Daily Media Monitoring, Geopolitical Security Western Balkans and Eastern Europe

This online UN Volunteer assignment helps the UNDP Security Office in Istanbul monitor geopolitical, security and safety developments across the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe. The volunteer researches credible local media, produces concise daily reports for regional risk management, and joins regular feedback sessions to maintain timely, reliable reporting.

• Compile Western Balkans and Eastern Europe news into regional daily media-monitoring summaries
• Submit five weekly reports by 12 PM GMT+3 for 12 weeks
• Cover significant geopolitical events, security incidents and safety-related news
• Notify the team when no meaningful developments warrant a report
• Join bi-weekly online feedback meetings with the supervisor
• Use credible local newspapers, online articles and publications in local languages
• Ensure information is accurate, reliable and sourced from credible outlets

• Proficiency in English
• Access to reliable internet connectivity
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• Knowledge of local languages spoken in the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe is desirable
• Prior reporting experience is desirable
• Familiarity with the region's geopolitical landscape, culture and current events

• Media Monitoring
• Geopolitical Analysis
• Security Analysis
• Research and Analysis
• Report Writing
• Information Synthesis
• Source Verification

• Online media sources

• Volunteer assignment via UNV
• Online assignment with no set start date
• Five reports per week for 12 weeks, totalling 60 reports