United Nations
Job title:
Online Volunteer design support in Sustainable Energy for Development
Company
United Nations
Job description
Details:Mission and objectives:The UNDP Sustainable Energy Hub is a network of partners that work alongside countries to transform energy systems though an integrated agenda focused on the policy, technology and financial shifts that shape sustainable economic development. We help countries build net-zero, people-centered societies driven by a just, sustainable energy transition. Our core principle is to promote an integrated agenda that supports energy for development, including by mobilizing partners to enable 500 million additional people to have access to sustainable, reliable, affordable energy by 2025, leaving no-one behind.The global transformation of energy systems has already started, but is being altered by the current geopolitical context. However, this transformation must be accelerated, and it must be done in a way that advances the Sustainable Development Goals. The Sustainable Energy Hub is UNDP’s answer to these challenges. To drive the systems-level change needed, the Sustainable Energy Hub aims to bring about a completely new way of thinking, doing business, connecting people and knowledge.UNDP’s 2022-2025 Strategic Plan has put sustainable energy at the heart of a joint corporate mission, and UN-Energy has pledged to reaching key energy milestones by 2025. UNDP will focus efforts on mobilizing partners and catalzing action to provide access to sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy – both electricity and clean cooking – to 500 million people by 2025, focusing on the world’s poorest communities. UNDP will not do this alone – our role here is to mobilize strong, meaningful, impactful partnerships to deliver action on the ground. We aim to bring about a new way of thinking about energy and advocate for an integrated, inclusive approach, where all stakeholders participate meaningfully in its design.Context:The Sustainable Energy Hub (SEH) is a network of partners that work alongside countries to transform energy systems through an integrated agenda focused on the policy, technology, and financial shifts that shape sustainable economic development. We help countries build net-zero, people-centered societies driven by a just, sustainable energy transition. Our core principle is to promote an integrated agenda that supports energy for development, including mobilizing partners to enable 500 million additional people to have access to sustainable, reliable, affordable energy by 2025, leaving no one behind. One of the three pillars of the SEH offer is Thought Leadership, which includes the development of materials to guide the conversation and agenda on sustainable energy to contribute to global strategic objectives and policy. To this end, the SEH is seeking 1 online volunteer to support the research and development of infographics that analyze the impact of energy transition investments on social development in the Latin American and Caribbean region.Task type:ResearchTask description:The volunteer will support the design and development of infographics that visually represent the impact of energy transition investments on social development in the Latin American and Caribbean region. This includes taking data provided by the research team and transforming it into clear, engaging visuals that can be used to communicate complex information effectively.The key roles of the volunteer include:– Create 4 infographics that effectively visualize the research findings on the impact of energy transition investments, including data related to gender, finance, governance, climate change, and employment in the Latin America and Caribbean region.– Work closely with the research team to understand the data and transform it into clear, accessible visuals that align with UNDP’s messaging and objectives.– Coordinate with the SEH team to ensure the infographics reflect the key insights from the research, incorporating feedback and making revisions as necessary.Final Outputs from this Assignment Include:– Development of 4 Infographics: Elaboration of four visually compelling infographics that present the data and insights from the ongoing research on energy transition investments and their impact on social development in the Latin American and Caribbean region.– Data Visualization Files: Delivery of final infographic files in a format suitable for publication and dissemination.Please note that the volunteer must be able to dedicate 20 hours/week during the first two weeks of the assignment, as we aim to have the first infographic set ready by November 15th.Requirements:– Strong academic background or relevant experience in graphic design, data visualization, or a related field
– Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Canva, or similar)
– Ability to transform complex data into clear, visually engaging infographics
– Excellent attention to detail and aesthetic sense in design
– Strong communication skills to collaborate with the research team and interpret data effectively
– Familiarity with the Latin America and Caribbean region is desired to better understand the local context and impactWork Hours: 16-20
Expected salary
Location
USA
Job date
Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:16:12 GMT
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