Data Analytics & Impact Mapping for UNDP Regional Programme
Analyze data and create dashboards for UNDP Regional Programme.
Overview
Analyze data and create dashboards for UNDP Regional Programme.
You have:
- Background in Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics or a related field
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, charts, dashboards)
- Analytical mindset—enjoy working with data and finding patterns
- Interest in development work, results frameworks, or impact measurement
- Experience with RBM, M&E, or portfolio analysis is a plus (not required)
- Comfortable working independently and meeting deadlines
- Clear communicator who cares about data accuracy and storytelling
Contract
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The RBAS Regional Programme Team works across countries and themes to deliver solutions aligned with the UNDP Strategic Plan and Regional Programme Outcomes. We’re looking for a data‑savvy Online Volunteer who can help connect the dots—mapping projects to high-level results frameworks and making that story visible through clean, insightful dashboards. This is a hands-on opportunity to apply data science and analytics skills to development work that supports decision-making, learning, and accountability at a regional level.
Analyze project and results data across the RBAS regional portfolio Map projects to: -RBAS Regional Programme Outcomes & Outputs -UNDP Strategic Plan Outcomes & Outputs -Clean, organize, and structure datasets for analysis
Build a dynamic Excel dashboard using: -Pivot tables -Charts and filters
Visualize portfolio-level insights such as: -Outcome/output coverage -Trends, overlaps, and gaps -Ensure data accuracy and consistency -Iterate based on feedback from the Regional Programme Team -Create short, clear guidance on how to use and update the dashboard.
Key Deliverable:
Project Mapping Dataset (Excel) -Clean, validated mapping of projects to outcomes and outputs
Interactive Excel Dashboard
- Easy-to-use visuals showing alignment, coverage, and patterns
Quick User Guide -Short note explaining how to navigate and update the dashboard
Final Clean Data File -Ready for ongoing use by the team
Required Skills & Background:
-Background in Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics or a related field -Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, charts, dashboards) -Analytical mindset—you enjoy working with data and finding patterns -Interest in development work, results frameworks, or impact measurement -Experience with RBM, M&E, or portfolio analysis is a plus (not required) -Comfortable working independently and meeting deadlines -Clear communicator who cares about data accuracy and storytelling
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you used data to influence a decision? | The interviewer wants to assess your ability to utilize data in decision-making processes. | Provide a specific example where your data analysis led to a significant decision. |
| How do you ensure data accuracy in your work? | The interviewer is interested in your methods for maintaining data integrity. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with creating dashboards in Excel. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to analyze data for trends? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a dataset you cleaned and organized? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle working independently under tight deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you about development work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |