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

Contribute to data and case studies for the 2024 UN E-Government Survey.

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Tuesday 16 May 2023 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Contribute to data and case studies for the 2024 UN E-Government Survey.

You have:

  • Fluency in English and Tigrinya is mandatory.
  • Research capabilities are required for this assignment.
  • Analytical skills are needed for data assessment.
  • IT skills are required for conducting online assessments.
  • Understanding of public policy is desirable.
  • Understanding of public administration is desirable.

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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 Tigrinya. 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.

Potential interview questions

Describe a research project you worked on recently and your role in it. This question assesses your research capabilities and ability to work independently. Discuss the project's objective, your specific contributions, and the outcomes.
Can you detail a time when you had to analyze complex data? Interviewers want to understand your analytical skills and methodology. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a tight timeline? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you've used IT skills in a project? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you believe is the role of e-government in public service delivery? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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