Consultancy on Policy Network on Meaningful Access
vor 3 Wochen
Result of Service
The performance of the consultant will be measured by:
- Level of cooperation with the MAG issue coordinator(s) and other PNMA participants;
- Timely submission of outputs;
- Quality of synthesis and summarizing of the community discussions, outputs demonstrating high-level knowledge of the subject matter;
- Readability of the outputs;
- Positive feedback from experts.
Remote
Expected duration
22 Apr-31 Dec 2024
Duties and Responsibilities
The Internet Governance Forum Secretariat is based in the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG).
The Secretariat supports the IGF project, convened by the Secretary-General following the second phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) held in Tunis on 16-18 November 2005.
The mandate of the IGF, set out in Paragraph 72 of the Tunis Agenda for the Information Society is to discuss the main public policy issues related to Internet governance in order to foster the sustainability, robustness, security, stability and development of the Internet.
A report produced by the UN General Assembly Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Working Group on Improvements to the IGF called for the development of more tangible outputs to 'enhance the impact of the IGF on global Internet governance and policy'.
To enrich the potential for IGF outputs, the IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) developed an intersessional programme intended to complement other IGF activities.
The outputs from IGF intersessional activities are intended to become robust resources, to serve as inputs into other pertinent forums, and to evolve and grow over time.
Under the supervision of the IGF Programme and Technology Manager of the IGF Secretariat, the Consultant will be responsible for facilitating and documenting the work related to convening of the Policy Network on Meaningful Access (PNMA), recommended by the IGF MAG.
The Consultant will be responsible for carrying out tasks related to hosting and reporting on IGF PN meetings, synthesis and drafting of outputs, presenting and discussing them during dedicated sessions at the 19th Annual Meeting of the Internet Governance Forum.
The assignments will be the following:1. Work closely with the appointed multistakeholder working group for the Policy Network on Meaningful Access (PNMA) to develop the implementation strategy and workplan, as well as to ensure that the convening work and preparation of outputs are consistent with the work done by the IGF multistakeholder intersessional teams, including the IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) work and PNMA multistakeholder working group. 2.
Suggest and advise the PNMA on modalities and concrete actions to effectively respond to:
a) The recommendations of the UN Secretary-General (in his statement at IGF 2018/19) to extend from multistakeholder to multidisciplinary; create share language and references; and include and amplify the weak and the missing voices. b) The Secretary-General priorities "to strengthen the Internet Governance Forum to serve as a central gathering point to discuss and propose effective digital policies" (remarks to UN GA 22 January c) The United Nations Secretary-General's Roadmap for Digital Cooperation Agenda, which envisages a strengthened IGF including better integrating programme and intersessional work policy development work in other priority areas of the roadmap (Roadmap, para 93). d) The Secretary-General's call for the IGF to ''adapt, innovate and reform to support effective governance of the digital commons and keep pace with rapid, real-world developments'' (Our Common Agenda report, para 93). 3. Monitor and manage the discussion mailing lists and carry out meetings using Zoom or other methods setup for the assigned PNMA and document the process by compiling meeting summaries, feeding into the output documents and the related substantive sessions at the 19th IGF. 4. Gather information on the subject of the PNMA, in consultation with the MAG appointed facilitators, the PNMA multistakeholder working group and the IGF Secretariat, in line with the discussed methodologies. It is recommended to use the list of questions defined in the proposal for PNMA. 5. Prepare the substantive output report for the PNMA (minimum 20 pages, maximum of 40 pages, (annexes not included) in 12 points single space, using preferably the font, "Times New Roman"), based on the inputs and the work produced by the PNMA community participants, other identified stakeholder groups, complemented with independent research. 6. Invite and engage the wider community, including members of the IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG), members of the PNMA multistakeholder working group and their affiliated networks, networks of National, Regional and Youth IGFs (NRIs) as well as the network of Dynamic Coalitions (DCs), to comment on the draft output reports and incorporate comments into a revised paper. 7. Prepare summaries, introductions and background materials that can be used to brief the press and experts on subject matter and conduct outreach toward the wider community ahead of the PNMA sessions at the annual IGF meeting, as well as summaries of achievements for subject experts after the meeting. This also includes populating the dedicated PNMA section on the IGF website, advising on social media outreach, and providing input for the online meeting schedule. 8. Act as rapporteur and summarize all inputs provided to the PNMA work over the course of the contract, update and adjust the draft outcome document, and compile the final draft that will be presented at the annual meeting, as per the requirements referenced above. 9. Support the PNMA facilitators in coordinating the organization of the PNMA sessions at the 19th annual IGF meeting and for each session, summarize discussions, taking into account the proceedings, and adjust the outputs if necessary. 10. Together with the full IGF Secretariat team, under the guidance of the supervisor, taking into account the reports from the session organizers, contribute to drafting of the IGF 2024 Messages (minimum 4 pages in 12-point font single-spaced). 11. For publication of the outputs on the IGF website and their distribution, produce publishable summaries of PNMA, including executive summaries, that could be used as stand-alone documents or compiled with the executive summaries of the other intersessional work-streams in one document and annexed to the final IGF 2024 report. On these, coordinate with the Secretariat on layout and structure of the final document (minimum 3 pages each in 12 points single space, using preferably the font, "Times New Roman"). 12. Over the course of contract, contribute to the IGF Secretariat's capacity development activities, by contributing inputs from the PNMA into the capacity development workshops.
Qualifications/special skills
Master's degree in information communication technologies, social sciences, development studies, management or other relevant disciplines or equivalent fields. A first university degree in combination of 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. A minimum of 5 years of professional experience including analytical work related to ICT, Internet governance, public policy-making, development management, participatory governance, capacity building, etc.
Considerable related experience drafting high-level reports, meeting summaries, and synthesizing complex information and inputs.Evidence of high-level level knowledge, particularly in the discourse of access and connectivity, cybersecurity, digital inclusion, gender policy, participatory policy development or other related area is required.
LanguagesFluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.Apply for job
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where ) you saw this internship posting.
-
Policy Specialist
vor 2 Wochen
Genf, Genf, Schweiz UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund VollzeitUNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are...
-
Internship on Responsible Business Conduct
vor 2 Wochen
Genf, Genf, Schweiz International Labour Organization VollzeitJob DescriptionDescription –>The internship is located in the Multinational Enterprises and Responsible Business Conduct unit (MULTI) of the Sustainable Enterprises, Productivity and Just transition Department (ENTERPRISES). The department's overall mission is the promotion of sustainable enterprises of all sizes to achieve the ILO goal of decent work and...
-
Genf, Genf, Schweiz United Nations Children's Fund VollzeitJob DescriptionDescription –>The report will consider regional trends (last 5-10 years) in the context of the existing international child protection policy frameworks and the specific regional child protection agenda, and consider available data, in addition to TransMonEE, from violence against women and VAC surveys and other data sources, as well as...
-
Chief, Competition and Consumer Policies Branch
vor 3 Wochen
Genf, Genf, Schweiz United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) VollzeitJOB DESCRIPTIONJob OpeningJob Opening ID: 221049Job Network : Economic, Social and DevelopmentJob Family : Economic Affairs (and Sustainable Development)Category and Level : Administrateurs et des fonctionnaires de rang supérieur, D-1Duty Station :GENEVADepartment/Office : United Nations Conference on Trade and DevelopmentDate Posted : Nov 10, 2023Deadline...
-
Mobile & On-Board Technical Delivery Senior Manager
vor 2 Wochen
Genf, Genf, Schweiz MSC Cruises SA VollzeitADV04980ADV04980/mobile-amp-on-board-technical-delivery-senior-manager-genevaMobile & On-Board Technical Delivery Senior ManagerInformation Technology21MSC CRUISESMSC Cruises S.A. - Company Global Headquarters - GenevaAvenue Eugène-Pittard, Geneva, Switzerland SwitzerlandCH-GECHGeneva
-
Global Lead Migration and Displacement
Vor 3 Tagen
Genf, Genf, Schweiz United Nations Children's Fund VollzeitJob DescriptionDescription –>The Global Lead guides programme support and technical assistance to support alignment and coherence for sustainable and scalable results. Incumbent supports the development of technical and organizational capacity to ensure policy and intersectoral coherence around migration and displacement issues across UNICEF. The adviser...
-
CONSULTANCY: Data Visualization Specialist
Vor 4 Tagen
Genf, Genf, Schweiz International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) VollzeitJOB DESCRIPTIONDUTY STATIONHome-based, RemoteCOMMENCEMENT OF DUTY6 May 2024or as soon as possible thereafter NATURE OF APPOINTMENTVariable (depending on needs of Department/Division)22 working days over 9 monthsOrganizational UnitMonitoring, Evaluation, Risk and Planning (MERP) OfficeCabinet Office of the Secretary-General WMO is committed to achieving...
-
UNEP Finance Initiative
Vor 5 Tagen
Genf, Genf, Schweiz UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme VollzeitResult of ServiceUNEP FI requires the Sustainable Finance Policy Analyst for Asia-PAcific (APAC Policy Analyst) to work in tandem with subject matter experts, key stakeholders and UNEP FI Signatories to: Provide general support to the APAC Policy Lead with the coordination of the overall UNEP FI policy portfolio of activities in the APAC region; Produce...
-
Genf, Genf, Schweiz International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies VollzeitJob DescriptionDescription –>IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.IFRC has...
-
Network and Security Engineer
vor 4 Wochen
Genf, Genf, Schweiz BS-Team SA VollzeitChez BS-Team, nous avons à cœur d'accompagner nos collaborateurs tout au long de leur carrière en leur offrant des opportunités d'évolution. Nous sommes convaincus que l'élargissement des connaissances et des compétences est primordial pour leur réussite professionnelle et leur épanouissement au quotidien.Mission:The infrastructure of the client...
-
Genf, Genf, Schweiz International Labour Organization VollzeitJob DescriptionDescription –>The position is located in the Publications Production and Publishing Management Unit (PRODOC), of the Internal Services and Administration Department (INTSERV). INTSERV is responsible for the general management of facilities, property and inventory; safety and security; printing, publishing and distribution; diplomatic...
-
Genf, Genf, Schweiz mobilidée sàrl VollzeitDéveloppeur / Développeuse Ruby on Rails à 80% ou 100%mobilidée, société engagée en durabilité et certifiée B-Corp, accompagne entreprises privées et collectivités publiques dans l'analyse, la mise en œuvre et la promotion de solutions de gestion pour une mobilité durable.Nous recherchons un développeur / une développeuse Ruby on Rails pour...
-
Genf, Genf, Schweiz United Nations Children's Fund VollzeitJob DescriptionDescription –>As a Regional Adviser you will provide strategic direction across the board for building on the strengths and resilience of young people as partners in the realization of their rights and development and as contributors to the wellbeing of their communities, countries and the planet. This will include support for building...
-
Manager - Deal Advisory - Transaction Services
vor 1 Woche
Genf, Genf, Schweiz KPMG AG VollzeitWe are a young and international team, recognised as a market leader in the high-performing M&A consultancy sector. We advise Swiss and international clients on all aspects of corporate acquisitions and disposals. We foster a culture of excellence and mutual trust. Develop your career in a successful, engaging and highly collaborative environment.KPMG is...
-
Genf, Genf, Schweiz United Nations Children's Fund VollzeitJob DescriptionDescription –>As a Regional Adviser you will provide strategic direction across the board for building on the strengths and resilience of young people as partners in the realization of their rights and development and as contributors to the wellbeing of their communities, countries and the planet. This will include support for building...
-
Genf, Genf, Schweiz United Nations Children's Fund VollzeitJob DescriptionDescription –>As a Regional Adviser you will provide strategic direction across the board for building on the strengths and resilience of young people as partners in the realization of their rights and development and as contributors to the wellbeing of their communities, countries and the planet. This will include support for building...
-
Assistant Manager
vor 4 Wochen
Genf, Genf, Schweiz KPMG AG VollzeitWe are a dynamic and international team in the high-performing M&A consultancy sector. Our Transaction Services team advises our Swiss and international clientele on all aspects of corporate acquisitions. As a market leader, we live in a culture of excellence and mutual trust. Therefore, we hire exceptional individuals with a team mindset. This is a unique...
-
Director of the Research and Publications Department
vor 2 Wochen
Genf, Genf, Schweiz ILO - International Labour Organization VollzeitGrade: D2Vacancy no: CALL/D/2024/04 **Publication date: 2 May 2024 Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 31 May 2024**Job ID: 11931 Department: RESEARCH Organization Unit: RESEARCH Location: Geneva Contract type: Fixed TermGeneral IntroductionUnder article 4.2, paragraphs (d) and (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in grades D1 and...
-
Director of the Research and Publications Department
vor 2 Wochen
Genf, Genf, Schweiz International Labour Organization VollzeitGrade: D2 Vacancy no.: CALL/D/2024/04Publication date: 2 May 2024Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 31 May 2024 Job ID: 11931 Department: RESEARCH Organization Unit: RESEARCH Location: Geneva Contract type: Fixed Term General IntroductionUnder article 4.2, paragraphs (d) and (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in grades D1 and...
-
VP Global Product Manager
vor 3 Wochen
Genf, Genf, Schweiz Orange Business Switzerland AG VollzeitSome highlightsBeing part of an international company yet with local presence Build a safer digital society together with usWorking as a VP Global Product ManagerWe are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Vice-President (VP) Global Product Manager to join Technology & Marketing division in the cyber security industry and lead Global Product Management...
