Digital Tool & Dashboard Development Support Volunteer (SPI)
Support the development of digital tools and dashboards for disaster resilience.
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Overview
Support the development of digital tools and dashboards for disaster resilience.
You have:
- Educational Background (or currently studying): Computer science, data science, information systems, statistics, or related fields.
- Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Superset, or similar); familiarity with Kobo Toolbox, ODK, or SurveyCTO.
- Knowledge of machine learning or data automation is an advantage.
- Ability to design simple, user-friendly interfaces.
- Experience in testing digital tools for usability and performance.
- Clear communication of technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently in a diverse, global team.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Power tools (e.g., power automate).
UNDP Armenia and Tech4R are piloting a modular disaster data system. Beyond field data collection, there is a need for real-time dashboards and AI-enhanced tools to help decision-makers interpret data, detect anomalies, and allocate resources effectively. Volunteers will form the technical development team, responsible for building and testing these solutions.
The Digital Tool & Dashboard Development Support Volunteer will:
• Develop and customize digital survey forms (XLSForms) in Kobo Toolbox/ODK. • Build interactive dashboards in Power BI, Superset, or open-source equivalents. • Integrate AI or automation features to: o Flag anomalies in data o Summarize trends o Suggest priority actions • Ensure dashboards are user-friendly, multilingual, and accessible to diverse stakeholders. • Conduct functionality testing, troubleshoot bugs, and refine workflows. • Collaborate with the Tech4R team to align tools with resilience and emergency response needs.
• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management
• Educational Background (or currently studying): Computer science, data science, information systems, statistics, or related fields. • Technical Skills: Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Superset, or similar); familiarity with Kobo Toolbox, ODK, or SurveyCTO. • AI/Analytics: Knowledge of machine learning or data automation is an advantage. • UX/UI: Ability to design simple, user-friendly interfaces. • Testing & QA: Experience in testing digital tools for usability and performance. • Communication: Clear communication of technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. • Collaboration: Ability to work independently in a diverse, global team. • Knowledge of Microsoft Power tools (e.g., power automate).
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
Notes:
This UN Volunteer assignment will support 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 when you developed a dashboard for data visualization? | This question assesses your hands-on experience with dashboard development. | Discuss the tools you used, what you learned, and the impact of your work. |
| How would you approach integrating AI features into a dashboard? | This question evaluates your understanding of AI applications in data analysis. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with usability testing in digital applications. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you maintain collaboration within a diverse global team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you handled a challenging project deadline? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when working on multiple projects simultaneously? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or methods do you use for data visualization, and why do you prefer them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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