Program Associate- Digital Transformation

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Mission and objectives

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in nearly 170 countries and territories, including Mongolia, helping the country to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.
UNDP has been committed to helping the Government and the people of Mongolia achieve the Sustainable Development Goals as well as other national development priorities through capacity development, knowledge sharing, partnerships, and policy dialogue. The ultimate goal of UNDP is to improve the lives of the people of Mongolia, especially the poorest and most vulnerable, and to work towards a future that offers equality, dignity and opportunity for all. We work with government, civil society, the private sector, development partners and funding organizations to support the attainment of Mongolia’s vision of national development.

Context

UNDP opened its representative office in Ulaanbaatar in 1973 after more than a decade of successful cooperation with Mongolia. Ever since, UNDP has worked for equitable and sustainable development for the benefit of all Mongolians. UNDP is committed to helping the Government and the people of Mongolia achieve the Sustainable Development Development Goals as well as other national development priorities. https://www.undp.org/mongolia
Whole-of-society digital transformation is a critical enabler of social inclusion and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. For Mongolia, it represents a crucial solution to address infrastructure gaps, overcome geographical barriers, and boost economic growth. In a digitally transformed society, everyone including the most disadvantaged have safe, convenient, and equitable access to services and resources which increase their well-being and resilience to external shocks. However, despite commendable achievements and progress in recent years, Mongolia faces several critical impediments to its digital ambitions. Poverty restricts technology access, especially among nomadic communities, exacerbating disparities in urban and rural connectivity and contributing to a digital divide.
UNDP Mongolia’s Inclusive digital transformation initiative prioritizes digital inclusion by equipping individuals with vital digital literacy and employable skills, alongside transforming service delivery, particularly at the local level. Specifically, this initiative interventions yield the following outcomes:
i. Empowerment of women, youth, and marginalized communities through targeted digital inclusion awareness campaigns and literacy programs, enhancing digital skills, employability, and fostering digital entrepreneurship.
ii. Enhancement of public service accessibility, convenience, and security, particularly at the local level. This involves promoting innovation and collaboration among public institutions through effective change management, data interoperability solutions, strategic utilization of artificial intelligence for optimized service planning and delivery, and bolstered cybersecurity.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of Project Coordinator, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Support implementation of the Digital Literacy project
• Aid in the coordination of different contractors under the project.
• Support the budgeting of key initiatives and the preparation of relevant, linked communication and materials.
• Oversee development and quality assurance during planning and deployment of Digital Literacy project initiatives; participate in establishing and maintaining standards, documentation and support mechanisms.
• Support the Digital Literacy Steering Committee to ensure that progress is made on the work plan.
• Support the generation of partner-oriented communication materials, including clear concept notes and budgets.
• Ensure their support to the project and facilitate timely communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.