Research and Administrative Support

Host entity: UNDP

Areas of expertise: Administration, Climate change, environment, Knowledge management, research, reporting

Application deadline: 25/11/2026

Mission and objectives

Established in 1965, UNDP is the United Nations’ global development network, operating in nearly 170 countries and territories. Its mission is to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities, and build resilience to crises and shocks. The Istanbul Regional Hub (IRH) is UNDP’s primary knowledge and advisory center for the Europe and Central Asia region.

Assignment context

ㅤ

Task description

The Climate and Disaster Resilience Team at UNDP’s Istanbul Regional Hub works with partners and stakeholders across Europe and Central Asia to advance disaster risk reduction and climate resilience. The team’s work involves research, mapping of relevant initiatives and stakeholders, and coordination of regional activities. The Online Volunteer will support these efforts through desk research and information gathering, alongside administrative, communication, and coordination tasks related to the team's day-to-day operations.

Skills and experience

- Familiarity with concepts related to sustainable development, climate change and disaster risk reduction.
- Understanding of international development frameworks and policies, such as the SDGs, the Paris Agreement, Sendai Framework, or National Adaptation Plans, is an advantage.
- Interest in regional development issues and institutional approaches to disaster preparedness, resilience, and risk reduction.
- Ability to conduct desk research, review policy documents, and identify relevant initiatives, organizations, and stakeholders.
- Experience with information and data collection, literature reviews, or stakeholder mapping is an advantage.

Full eligibility requirements, conditions of service and application instructions are available on the official UNV platform.