Support in the area of knowledge management

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Mission and objectives

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP work encompasses: Assessing global, regional and national environmental conditions and trends Developing international and national environmental instruments Strengthening institutions for the wise management of the environment The Mission of UNEP is "To provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations."

Context

The objective of the assignment for the Knowledge Management Assistant role is to organize, categorize, and disseminate information within Zero Waste Partners to ensure easy access, retrieval, and utilization of knowledge for improved decision-making and problem-solving.

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Regional Project Coordinator within the Project Coordination Unit (PCU), with the overall guidance of the Head, Caribbean SRO, the UNEP Regional Coordinator on Chemicals and Pollution, or his/her designated mandated representative(s), and the Regional Project Coordinator, and under the supervision of the Communication and Knowledge Management Expert, the Online Volunteers, will: • 1 Support and assist in the creation of the Zero Waste in the Caribbean database. More specifically, he/she will: supporting in database creation by identifying relevant categories such as media outlets, schools, institutions, organizations, etc., including fields for key information such as contact details, demographics, and preferences; utilizing database management software to create and populate the database with accurate and up-to-date information; entering collected data into the database, ensuring consistency and accuracy in formatting and categorization; collecting relevant materials such as external and internal articles, documents, and communication items (pictures, videos, social media cards), and regularly update it. • 1 Support and assist in the data collection activity. More specifically, he/she will: researching and collecting information from Zero Waste in the Caribbean implementing partners, national focal points, and other various sources; entering collected data into the database, ensuring consistency and accuracy in formatting and categorization; organizing data according to predefined categories and tags to facilitate easy retrieval and analysis; tailoring contents to support the development of communication products and regularly updating the database with new information.