Support data collection and research on plastic waste management situation for UNDP Ukraine

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We are looking for an Online Volunteer to support the project "Plastic waste management at the local level" with data collection on plastic waste management situation in the oblasts of Ukraine. The assignment envisages support with data collection through online research, review of statistical data, reports and other documents, communication with waste collection/recycling/upcycling stations, as well as primary analysis and consolidation of data. Communication with the project manager and the team will be done via a combination of email exchange and Skype/Zoom calls.

• Research

• Business management, marketing and tourism

  The Online Volunteers will support the work of the project "Plastic waste management at the local level". The outcome of the project aligns with the circular economy principles and aims at the increased plastic avoidance, recycling, reuse and secondary use of materials via the creation of the sustainable consumption and disposal habits among consumers, responsible plastic management practices among companies and awareness of small and medium enterprises (SME) about the business model of plastics recycling and reuse. Long-term benefits include air and water quality protection, litter reduction, resource conservation, improved public health and climate change mitigation. Through this research, the Online Volunteers will contribute to the development of a business case for using plastics as secondary material in Ukraine and to the overal results of the project. The Online Volunteers will be fully credited for their collaboration and a certificate of satisfaction will be issued at the end of the collaboration.

• Volunteers: 2 needed

• 6-10 hours per week / 4 weeks

  Candidates should be native in Ukrainian/Russian and have at least working level of English. Experience of data collection and research is an advantage. Knowledge of MS Office package (Word, Excel) is needed. Guidance will be provided on data sources and approach to work (if needed).

• Ukraine

• English, Ukrainian