Mission and objectivesUNDP operates in 170 countries and territories, working to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships, and institutions to sustain their progress. UNDP RBEC collaborates with 18 country offices across Europe and Central Asia. As part of the UNDP RBEC team, the AltFinLab within the Innovation team pioneers new ways to finance sustainable development. It supports country offices and partners in exploring innovative approaches to financing the SDGs. The AltFinLab team provides capacity-building programs and leverages emerging tools and technologies, such as blockchain and crowdfunding, to address development challenges. It implements accelerators and training initiatives across UNDP Country Offices and partner organizations. Additionally, it connects CSOs and other stakeholdersโincluding partners, donors, and investorsโto collaborate, co-design, and finance projects together.
ContextThe AltFinLab within the Innovation team pioneers new ways to finance sustainable development. It supports country offices and partners in exploring innovative approaches to financing the SDGs. The AltFinLab team provides capacity-building programs and leverages emerging tools and technologies, such as blockchain and crowdfunding, to address development challenges. It implements accelerators and training initiatives across UNDP Country Offices and partner organizations. Additionally, it connects CSOs and other stakeholdersโincluding partners, donors, and investorsโto collaborate, co-design, and finance projects together.
Task DescriptionOnline volunteers will join an innovative and dynamic team that prioritizes alternative finance tools and emerging technologies to address development challenges on a global scale. They will support the team in the following tasks: Research - Conduct research on blockchain-based payments. - Conduct research on blockchain solutions across different sectors such as supply chain, digital identity, digital payments, etc. - Research blockchain initiatives across UN agencies and the development sector. - Map out potential partners who could benefit from AltFinLabโs projects. Mentorship and Training - Provide mentorship support to the Tadamon Accelerator for Food Security and the Blockchain Accelerator - Assist in training sessions on topics such as Food Security, Business Model Development, Impact Assessment, Project Development and Management, Finance, and Fundraising (Max. 1-2 sessions during the assignment period)
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