Private Sector Engagement and Research Support for Women Empowerment Awards
Support the Partnerships team and deliver results for the 2026 WEPs Awards.
Overview
Support the Partnerships team and deliver results for the 2026 WEPs Awards.
You have:
- Experience in market / industry research
- Experience in data analysis and visualization
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong translation and writing skills in both Chinese and English
Contract
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In 2026, UN Women Asia Pacific launched the Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards. A competitive process to award the private sector on leading practices in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment, UN Women China is also launching a national process.
The Online Volunteers will support the Partnerships team and is expected to deliver on a timely, quality and results-oriented approach to support the office’s overall efforts vis-à-vis the 2026 WEPs Awards and award ceremony.
The Online Volunteers will support the office’s overall efforts in conducting research, analysis and logistical support in support of private sector engagement efforts particularly around the WEPs Awards.
Key types of tasks will include:
- Supporting the review and preliminary analysis of WEPs Awards application
- Provide support in responding to WEP Awards and WEPs ceremony inquiries;
- Virtually facilitating coordination with external stakeholders on the award evaluation process and WEPs ceremony preparations.
While the volunteer will work remotely, the volunteer is be expected to be online for 16-20 hours per week during regular business hours and able to commit to 12 weeks for this role.
The volunteer will communicate and exchange information with the team over e-mail and other channels. The volunteer will also be expected to participate in virtual team meetings and report to the Public and Private Sector Partnership Specialist.
· Experience in market / industry research; · Experience in data analysis and visualization; · Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); · Strong translation and writing skills in both Chinese and English.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience in market or industry research? | This question assesses the candidate's background in research, which is crucial for the role. | Provide specific examples of market research projects you've worked on. |
| What data analysis tools are you familiar with, and how have you used them? | The interviewer wants to gauge your proficiency with data analysis. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How proficient are you with Microsoft Office programs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Share an example of a successful bilingual communication experience you had. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks and manage your time in a remote work environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced when coordinating with external stakeholders and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to ensure quality and timely outputs for the WEPs Awards? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle multiple inquiries about the WEP Awards at once? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |