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Support coordination of disaster data collection project.
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Overview
Support coordination of disaster data collection project.
You have:
- Educational background (or currently studying) in project management, disaster risk reduction, information systems, or related field would be an advantage.
- Some experience in project administration/coordination support would be an advantage.
- Understanding of data collection platforms (Kobo Toolbox/ODK), dashboards, GIS, and AI integration is an advantage.
- Experience in managing volunteer or multi-stakeholder technical teams is an advantage.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Contract
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Accurate, timely, and localized disaster data is essential for resilience planning. UNDP Armenia and Tech4R are piloting a modular disaster data collection toolkit based on Kobo Toolbox and other open-source platforms. The volunteer will support coordination between project phases, coordinate technical volunteer teams, and support project management and reporting as well as act as connection point between the Tech4R team, Armenia Country Office and the volunteers.
The Volunteer will provide support to the project team in: • Assisting with the coordination of the implementation of project sprints, ensuring timely delivery and smooth transition from one stage to another. • Assisting with the oversight and guiding volunteers working on forms, dashboards, GIS, AI, and documentation. • Localization efforts and ensuring tools are adapted to Armenian context. • Assisting with draft progress reports, capture lessons learned, and recommend improvements. • Facilitating knowledge sharing and capacity building for local authorities.
• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management
• Educational Background (or currently studying): in project management, disaster risk reduction, information systems, or related field would be an advantage. • Some experience in project administration/coordination support would be an advantage. • Understanding of data collection platforms (Kobo Toolbox/ODK), dashboards, GIS, and AI integration is an advantage. • Experience in managing volunteer or multi-stakeholder technical teams is an advantage. • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
This is a volunteer assignment, not an employment. By sharing your time, energy, and talents, you can support communities in need and become part of something greater than yourself — a global movement for peace, development and humanitarian aid. Volunteering strengthens trust, solidarity, and reciprocity among citizens, and it can promote a sense of belonging and purpose.
This is an unpaid volunteer assignment.
UN Volunteer entitlement for this assignment: • Private insurance for the duration of the assignment: Health, dental, life and dismemberment (coverage by CIGNA)
Other benefits include: - International collaboration and mentorship - Skills development in real world, UN-driven projects - Certificate of Service and exposure to international work - Notes:
This UN Volunteer assignment will be supporting the Tech4R programme.
The Tech Volunteers for Resilience (Tech4R) programme mobilizes skilled digital volunteers to co-create open-source solutions that strengthen disaster resilience. This assignment focuses on building digital tools and dashboards that support real-time decision-making in disaster contexts.
UN Volunteers for this particular assignment are governed by the particular conditions set out in their offers and contracts.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully coordinated a project with multiple stakeholders? | This question assesses your experience in project coordination and managing stakeholder relationships. | Provide specific examples of projects and your role in ensuring successful outcomes. |
| How do you handle challenges when working with diverse teams? | The interviewer wants to know your adaptability and problem-solving skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your understanding of disaster data collection and its importance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to adapt to a changing project requirement. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you ensure effective knowledge sharing within your team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of when you used technology to improve your work processes? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain how you ensure the localization of tools and materials for specific contexts. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work as a volunteer in humanitarian projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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