JOB DESCRIPTION

Mission and objectives

UN Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN”s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 166 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and our wide range of partners. In Ukraine, four development focus areas define the structure of UNDP”s assistance activities. These include democratic governance; prosperity, poverty reduction and MDGs; local development and human security; and energy and environment. In each of these thematic areas, UNDP tries to ensure balance between policy and advocacy work, capacity building activities and pilot projects.UNDP established its presence in Ukraine in 1993.

Context

The Data Team within the Policy and Programme Coherence Unit provides real-time data insights, analytics, and coordination support to inform decision-making processes. Online Volunteers will be supporting the process of Secondary Data Review: reviewing analytical products and tagging them according to the provided analytical framework. A Secondary Data Review (SDR) is a research technique used to obtain information to create a clear analytical overview. An analyst undertaking an SDR takes into account multiple pieces of secondary data in order to create a coherent as possible picture on a specific topic. This is an Online/Remote Volunteering opportunity, please read the conditions that apply for Online Volunteering.

Task Description

The volunteer will be required to work daily (3-4 hours per day) on Secondary Data Review. in support of UNDP Ukraine”s program management activities, in particular, this will require: • Search for relevant data, reports, and publications using defined indicators. • Record sources in the shared tracker with complete metadata to ensure traceability and avoid duplication. • Review logged materials and tag documents, web pages, and reports according to the provided Analytical Framework. • Verify the accuracy and consistency of information during the review; flag outdated or conflicting data for validation. • Translate essential findings (main messages) from Ukrainian to English as needed. • Edit and format Secondary Data Review outputs for clarity and consistency. • Provide reviewed and formatted content for internal knowledge products, including Biweekly Digests, Thematic Digests, Community Profiles, etc. The volunteers will receive an onboarding training, weekly e-meetings, regular feedback and support with regard to the task. Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by an interview. Compensation Please consider that the online UN Volunteer modality is unpaid.

Competencies and values

Living conditions and remarks

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements