking for an Online Volunteer with online research and website development experience. The task includes the following responsibilities: - Using online search identify ITU webpages and keywords related to climate action - Develop a sitemap showing locations and links between relevant ITU webpages, including any duplicates - Provide recommendations on how best to present different webpages under the ITU climate website umbrella The Online Volunteer will have the opportunity to build connections with the Environmental Focal Point at International Telecommunication Union and learn about the historical and contemporary role of digital technologies and the United Nations in advancing climate action.
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