Mission and objectivesThe UN Development Programme is the lead UN agency fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in more than 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. In the Pacific, UNDP provides regional and country support to ten countries (Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) and regional support to five countries (Cook Islands, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, and Tokelau), together with a total population of 2.4 million. UNDP is guided by a Sub-regional Programme Document for the Pacific Island Countries and Territories 2018-2022, which in turn contributes to the achievement of an overarching UN system-wide Pacific Strategy. The Programme is shaped to assist countries to advance the global 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda tailored to each country's priorities, through focus on data, policy prioritization, participatory planning, and budgeting and monitoring - and with accelerated action to meet the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP seeks to target the most vulnerable i.e. people experiencing hardship, the marginalized living in remote rural areas, those who are vulnerable to climate and disaster risks, as well as women and youth excluded from socio-political and economic participation. UNDP adheres to an inclusive, pro-poor and human rights-based approaches that leverage cross-practice, multi-disciplinary expertise of UNDP.
ContextThe UNDP Pacific Office's Governance and Parliament Development Portfolio supports 14 Pacific Island parliaments to build stronger, more inclusive and responsive legislative institutions. A key priority is enhancing the representation and leadership of women in politics, and supporting young peopleโs engagement through initiatives such as the Youth Parliament. The Online Volunteer will contribute to this by supporting UNDPโs work with women parliamentarians from various Pacific parliaments and by supporting Youth Parliaments activities across the region.
Task DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Online Volunteer will support the following activities: โข Liaise via email and online platforms with Pacific parliaments, resource persons, and women MPs participating in UNDP-supported initiatives under UNDP guidance and direction. โข Coordinate with UNDP for the Pacific Parliaments on preparatory actions for Youth Parliaments. โข Draft concept notes, briefs, and documentation to support programme implementation. โข Maintain records of correspondence and key updates from partner parliaments. โข Support knowledge-sharing by compiling lessons learned and examples of best practices in inclusive parliamentary development. โข Assist in the preparation of materials for remote consultations, events, and reporting. The collaboration will be fully conducted remotely and submitted online.
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