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Daily Media Monitoring, Geopolitical and Security – The Caribbean Jobs in Panama at VNU Sénégal/Gambie
Title: Daily Media Monitoring, Geopolitical and Security – The Caribbean
Company: VNU Sénégal/Gambie
Location: Panama
Description of assignment (DoA) details
Attention! Please note that this is an Online Volunteering assignment. It's a short-term, task-based and non-contractual remote assignment; Online Volunteers are not UN Volunteers and do not receive any allowance or entitlements as part of the Online Volunteer assignment but receive a certificate of appreciation after successful completion. In addition, UNV is not involved in the selection process or collaboration.
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Daily Media Monitoring, Geopolitical and Security – The Caribbean
Panama
12 weeks
3
assignment(s)
Competitive recruitment
Advertisement end date:08/06/2026
General
Description of assignment title
Daily Media Monitoring, Geopolitical and Security – The Caribbean
Assignment country
Panama
Expected start date
Invalid Date
Number of Assignments
3
For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?
16 – 20 hours per week
Host entity
UNDP
Modality
Online
Duration
12 weeks
Sustainable Development Goal
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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.
Context
The goal of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) is to enable the activities of UNSMS organisations, including UNDP, within acceptable levels of security risk. The UN Security Risk Management (SRM) process is a United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) tool to identify, analyse and manage safety and security risks to United Nations personnel, assets and operations. The goal of the assignment is to assist the ongoing security risk management process aimed at enabling the delivery of UNDP programmes in the region. This will be done by producing comprehensive daily reports of geopolitical, security and safety developments from open-media sources. There is no set start date for this online assignment, but once selected, the candidate is expected to start as soon as possible.
Task type
Research
Task description
The UNDP Regional Security Advisor´s Office in Panama is seeking Online Volunteers to support the monitoring of open-media sources in the Caribbean. The volunteer will produce daily open-media reports covering geopolitical, security, and safety-related news in English. Under the immediate supervision of the UNDP Regional Security Advisor in Panama, the Online Volunteers will perform: Daily Media Monitoring: Produce daily media monitoring reports focusing on the Caribbean. Submit reports by 12 PM GMT-5 from Monday to Friday. Ensure that reports cover significant geopolitical events, security incidents, and safety-related news relevant to the region. Weekly Feedback Sessions: Participate in a weekly online meeting with the supervisor to discuss progress, receive feedback, and address any relevant matters. Coordinate the exact time and date of meetings based on mutual availability. Research and Source Utilization: Utilize local open-media sources, including newspapers, online articles, and other publications in local languages. Ensure that information is accurate, reliable, and sourced from credible outlets.
Assignment requirements
Required Experience
Language Skills: Proficiency in English is required. French is an advantage. Technical Skills: Strong research and analytical skills. Ability to synthesize information from various sources into concise reports. Familiarity with the geopolitical landscape, culture, and current events of the Caribbean. Communication Skills: Excellent written communication skills. Ability to present information clearly and logically. Other Requirements: Proven motivation and interest in the fields of security and international affairs. Access to reliable internet connectivity. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required French, Level: Fair, Desirable
Other information
Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.
Inclusivity statement
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