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Mission and objectives
The UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to delivery more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an independent UN Resident Coordinator – the Representative of the UN Secretary-General and the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System at the country level – support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDGs. The RC promotes the normative values of the UN: gender equality and human rights, environmental sustainability and leaving no-one behind. In case of a humanitarian emergency, the Resident Coordinator takes on the additional reasonability of being appointed the Humanitarian Coordinator. In addition, the RC supports and promotes the UN's responsibilities to prevent and respond to violations of human rights and humanitarian law, including the responsibilities of UN entities and staff in this regard. The newly established UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO)/Multi-Country Office (MCO) is based in Kolonia, FSM and comprises a team of national and international staff focusing on strategic planning, joint analyses, supports joint UN operations, communications as well as partnerships and development finance. The MCO Micronesia oversees five Pacific Small Island Developing States (Pacific SIDS or PSIDS), namely Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), Nauru and Kiribati.
Context
The United Nations Multi-Country Office (MCO) for Micronesia is based in Kolonia, Pohnpei Island, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and provides services to five North Pacific small island States, Palau, FSM, Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), Nauru and Kiribati, for facilitating their SDG implementation. Under the guidance and supervision of the Economist, the Online Volunteers will contribute to the research work of the MCO, specifically providing research support to conducting the UN Common Country Analyses (CCAs) for the North Pacific small island States, which will be used by the UN Country Teams (UNCTs) for supporting their efforts towards achieving the SDGs in North Pacific.
Task description
We are looking for three Online Volunteers with experience in research and excellent writing skills. The task will include the following responsibilities: - Discuss and determine parameters for the research - Identify and gather sources - Conduct research - Develop a short report on the findings The average estimated workload is expected to include reviewing three documents (articles, studies, reports, etc.) throughout the assignment duration. The Online Volunteer/s will have the opportunity to build connections with the research team at the UN MCO Micronesia and learn about how Research on SDGs can support.
