Data Visualization
Support security team by creating visual materials for data visualization.
Overview
Support security team by creating visual materials for data visualization.
You have:
- Technical/Vocation diploma required.
- Degree in UX/UI or Graphic design would be an asset.
- Minimum 6 months experience required.
- Skills in Microsoft Office required.
Contract
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The collection of data related to security incidents within UN operations has already been done by various teams, gathering timely and accurate information on events that may impact the safety of staff, assets, and beneficiaries. Given the availability of security-related data, there is an opportunity for a visualization volunteer to support the security team. By transforming raw data into accessible visual materials - such as infographics - the volunteer will experience communicating trends and patterns effectively. These visual aids are used in enabling rapid understanding and response among WFP teams.
The Volunteer would assist the team by creating visual documents - such as charts and infographics that simplify data visualisation. While helping the team, this will help the volunteer experience in effective humanitarian operations by enhancing the flow of security information.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Security Officer, WFP Ethiopia, the online volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
•Assist the security team by preparing visualisation material (e.g., charts, infographics or other) and support maintenance and updating of existing visual materials as new information becomes available.
Required degree level: Technical/Vocation diploma [donor requirement Area of education/degree in: UX/UI, or Graphic design would be an asset Minimum experience: 6 months
Skills and experience in: • Microsoft Office
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you created a data visualization. What was your process? | The interviewer wants to understand your hands-on experience with data visualization. | Detail the steps you took from data gathering to final presentation. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when working on multiple visualization projects simultaneously? | This question assesses your time-management skills in a volunteer setting. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you've transformed complex data into a simple visual representation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools do you prefer to use for data visualization, and why? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure accuracy and clarity in your visual materials? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever faced challenges in visualizing security data? How did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role do you think visuals play in effective humanitarian operations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In your opinion, what are key principles for effective data visualization? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |