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UNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development / Published Jun 3, 2026
Research Volunteer for Communications & Knowledge Management Support
Online9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
The volunteer will play a pivotal role in supporting the SDG AI (Sustainable Development Goals Artificial Intelligence) Lab's knowledge production and communication efforts. Their primary responsibilities will span concept note development and content creation. They will work closely with the programme team to contribu...
- Remote country
- Türkiye
- 11 - 15 hours per week
- Duration
- 84 days
- Deadline
- Jun 17, 2026
- 10 days ago
- Assignments
- 2
- available position(s)
Sustainable Development Goal
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Assignment
What the volunteer will do
Mission and objectives
Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (IICPSD) supports the private sector and foundations to become transformative partners in development through research, advocacy for inclusive business, facilitation of public-private dialogue and brokering partnerships. IICPSD, established in 2011 in partnership with the Government of Türkiye, is one of UNDP's six Global Policy Centres. It leads UNDP’s global work on private sector and foundations and supports UNDP’s offices all over the world. The Center focuses on four thematic areas:
1. Inclusive Business;
2. Private Sector Engagement in Skills Development;
3. Impact investing;
4. Resilience and Crisis Response.
The Center also hosts four global initiatives: Business Call to Action, SDG Philanthropy Platform, Global Islamic Finance and Impact Investing Platform and Connecting Business Initiative.
Context
The ICPSD SDG AI Lab is a joint initiative of UNDP BPPS (Bureau for Policy and Programme Support) team and Sustainable Finance Hub, and it is hosted under UNDP ICPSD. The SDG AI Lab provides research, development, and advisory support through innovative digital solutions in harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for sustainable development. The Lab aims to strengthen the UNDP’s internal and its partners’ capacities for the increasing demand for digital transformation.
This assignment is part of UNDP IICPSD SDG AI Lab.
Task description
The volunteer will play a pivotal role in supporting the SDG AI (Sustainable Development Goals Artificial Intelligence) Lab's knowledge production and communication efforts. Their primary responsibilities will span concept note development and content creation. They will work closely with the programme team to contribute to knowledge products, draft strategic documents, and support the Lab's internal and external communications.
The main duties that they will be expected to carry out are:
Concept Note Preparation: Contribute to the drafting and refinement of concept notes, proposals, and briefing materials for new initiatives and projects. This includes conducting background research, synthesizing findings, and supporting the preparation of clear and compelling documents aligned with SDG AI Lab's strategic priorities.
Communication & Content Development: Support internal and external communication efforts by helping to develop content for newsletters, social media, reports, and other knowledge-sharing materials. Assist in translating complex topics into accessible formats for diverse audiences.
Requirements
Eligibility and qualifications
- Age
- 18 - 80
- Education
- -
Languages
EnglishPreferred
Fluent
Skills and experience
Bachelor's degree or being currently enrolled as a 3rd or 4th-year undergraduate student in Social Sciences, Economics, Business Administration, Communications, Public Policy, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in communications, content development, research support, or a related area. Prior exposure to innovation ecosystems or UN/NGO environments is an advantage.
Core Competencies:
Ability to draft clear and structured concept notes, briefs, and programme documents.
Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce content for diverse audiences and platforms.
Experience conducting background research and synthesizing findings into concise, structured outputs.
Language Skills: Advanced level of English (written and spoken), with the ability to draft professional documents, correspondence, and communication materials fluently.
Collaboration: Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills. Experience working in international or multicultural environments is a plus.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to document preparation, research synthesis, and reporting to ensure accuracy and consistency across deliverables.
Passion for Impact: A genuine interest in sustainable development, digital innovation, and the application of AI for social good. Motivation to contribute meaningfully to SDG-related initiatives.