Project Assistant at UN Environment Programme

Duration: 6 months

Eligibility: Must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment

Role Overview:

The UN Volunteer will contribute to enhancing climate change and disaster-related statistics in sub-Saharan Africa by:

• Developing digital products to support national reporting on the Sendai Framework in target countries.
• Engaging with the Community of Practice and increasing project visibility.

Key Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of Programme Management Officers from UNEP’s SDG and Environment Statistics Unit and in collaboration with UNDRR, the UN Volunteer will:

• Digitalize a self-assessment tool for analyzing data availability and identifying gaps in disaster-related statistics.
• Develop a digital toolkit to support roadmap implementation, sustainability of government efforts, and strengthen partnerships at regional and national levels.
• Create communication materials, including a project flyer and social media content.
• Update the UNEP SDG portal with relevant information.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience in software/application development and database management.
• Working knowledge of Content Management Systems (e.g., Drupal), PHP programming, and MySQL.
• Strong skills in document drafting, reporting, and editing.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.) and database management.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Prior experience with UNEP, the UN system, or international organizations is an asset.

Required Experience: Minimum 1 year

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• Languages: Fluency in English required; working knowledge of French desirable

Competencies & Values

• :Planning & Organizing: Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
• .Teamwork: Strong collaboration skills across diverse teams
• .Creativity: Capacity to develop innovative solutions and approaches
• .Technological Awareness: Proficiency in new technologies and digital tools