Data Collection Support Volunteer (SPI)
Support field testing of a disaster data collection toolkit.
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Overview
Support field testing of a disaster data collection toolkit.
You have:
- Educational Background (or currently studying): Studies or practical experience in disaster management, social sciences, data collection, or related fields.
- Familiarity with mobile data collection tools (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO).
- Ability to work in diverse teams, independently.
- Collaborative approach with openness to feedback and iterative improvements.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Power tools (e.g. power automate) is an asset.
Accurate, timely, and localized disaster data is essential for resilience planning. UNDP Armenia and Tech4R are piloting a modular disaster data collection toolkit based on Kobo Toolbox and other open-source platforms. Volunteers will support field testing, ensuring usability, data quality, and multilingual accessibility.
The Data Collection Support Volunteer will:
• Conduct pilot data collection exercises using Kobo Toolbox or similar platforms. • Conduct data quality checks, troubleshooting, and basic digital literacy. • Support translation and localization of forms and training materials into Armenian and Russian. • Document lessons learned and feedback from training and pilots for continuous improvement.
• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management
• Educational Background (or currently studying): Studies or practical experience in disaster management, social sciences, data collection, or related fields. • Technical Skills: Familiarity with mobile data collection tools (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO). • Communication: Ability to work in diverse teams, independently. • Teamwork: Collaborative approach with openness to feedback and iterative improvements. • Knowledge of Miscrosoft power tools (e.g. power automate) is an asset
This is a volunteer assignment, not an employment. By sharing your time, energy, and talents, you can support communities in need and become part of something greater than yourself — a global movement for peace, development and humanitarian aid. Volunteering strengthens trust, solidarity, and reciprocity among citizens, and it can promote a sense of belonging and purpose.
This is an unpaid volunteer assignment.
UN Volunteer entitlement for this assignment: • Private insurance for the duration of the assignment: Health, dental, life and dismemberment (coverage by CIGNA)
Other benefits include:
- International collaboration and mentorship
- Skills development in real world, UN-driven projects
- Certificate of Service and exposure to international work
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Notes:
This UN Volunteer assignment will be supporting the Tech4R programme.
The Tech Volunteers for Resilience (Tech4R) programme mobilizes skilled digital volunteers to co-create open-source solutions that strengthen disaster resilience. This assignment focuses on building digital tools and dashboards that support real-time decision-making in disaster contexts.
UN Volunteers for this particular assignment are governed by the particular conditions set out in their offers and contracts.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you led a team in a challenging project? | This question assesses your experience and capability in teamwork and leadership. | Share specific examples of team projects, highlighting your role and contributions. |
| How do you approach quality checks in data collection? | The interviewer wants to know your method for ensuring data integrity and quality. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with volunteers or community service? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly to change. What did you do? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you handled feedback in a previous project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools have you used for data collection in past projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure effective communication within a diverse team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to support disaster resilience efforts? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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