Data collection for the 2024 United Nations E-Government Survey (Icelandic)

Contribute to the UN E-Government Survey through data collection

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Monday 31 Jul 2023 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Contribute to the UN E-Government Survey through data collection

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Fluency in English and Icelandic is required.
Research capabilities are necessary for the role.
Analytical skills are required for assessment tasks.
IT skills are necessary for data gathering and assessment.
Understanding of public policy is desirable.
Understanding of public administration is desirable.
Understanding of e-government is desirable.
Candidates cannot be Government employees or connected to e-government services.

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Details

This assignment is in the context of the 2024 United Nations E-Government Survey.

The main objective of this assignment is to contribute to data and case studies research for the 2024 United Nations E-Government Survey by conducting online assessment of national-level and/or city-level public sector portals and associated official websites in a specific number of United Nations Member States to be assigned. Successful candidates will each be assigned between 2 to 4 countries and/or cities for review, according to his/her language skills.

Timeline and tasks: - Between 28 June -28 July 2023 - training and pilot assessment (approx. 2 days total) - Between 28 July–30 September 2023 - on-line data gathering and assessment (approx. 3 days per country assigned)

Support to Online Volunteers: Coordination, monitoring and task related advisory and administrative support. We recognize the volunteers’ contribution in the publication.

Candidates must be fluent in English and Icelandic. Research capabilities, analytical skills and IT skills are required. Understanding of public policy, public administration and e-government is desirable. *Please note that we cannot accept candidates who are currently Government employees or civil servants, or those working for government affiliated agencies connected to e-government services.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with data research and analysis?	This question assesses your relevant skills in data assessment related to public sector portals.	Highlight specific projects you worked on that involved data collection and your analytical approach.
What strategies do you use to ensure accurate data gathering?	The interviewer wants to understand your methodology for ensuring data integrity.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle language barriers when conducting assessments in different countries?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a project where you had to comply with specific restrictions?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your understanding of e-government services and their impact on citizen engagement?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.