Data harvesting for Health and Development Investment Cases
Support data collection for investment cases on health issues
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Overview
Support data collection for investment cases on health issues
You have:
- Experience with data harvesting and desk research is preferred.
- Interest in economic modelling and health issues is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of Spanish or French could be beneficial for accessing sources but is not essential.
Contract
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UNDP, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Secretariat to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), the United Nations Interagency Task Force on NCDs (UNIATF) and national governments have collaborated to conduct national Investment Cases on tobacco control, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), mental health, alcohol control, nutrition, and air pollution. The Investment Cases comprise two main components 1) the Institutional Context Analysis, and 2) economic modelling. The investment cases can be used as advocacy pieces for policymakers, as well as for the Ministry of Health to present to non-health ministries.
The Online Volunteer will support data collection efforts from national investment cases on tobacco control, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), mental health, alcohol control, nutrition, and air pollution. UNDP Health and Development Unit will provide required information and guidance to the Online Volunteer. The Online Volunteer will be assigned a country or countries and asked to collect data on key metrics. Upon completion, the Online Volunteer will be given due credit and receive a Certificate of Appreciation for his or her contribution.
The Online Volunteers are expected to have some experience with data harvesting and desk research. Experience and/or interest in economic modelling and health issues are considered assets. For some countries, knowledge of Spanish or French could afford easier access to sources but is not considered essential. All candidates are encouraged to apply irrespective of these skills.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with data harvesting? | The interviewer wants to understand your familiarity with gathering data from various sources. | Share specific examples of data projects you've worked on. |
| What interests you about economic modelling in health? | The interviewer seeks to gauge your motivation and understanding of economic concepts related to health. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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