Research data in support of DPIDG programme implementation, activities under purview of the Digital Government Branch

Contribute to research and analysis on digital government initiatives

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Application deadline 5 years ago: Monday 21 Sep 2020 at 04:00 UTC

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Overview

Contribute to research and analysis on digital government initiatives

You have:

Knowledge of English is required, knowledge of any other official UN language is an advantage
Understanding of public policy, public administration, and e-government
Research and analytical skills
IT skills, knowledge of statistical programming and tools of analysis is an advantage
Skills in statistical and data analysis, knowledge of complex network analysis is an advantage
Communication skills, proven by assessments, papers, articles, essays written in English

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Details

The research will be compiled online with guidance from the Digital Government Branch (DGB). Online Volunteers can expect weekly communication with Staff and be part of an online group who are doing similar assignments with different regions. The research will be on: digital development worldwide; how governments are using technologies, especially recent technologies, to deliver public services online; opportunities and challenges particularly for developing countries and vulnerable groups; analytical papers and wherever possible analysis based on data; comparative analysis across countries and regions.

Research
Database design, administration and maintenance

The main objective of the assignments is to contribute to implementation of the ongoing programme activities, including research and data analysis. This research will support us in gaining valuable insights on the challenges developing countries are currently facing, thus being able to make recommendations to help in the improvement of delivery of public online services, for example. It will also be the cornerstone of our next E-Government Survey. Thanks to the support of volunteers, UNDESA was one of the ten winners of the “Online Volunteering Award 2013” announced by the UNV programme in November 2013, in recognition of the effort undertaken by the Data Team of the UN E-Government Survey 2014, led by the Digital Government Branch of DPIDG.
Volunteers: 25 needed
11-20 hours per week / 12 weeks

Knowledge of English is required, knowledge of any other official UN language is an advantage Understanding of public policy, public administration, and e-government Research and analytical skills IT skills, knowledge of statistical programming and tools of analysis is an advantage Skills in statistical and data analysis, knowledge of complex network analysis is an advantage Communication skills, proven by assessments, papers, articles, essays written in English
Global
English, French, Spanish

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Can you describe a research project you have worked on?	This question helps understand your experience and approach to research.	Provide a concise overview of the project, your role, and the outcomes.
How do you handle tight deadlines in your research work?	The interviewer is assessing your ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively.	Pro members can see the explanation.
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