Data collection on (Africa)

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

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Application deadline 9 months ago: Tuesday 11 Nov 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

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

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Candidates must be fluent in English and the official language of assigned country.
Research capabilities, analytical skills and IT skills are required.
Understanding of public policy, public administration and e-government is desirable.
Available for immediate start and training.
Cannot accept candidates who are currently Government employees or civil servants.

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This assignment is in the context of the 2026 United Nations E-Government Survey. The main objective of this assignment is to contribute to data and case studies research for the 2026 United Nations E-Government Survey by conducting online assessment of national-level and city-level public sector portals, associated with the official websites of African region of United Nations Member States to be assigned.

The following countries are to be assigned in the African region: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Gabon, Guinea, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Sao Tome and Principe, Togo, Zambia

Successful candidates will each be assigned countries and cities based on their location and language proficiency.

Timeline and tasks: Immediate start Week 1: Immediate training, pilot assessment, and online data gathering (approx. 3-5 days total) Week 2: Assessment review (approx. 3-4 days)

Support to Online Volunteers: Coordination, monitoring and task related advisory and administrative support; recognition of volunteers’ contribution in the 2026 UN E-Government Survey, and volunteers receive certificate of completion.

**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.

Candidates must be fluent in English and the official language of assigned country.

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 research experience related to public e-services?	The interviewer wants to assess your knowledge and experience in researching e-government portals.	Provide specific examples of past research projects, techniques used, and outcomes.
How do you ensure accuracy when analyzing data from multiple sources?	This question gauges your analytical skills and attention to detail.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to manage the assessment of multiple countries efficiently?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain your proficiency in the official language of the assigned country?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to work collaboratively with a team remotely. How did you handle it?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What interests you in the field of public policy and e-government?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle conflicting deadlines from multiple assessments?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What techniques do you use for conducting online assessments of websites?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.