Research Associate - Community of Practice

## Details ### Mission and objectives The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific: Subregional Office for South and South-West Asia (ESCAP-SSWA) is the subregional platform to promote regional cooperation for inclusive and sustainable economic and social development in South and South-West Asia. The SSWA Office bridges the developing and developed countries in the subregion and works with ten member States in the subregion, namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Turkey. ### Context Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) is a specialized regional institution of the UNESCAP. It is committed to fostering sustainable development through the promotion of technology transfer and innovation. In the context of increasing climate challenges, APCTT is focusing on the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and remote sensing applications to address climate change impacts in the Asia-Pacific region. By leveraging these advanced technologies, APCTT aims to support member states in enhancing climate resilience, improving environmental monitoring, and facilitating data-driven decision-making processes for sustainable development. This internship aligns with APCTT's mission to bridge technology gaps and promote cutting-edge solutions for the region's pressing environmental issues. ### Task description Under the direct supervision of Programme Management Officer, the UN Associate Volunteer will support the management and knowledge activities of the Community of Practice (CoP) on Climate, with a focus on research, knowledge generation, documentation and analytical support. The UN Associate Volunteer will: • Support in conducting desk research and literature reviews. • Assist in identifying and analyzing emerging technologies, innovations, policies, good practices and institutional approaches. • Support in mapping of relevant stakeholders, experts, institutions and initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region. • Contribute to the preparation of research briefs, knowledge products, case studies, presentations, background papers and other analytical materials to support knowledge exchange and informed dialogue within the CoP • Support the identification, organization and dissemination of relevant knowledge and resources. • Facilitate the documentation of discussions and lessons learned. Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.