Mission and objectivesUNDPโs Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (PAPP) derives its mandate from the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 33/147 of 20 December 1978. Called upon by United Nations Member States in that year, UNDP was requested โto improve the economic and social conditions of the Palestinian people by identifying their social and economic needs and by establishing concrete projects to that endโ. UNDP/PAPP is a responsive development agency that works together with the Palestinian people to fulfil their aspiration for sustainable human development based on self-determination, equality and freedom.
ContextIn the aftermath of widespread destruction in Gaza, there is an urgent need to identify sustainable, scalable, and employment-generating solutions for debris management and reconstruction. Learning from previous recovery experiences in other crisis-affected countries can provide a strong evidence base for action. This online volunteer assignment will map how debris was recycled and reused in major post-shock contexts, specifically: The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami The 2010 Haiti Earthquake The Post-2003 Iraq War The 2023 Turkey-Syria Earthquake The goal is to identify and summarize replicable debris recycling solutions that were used for reconstruction and contributed to local job creation. These insights will directly inform recovery efforts in Gaza, helping UNDP and partners shape practical interventions that turn debris into opportunity.
Task DescriptionUNDP in Gaza is seeking 11 online volunteers to conduct focused solution mapping of debris recycling. solutions that can be replicated in Gaza during the reconstruction phase. 10 Online Volunteers will each map one or more solutions implemented in other crisis-affected countries and will: - Conduct online research to identify how debris was recycled or reused for reconstruction purposes in post-crisis contexts (e.g. housing, roads, public infrastructure). -Highlight projects, tools, or practices that successfully generated local employment opportunities through debris recycling. -Document the technologies used, key implementing actors (e.g., UN agencies, NGOs, local governments, private sector), funding sources, and the measurable impact of the initiatives. -Identify the enabling factors that contributed to the success or failure of the recycling initiatives (e.g., policy, logistics, community engagement). -Outline the main challenges encountered during implementation and how they were addressed. -Assess the scalability and sustainability of each solution, especially in low-resource or conflict-affected settings. -Summarize each case in a concise and standardized format, including visuals where available (e.g., before/after photos, project diagrams, impact metrics). -Analyze the relevance and adaptability of each solution for the Gaza context, considering current infrastructure, material availability, and labor market conditions. Ensure proper citation and referencing of all sources used. 1 Lead Online Volunteer will: - Coordinate with the research team and the Programme Manager - Review all submitted case studies for consistency and quality. - Consolidate findings into a comparative matrix that highlights cross-cutting lessons and recommended approaches for Gaza. - Prepare a short summary brief (2โ3 pages) for internal UNDP use to support planning and donor engagement. - Include a summary of insights relevant to Gaza, a table of contents, and visuals where appropriate Final Deliverables (by the end of the assignment): A minimum of 50โ100 summarized solutions across all researchers, with each solution including: 1- Description of the initiative 2- Location and context 3- Debris reuse method(s) 4- Employment impact (if available) 5- Source links or citations 6- A consolidated final report (approx. 20โ30 pages) compiled by the lead volunteer, including: 7- Visuals, photos, or infographics (optional)
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