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General
Description of assignment title
Data compression and files uploading files

Assignment country
Kazakhstan

Expected start date
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Sustainable Development Goal
17. Partnerships for the goals

For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?
1 – 5 hours per week

Host entity
UNDP

Type
Online

Duration
1 weeks

Number of assignments
1

Details
Mission and objectives
UNDP’s mandate is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions. We advocate for change, and connect countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.

Context
The purpose of this assignment is to explore and implement efficient strategies for compressing presentations and seamlessly uploading them to cloud platforms. Through the integration of compression techniques and cloud upload strategies, the goal is to enhance the accessibility, collaboration, and security of presentation files in a digital environment

Task type
Data processing

Task description
• Research and identify image and media compression algorithms (e.g., JPEG, H.264) suitable for reducing file sizes without compromising quality
• Investigate smart text compression methods to optimize textual data within presentations.
• Select a cloud service provider (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive) based on criteria such as storage capacity, collaboration features, and user preferences
• Implement secure upload protocols (HTTPS/SSL) to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of presentation data during the transfer.
• Investigate and implement batch processing techniques for compressing multiple presentations simultaneously, optimizing workflow for users dealing with a high volume of files
• Ensure cross-platform compatibility to guarantee that presentations are accessible across various devices and platforms
• Upload presentations and other files to the chosen cloud

Requirements
Required experience
• Proficiency in image and media compression algorithms (e.g., JPEG, H.264) and smart text compression methods.
• Demonstrated ability to reduce file sizes while preserving quality in multimedia content. 2. Compression Formats:
• Knowledge of common compression formats (e.g., ZIP, RAR) and lossless compression techniques.
• Application of compression formats to package and reduce the size of presentations effectively. 3. Cloud Storage Integration:
• Familiarity with cloud service providers (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox) and secure upload protocols (HTTPS/SSL).
• Successful integration of presentations with cloud platforms, ensuring secure and efficient data transfer.

Languages
Russian, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Other information
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.