Organization: UNV – United Nations Volunteers
Location: Dhaka
Grade: Volunteer – National Specialist – Locally recruited Volunteer
Occupational Groups:
Statistics
Administrative support
Information Technology and Computer Science
Documentation and Information Management
Closing Date: 2024-09-02
Details
Mission and objectives
UNDP’s mandate is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions. We advocate for change, and connect countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with Bangladesh ever since its birth and through its remarkable journey from a war-ravaged economy to a middle-income country. It remains a catalyst in Bangladesh’s journey from Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. UNDP assists in building institutions and helps strengthen institutional capacities through people-centric, pro-poor, inclusive and sustainable policy making and development governance.
Context
UNDP Bangladesh’s in-house data collection team, Cox’s Bazar Analysis and Research Unit (CARU) is the only institutional provider of real-time data on violence, criminality, and social tensions in districts affected by the Rohingya Crisis in Bangladesh. This second phase of the programme (2021 -2026) builds on the foundations of the project’s first phase (2017-2021) that supported Bangladesh’s efforts to understand sources of violence, changing pattern of social tension, tracking the media reports, providing briefings and presentations to the stakeholders. UNDP partners with research groups, universities, government agencies and international donors to maximize the capacity and appeal of local organizations supportive of peaceful development. Research Facility of CARU: Knowledge, understanding, and insights into the drivers of conflict, violence, and extremism improved, and stronger capacity to analyse the sources and nature of disinformation, exclusion, and intolerance in Bangladesh. CARU provides a service essential for Bangladeshi policymakers, humanitarian agencies, diplomatic partners, and civil society organizations defending women, refugees, minorities, and vulnerable communities. CARU is now looking to hire a Information Management Associate who can support the unit in monitoring and analysing the data for promoting stability, inclusivity, and tolerance in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar District. This individual would provide substantive and administrative support to UNDP’s research and data components. The Information Management Associate will report to the Technical Specialist, Research and Survey Analysis under the Cox’s Bazar Analysis & Research Unit (CARU) which is a part of UNDP Sub Office in Cox’s Bazar. S/he will closely coordinate with colleagues of CARU and UNDP colleagues.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Technical Specialist: Research and Survey Analysis, the National UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: A. Data Management and Analysis: • Collect, organize, and maintain a comprehensive database of security incidents and social tensions in Cox’s Bazar. • Ensure data quality and integrity through regular checks and validation processes. • Explore innovative ways and processes to identify gaps in data quality. • Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and key factors contributing to security incidents and social tensions. • Use data visualization tools to create graphs, charts, and maps that illustrate findings. B. Information Dissemination: • Prepare regular reports, briefings, and presentations based on the collected and analyzed data. • Ensure timely dissemination of information to relevant stakeholders, including UNDP colleagues, government agencies, and humanitarian organizations. • Develop and maintain a system for tracking information requests and responses. C. Technical and Administrative Support: • Provide technical support for data collection, storage, and retrieval processes. • Assist in the development and implementation of information management systems and tools. • Support the team in processing contracts, LOAs, and other administrative and logistic requirements. • Coordinate with internal and external networks to ensure smooth information flow and collaboration. E. Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing: • Train team members and partners on smart data management, and analysis techniques. • Document best practices and lessons learned to improve future information management efforts. Results/Expected Outputs: • Enhanced Data Quality and Accessibility: Maintain a high-quality, comprehensive database of security incidents and social tensions, ensuring data is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible to stakeholders. • Informed Decision-Making: Provide timely and accurate reports, briefings, and presentations to support informed decision-making by UNDP, government agencies, and humanitarian organizations. • Capacity Building: Enhance the information management capabilities of team members and partners through training and knowledge sharing