Research and Documentation Assistant

Support the work of the Tribal Development team.

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Application deadline 7 months ago: Thursday 30 Oct 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support the work of the Tribal Development team.

You have:

  • Demonstrated interest in tribal issues and familiarity with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is required.
  • Prior experience of working on projects related to tribal development or Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is desirable.
  • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong sense of collaborative work and interpersonal skills.

Contract

This is a UNV National University contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National University contracts.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a situation where you had to gather and analyze data for a project? This question assesses your data collection and analytical skills. Provide a clear example highlighting your methods and outcomes.
Tell us about your understanding of tribal development issues. Why are they important? The interviewer seeks to evaluate your knowledge in the domain. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you approach creating a factsheet or case study? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you have worked collaboratively in a team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you think is the role of volunteerism in community development? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where your creativity helped solve a problem. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to maintain an organized repository of data and documentation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure that your work promotes knowledge sharing and accessibility? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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