Research and analyse COVID-19 social misinformation for UNDP Sudan

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Volunteers will review, categorise and tag raw social media data (in Excel), to identify: 1) Trends driving discussion, sentiment of those trends, any notable discussion or aspects of them. 2) COVID-19 rumor/misinformation trends, ranking and categorising raw data, with notable examples highlighted. 3) COVID-19 disinformation – false information/accusations being deployed against official entities. The task can be best equated to data review/processing and analysis.

• Research

• Public information and reporting

  As in many countries, social media-driven misinformation around COVID-19 is a significant issue in Sudan, posing a threat to health. UNDP Sudan regularly produces social media sentiment reports, covering a range of social, economic and political issues. With COVID-19 dominating online conversation, misinformation and rumours have been common – from incorrect health information to political disinformation. As part of listening to Sudan’s citizens’ concerns and views, UNDP Sudan seeks a team of 3 bilingual Arabic and English-speaking volunteers to review, assess and analyse social media content for trends, sentiment and misinformation. Volunteers will be urgently analysing substantial amounts of raw, complex data in a small team, and identifying/reporting results. The findings will be used to assist in the development of public outreach regarding COVID-19, and efforts to fight misinformation at a national level.

• Volunteers: 3 needed

• 6-10 hours per week / 2 weeks

  Fluency in Arabic and a strong command of English are essential, as is familiarity with social media, and experience in research and analysis. Knowledge in health and politics will be a strong advantage.

• Sudan

• English, Arabic