Organization Mission

El PNUD trabaja en cerca de 170 países y territorios, ayudando a reducir la pobreza, las desigualdades y la exclusión. Apoyamos a los países a desarrollar políticas, capacidades de liderazgo, de asociación y a fortalecer sus instituciones, además de crear resiliencia con el fin de obtener resultados concretos en materia de desarrollo.

La Organización de las Naciones Unidas tiene presencia en Venezuela desde 1954 a través del Programa Ampliado de las Naciones Unidas para la Asistencia Técnica, alianza que a partir de 1971 y por invitación del Gobierno nacional, se convirtió en el Programa de la Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD).

Las funciones del PNUD en Venezuela tienen como base el prestar asistencia técnica a través de iniciativas y experiencias exitosas orientadas al desarrollo de capacidades y la gestión del conocimiento con un enfoque multidimensional; generar capacidades nacionales y transferir conocimientos desde y hacia Venezuela a través de la cooperación Sur- Sur; promover alianzas entre los diferentes actores del desarrollo para la integración multidimensional de áreas temáticas en la construcción de medios de vida sostenibles, acceso y calidad de servicios básicos y gestión integral de riesgos.

Context

In the current context, the country faces a complex reality characterized by various political, economic, social, humanitarian, and security challenges at the local, national, and regional levels. These dynamics not only pose potential risks to the country”s stability and long-term development, but also to the delivery of the United Nations in support of these.

In response to the ongoing challenges, the Peace and Development Team actively supports the Resident Coordination Office and UNDP by delivering comprehensive analytical, technical, and advisory assistance, alongside facilitating and accompanying UN engagement with national authorities to ensure conflict-sensitive programming and integrating the triple nexus approach through a developmental lens.

Given the current volatile context, systematic and in-depth analysis of Venezuela is crucial. Continuous context monitoring and the generation of analytical inputs are essential to strengthening the capacity to identify development trends and understand their implications for UN programming. These efforts enable the UN to assess how the evolving situation may affect programmatic implementation, contributing to informed decision-making and thought leadership from a crisis prevention and sustaining peace perspective to adapt effectively and maintains its strategic position in a complex environment.

By providing relevant tools and actionable insights, the Peace and Development Team ensures the UN Country Team is equipped to address emerging challenges, identify opportunities for recovery and sustainable development, promote social cohesion, safeguard civic and humanitarian space, and foster cross-sectoral engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Peace and Development National Officer, the UN Youth Volunteer will undertake the following tasks, which include, but are not limited to:

-Support continuous monitoring of media: Conduct thorough monitoring of both national and international media outlets, gather and transcribe statements, press releases, and relevant documents for analysis.

-Monitor decisions and processes of international bodies concerning developments in Venezuela, including international jurisdictional bodies.

-Assist in the analysis of information inputs: Analyse information from various media sources, including academic papers, opinion articles, and other relevant documents, to gain a deeper understanding of the Venezuelan context and developments.

-Prepare inputs for the Weekly Update in English based on public information to provide updates on significant developments in the current context.

-Support the preparation of regular written reports on contextual analysis, highlighting key findings and insights.

-Support UN internal coordination and analysis capacities on electoral-related issues: provide support in the monitoring of electoral rights, and to coordinate internale inter-agency meetings, as well as drafting administrative and analytical documents upon request.

-Provide logistical and programmatic support, including documentation related to meetings and the organization and coordination of meetings and workshops, as well as knowledge exchange events.

Required Skills and Experience

Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year) in areas related to international affairs, political affairs, security, and/or information analysis. Experience in information management, information systems, or other related fields would be highly regarded.

– Strong analytical and research skills.

-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

-Familiarity with relevant software and tools for data analysis and reporting would be advantageous.

-Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture (i.e., studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

-Knowledge of the social and political context of Venezuela is an asset

Core Competencies

​​-Adaptability and Flexibility

​​-Commitment and Motivation

​​-​Commitment to Continuous Learning

​​-​Communication

​​-Creativity

​​-​Integrity

​​-​Planning and Organizing

​​-Working in Teams

Living Conditions

Caracas is designated as a C Family duty station. The availability of recreational and sports facilities are improving and recommended for use within designated areas. Health services are accessible locally, with various private clinics in Caracas, some of which are approved by the UN. These clinics offer specialized assistance, though access to certain medications may be somewhat limited. Education is offered in Spanish, with some institutions providing instruction in English or French. International schools, such as British and American schools, are available, albeit in limited numbers.

Banking facilities and services are limited, exacerbated by hyperinflation, resulting in severe limitations on cash withdrawals from ATMs or banks. Consequently, staff heavily rely on debit/credit cards, transfers, and USD cash. Most shops and restaurants now accept international debit/credit cards. Despite official restrictions on the use of the US Dollar, it is commonly used in the local market. International staff typically reside in hotels or rented accommodations, though prices tend to be high and are currently quoted in USD.

Accommodation in field locations is basic, and maintaining a high level of security awareness is imperative due to the high criminal threat level. The current security level is rated at 3, reflecting a significant level of general criminal activity influenced by economic instability and political dynamics. Although no official curfew is enforced, staff are strongly advised against walking outside after dark (from 6:00 PM) and encouraged to use reliable transportation instead.

Conditions of Service

The Conditions of Service outline the policies and rules governing UN Volunteer assignments. These, along with other resources, are available on the Unified Volunteer Platform (UVP) at https://app.unv.org/explore. You can also access the entitlement calculator here: https://app.unv.org/calculator.