Daily Media Monitoring, Geopolitical Security - South Caucasus & Central Asia
Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:11 Aug 2026Job ID:1784888021271032Posted on:28 Jul 2026
Overview
Monitors open media across the South Caucasus and Central Asia for UNDP’s regional security team. The online volunteer produces concise daily reports on geopolitical, security and safety developments, verifies credible local sources and joins regular feedback sessions to improve reporting.
Department: UNDP Security Office, Istanbul Regional Hub
Languages
Required: English
Desired: Russian, Another South Caucasus or Central Asian language
Minimum Experience
Not listed
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Monitor open-media sources covering the South Caucasus and Central Asia
- Produce five concise regional security reports each week for twelve weeks
- Summarize significant geopolitical, security and safety developments
- Verify information against accurate and credible local-language sources
- Participate in bi-weekly feedback meetings with the supervisor
Requirements
- Proficiency in English
- Reliable internet access
- Ability to submit reports by noon GMT+3 from Monday to Friday
Skills
Open-source media researchGeopolitical and security analysisConcise analytical reportingSource verificationIndependent deadline managementRegional contextual awareness
Additional info
- Online Volunteer assignment lasting 84 days
- Expected output: five reports per week for twelve weeks, for a total of 60 reports
- The selected volunteer is expected to start as soon as possible