Data collection on (Latin America and the Caribbean region)
Contribute to the 2026 UN E-Government Survey.
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Overview
Contribute to the 2026 UN E-Government Survey.
You have:
- Fluency in English and the official language of the assigned country.
- Research capabilities are required.
- Analytical skills are required.
- IT skills are required.
- Understanding of public policy is desirable.
- Understanding of public administration is desirable.
Contract
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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 Latin America and Caribbean region of United Nations Member States to be assigned.
The following countries are to be assigned in Latin America and the Caribbean region: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your research experience related to public sector portals? | This question assesses your familiarity with research in the e-government sector. | Highlight specific projects and methodologies you've used that relate to online assessments. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in data collection? | The interviewer is looking for your attention to detail and data integrity practices. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What IT tools are you proficient in for data analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you worked with teams or volunteers remotely. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach learning a new language necessary for this role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges do you anticipate in this data collection project and how would you address them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a complex data analysis task you completed? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to contribute to e-government initiatives? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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