Support Research and Digital Knowledge Products
Support research and digital knowledge products for trade policy and facilitation.
Overview
Support research and digital knowledge products for trade policy and facilitation.
You have:
- Have related studies in economics, law, international affairs, public policy, development studies, communications, media, design or a related field
- Have good research, analytical and writing skills
- Be able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
- Be familiar with Microsoft Office or similar working space software
- Be able to work independently and complete agreed tasks within deadlines
- Demonstrate attention to detail when working with data, references and digital materials
- Familiarity with trade policy, foreign direct investment, trade agreements or trade facilitation
- Experience preparing tables, charts, presentations or other visual materials
- Experience supporting websites, e-learning platforms or digital content
- Familiarity with Excel, Canva, PowerPoint, content management systems or statistical software
- Knowledge of economic and development issues in Asia and the Pacific
Contract
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The Trade Policy and Facilitation Section (TPFS), Trade Investment Innovation Division (TIID) of UN-ESCAP conducts research, policy analysis, and capacity-building activities to support member States across the Asia-Pacific.
Through this assignment, Online Volunteers will contribute to the Section's policy research, publications, e-learning courses, capacity-building programmes, and online knowledge resources, helping make relevant information and analytical tools more accessible to policymakers and stakeholders in the region.
This assignment supports SDG 8 (targets 8.1 and 8.2) by contributing to policy research and knowledge products that promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, productivity, and diversification. It also advances SDG 17 (targets 17.10 and 17.11) by supporting evidence-based trade policymaking and knowledge sharing to strengthen an open, rules-based trading system and expand the participation of developing countries in global trade.
Under the guidance of ESCAP Trade Policy and Facilitation Section, the Online Volunteer will undertake the following specific tasks:
Research support • Conduct literature and document reviews on agreed trade and investment topics; • Collect and organize relevant publicly available information and data; • Prepare basic tables, charts and summaries of key findings; and • Draft or edit concise inputs for research notes, policy briefs and other knowledge products. Digital and media support • Support the development and organization of content for selected e-learning materials; • Edit and format text, visuals, presentations and other digital materials; • Review selected webpages and propose improvements to their structure, organization and presentation; and • Prepare content for uploading to ESCAP websites or online learning platforms.
At the beginning of the assignment, the Trade Policy and Facilitation Section will provide the agreed task list, relevant background materials and a workplan. The Online Volunteer should be able to attend regular online meetings to review progress, answer questions and provide feedback on the research output.
The Online Volunteer will be expected to provide brief progress updates and revise outputs based on comments from the team.
The candidate should: - Have related studies in economics, law, international affairs, public policy, development studies, communications, media, design or a related field; - Have good research, analytical and writing skills; - Be able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English; - Be familiar with Microsoft Office or similar working space software; - Be able to work independently and complete agreed tasks within deadlines; and - Demonstrate attention to detail when working with data, references and digital materials.
Additionally, the applicants may have: - Familiarity with trade policy, foreign direct investment, trade agreements or trade facilitation; - Experience preparing tables, charts, presentations or other visual materials; - Experience supporting websites, e-learning platforms or digital content; - Familiarity with Excel, Canva, PowerPoint, content management systems or statistical software; and - Knowledge of economic and development issues in Asia and the Pacific
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time you conducted research on a trade or investment topic. What was your approach? | The interviewer wants to assess your research skills and methodology. | Discuss the topic, your research methods, and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure clarity in your written communications? | This question evaluates your communication skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What digital tools have you used to create content? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain your process for organizing large amounts of data. How do you ensure accuracy? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you've worked independently on a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with policy analysis and its implications? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss a time when you met a tight deadline. How did you manage your time? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you see as the key factors in effective capacity-building programs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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