UN VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT

Preamble:
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to
support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of
development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace
and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism
into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and
support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism
and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.
In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in
volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as
well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the
time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.
1. Type of Assignment:

National UN Youth Volunteer

Type of Assignment Place: Youth Volunteers assignments are always without family
2. Assignment Title:

ICT Mainstreaming in Youth Development Assistant

3. Link with UNV Strategic Framework:

Youth

4. Duty Station, Country:

Jakarta, Indonesia

5. Duration (in months):

12 months

6. Expected Starting Date:

August 2016

7. Host Agency/Host Institute:

Pulse Lab Jakarta (PLJ)

8. Organizational Context/Project:
In late 2012 Pulse Lab Jakarta was established through a partnership between the United Nations
and the Ministry of National Development and Planning (Bappenas). The first innovation lab of its
kind in Asia, Pulse Lab Jakarta brings together experts from United Nations agencies, the
Indonesian government, non-governmental organisations and the private sectors to research and,
most importantly, facilitate the adoption of new approaches for applying new, digital data sources
and real-time analysis techniques to social development.
Pulse Lab Jakarta is a joint project of the United Nations through Global Pulse and the Government of
Indonesia (GoI) through the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas). Pulse Lab Jakarta is
collaborating with the Government and UN country teams and partnering with leading private sector
companies to explore how Big Data can support development and humanitarian actions in Indonesia.
9. Description of tasks:
The National UN Youth Volunteer will work under the overall guidance of Head of Pulse Lab Jakarta.
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager the National UN Youth Volunteer will undertake the
following tasks:

Assist the Project Manager and the Research Team:

o To plan and design projects, including creating a plan to communicate,
advocate, campaign and outreach initiatives for ICT mainstreaming in
facilitating youth participation to contribute to SDGs implementation;

To track, research and analyse information from diverse sources on ICT

mainstreaming in facilitating youth participation to contribute to SDGs
implementation;
o To respond to a variety of inquiries and information requests internally and
externally related to ICT mainstreaming in facilitating youth participation to
contribute to SDGs implementation;
Assist the Pulse Lab Jakarta team with organising related activities to engage with
UN agencies, relevant embassies and project partners;
Assist the Pulse Lab Jakarta team to produce a task log of projects and research
activities for drafting related reports;
Contribute to building relationships with local organisations, groups or individuals,
including universities, to engage people in youth participation activities;
o

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by
reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities
(for instance in events that mark IVD);
Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the
host country;
Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including
participation in ongoing reflection activities;
Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV
publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local
individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically
possible.
10. Results/Expected Output:

Report produced on lessons learned and good practices on strategy through ICT mainstreaming in
facilitating youth participation to contribute to SDGs implementation;
Provided assistance related to researching and suggesting relevant ICT based tools (cheap,
responsive, online mechanisms) to support Pulse Lab Jakartas projects and research activities;
Technological innovation applied to national youth engagement strategies;
A learning session organised on use of technology for innovation and youth engagement for Pulse
Lab Jakarta colleagues;
Supported outreach to youth and marginalized citizens to engage in SDGs through ICT tools;
A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment,
such as reporting on activities participated in.

11. Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelors degree in IT or CISCO NetAcademy Graduate equivalent preferred;

Candidates with a good understanding of youth issues, technology and ICT in the Asia-Pacific region
will be an added advantage;
Demonstrated interest and/or experience in the field of youth, ICT, development, public/private
partnerships;

Good understanding and knowledge of ICT related topics/tools and interest in exploring their
contribution to development issues;
Effective written and verbal communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English;
Good inter-personal and team building skills;
Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others;
Flexible and open to learning and new experiences.

12. Living Conditions:

The position will be based in the Jakarta, capital of Indonesia, where basic living needs, including
accommodation, banking facilities, medical facilities and telecommunications/internet services are readily
available. All staple foods can be found in the markets, e.g.: rice, meat, vegetables, fruit, cooking oil, salt,
etc. Many imported goods are available in Jakarta. Jakarta has numerous good restaurants with good
health standards. The most used means of transportation are taxi or local bus. Mobile phone is the most
reliable tool to communicate with colleagues and friends. Internet service is readily available at most
apartment complexes. ATMs are everywhere in Indonesia and Western cards can usually be used to
withdraw Indonesian Rupiah.

13. Conditions of Service for national UN Youth Volunteers:

A 12-month contract; with subsequent contract extensions subject to availability of funding, operational
necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.
Travel to duty station (if applicable) and a Settling-In-Grant will be provided in the event duty station is not
within commuting distance from the place of recruitment. A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of Rp.
5.426.400 is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health
and permanent disability insurance are included, as well as final repatriation (if applicable) and
resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.
Description of Assignment prepared by the hosting project/UN Agency:
Derval Usher, Pulse Lab Jakarta Head of Office

Date: 29 April 2016

Description of Assignment approved by UNV Field Unit:
Ms. Katherine Hodges, UNV Indonesia Programme Officer

Date: 29 April 2016

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes applications from qualified
professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.