UN University Volunteer in Digital Transformation

Details

Mission and objectives

Who we are UNDP Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific (RBAP), with 24 Country Offices covering work in 36 countries and decades of experience in the region, is a trusted adviser and a ‘de-velopment partner’ of choice for governments across the region in supporting the localization and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). What we do We help our partners in identifying relevant solutions to today’s complex, trans-boundary de-velopment challenges. We support them to design and implement large scale development initiatives that deliver lasting social, economic and environmental improvements in countries across the region. Our support to governments, civil society, the private sector and communities is at every level of their organization: we provide legislative and regulatory advice that transforms governance systems; we provide capacity building and trainings that build nations; and we organize em-ployment schemes that bring jobs to the most vulnerable groups. For every project, we provide our partners with a team of experts who link local challenges to national, regional and global knowledge and resources. Guided by UNDP’s 2022-25 Strategic Plan, advisory and implementation work focuses on the following areas: • Structural Transformation • Leaving No-one Behind • Building Resilience In addition to these areas of focus which reflect regional developmental priorities, we emphasize gender, climate change, social protection and inclusive growth, in all aspects of our work. Recognizing the complexity of development challenges, increasing advances in technology in the region, as well as the call for a data revolution, we have been investing in innovation, using approaches such as design thinking and foresight tools such as games, mobile applications, and big data to challenge business as usual and develop the next generation of development solutions.

Context

Building on the above, the Thailand Country Office sees the UN Volunteer’s assignment with UNDP in Thailand as working across various teams while focusing on governance of digital transformation of Thailand. The UNV will engage in Thailand country office’s targeted projects and collaborate with multiple local partners. Additionally, it requires contributing to policy formulation and dialogues, conducting research, capacity building, knowledge sharing, community and private sector engagement, communications, and resource mobilization efforts. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor may also be part of the role.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Integrated Team Leader, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: 1. Advisory Support to Thailand CO • Support provision of programmatic advice to the Country Office management and various projects of UNDP Thailand to ensure integration of digitalization across various thematic portfolios. • Provide advice across Thailand CO teams on identification of entry points, adoption, and application on digital transformation. • Dynamically review, identify, and manage emerging learnings, cross-country patterns and novel digital programmatic opportunities on the account of this work. • Jointly, with other Thailand CO members, support cross-country learning on the digital transformation; and 2. Digital Transformation Capability Development across the country • Support Thailand, by working closely with the Digital Government Development Agency, and the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission among others, in developing inclusive digital policies and frameworks which provide overarching, whole-of-society guidance and are rooted in human rights and ethics, and that protect governments and citizens from potential risks related to cybersecurity and data privacy. • In close cooperation with the Gender Specialist in the UNDP CO, ensure that all digital technology related policies are gender sensitive, enhancing safe digital spaces for women and different social groups and increasing accessibility to digital technology for women and girls. • Serve as a Focal Point in Country Office on Digitalization, contributing to implementation of the UNDP’s corporate Digitalization Strategy and to monitoring and compliance with the relevant Regional KPI on digitalization. 3. Engagement and Offer Development • Continuously horizon scan to identify new/emerging opportunities for Thailand CO. • Identify and support Thailand CO on external engagement and positioning on topics relevant for digital transformation. Convene key stakeholders to foster digital collaboration and innovation in order to close the digital divide. • Leverage strategic partnerships to catalyze inclusive approaches to digital development by collaborating with global and local entrepreneurs, technologists, academics, researchers, activists, policymakers, private sector leaders. • Support Thailand in designing and developing more inclusive and resilient digital ecosystems. Create a network of actors and systems that ensures that human rights are protected, and no one is left behind in this digital environment. • Help build pipeline of initiatives and support development of distinct digital transformation offers. • Develop at least one project concept focusing on digital transformation in Thailand in collaboration with relevant Programme team and/or Accelerator Lab Team; and