Support in Data Analysis and Data Management Solutions for UNODC

Support PCCP with data analysis and data management solutions.

UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

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Application deadline in 4 days: Wednesday 15 Jul 2026 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support PCCP with data analysis and data management solutions.

You have:

Degree or ongoing studies in law, social sciences, information systems, data science, computer science, or related fields.
Experience or academic background in research, data analysis, or systems analysis.
Understanding of data management, digital systems, or IT solutions is an asset.
Strong analytical and writing skills with attention to detail.
Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into structured reports.

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Details

This assignment supports PCCP’s efforts to strengthen its internal data systems and training infrastructure. The work contributes to improving evidence-based decision-making, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting better data governance and digital transformation within UNODC-supported programmes.

The Online Volunteers will support PCCP in strengthening its training and data management systems through research, analysis, and documentation. The assignment will focus on two complementary areas: IT solution development support and data management analysis.

The Online Volunteers will work under the supervision of PCCP staff and support with:

Review existing data collection processes, databases, reporting systems, and workflows related to seizure and interception data.
Map key data flows and identify gaps or inefficiencies.
Conducting a two-pages-long assessment document during a period of one month of PCCP’s existing seizure and interception data collection processes, databases, reporting systems, workflows, and information management practices.
Provide recommendations on data governance, reporting, and analytics improvements aligned with UN standards in the form of a report (5 pages).

Deliverables: - A two-pages-long assessment document of PCCP’s existing seizure and interception data collection processes, databases, reporting systems, workflows, and information management practices. - A five-pages-long report advising PCCP management on best practices and solutions for PCCP in seizure and interception data collection processes, databases, reporting systems, workflows, and information management practices.

Coordination and logistics

Work will be conducted remotely with periodic virtual check-ins with PCCP focal points.

Degree or ongoing studies in law, social sciences, information systems, data science, computer science, or related fields.
Experience or academic background in research, data analysis, or systems analysis.
Understanding of data management, digital systems, or IT solutions is an asset.
Strong analytical and writing skills with attention to detail.
Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into structured reports.

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Potential interview questions

Can you explain a time when you had to analyze a large dataset?	The interviewer is interested in your analytical skills and approaches to data interpretation.	Detail the context, your approach to analyzing the data, and the impact of your findings.
Describe how you would map key data flows in a data management system.	This question assesses your understanding of data management processes and methodologies.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to identify gaps in data collection processes?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure the accuracy and reliability of your data analysis?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a report you have written based on data analysis?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What digital tools or software are you proficient in for data analysis?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain how you would approach a project that requires synthesizing information from various sources.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss a time when you had to work on a remote team. How did you manage communication?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.