Support the implementation of the Population Intelligence Hackathon

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Overview

Support the implementation of the Population Intelligence Hackathon.

You have:

• Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, tracking, and follow-up of activities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and professional messages for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while keeping the coordinating team informed.
• Experience coordinating events, workshops, hackathons, or multi-stakeholder initiatives is desirable.
• Familiarity with data, innovation, or development topics is an asset.
• Previous experience supporting UN agencies, international organizations, or multi-partner projects is considered an asset.

Contract

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The UNFPA Data and Analytics Branch is convening the Population Intelligence Hackathon (PopIntel Hack), a multi-partner innovation initiative that brings together data scientists, geospatial analysts, demographers, and developers to co-create data-driven solutions for population and development challenges. The hackathon runs across three thematic tracks and engages 36 participants, 12 mentors, and six partner organizations, including UNFPA, WHO AFRO, WorldPop, Google/PDI, Esri, and IDinsight. Following the launch and closure of registration, the hackathon now enters its implementation phase, which includes mentorship sessions, technical webinars, milestone check-ins, submission and evaluation of solutions, and final presentations and awards. Delivering these activities on schedule requires sustained coordination across participants, mentors, partners, and the organizing team. To support this phase, the UNFPA Data and Analytics Branch is seeking an Online Volunteer with strong project management and communication skills to serve as Project Manager for the hackathon from 1 August to 31 October 2026.

UNFPA is seeking an Online Volunteer with experience in project coordination and stakeholder communication to support the implementation of the Population Intelligence Hackathon. Working under the overall coordination and guidance of the Senior Advisor on Data Analytics and Use, the Project Manager will ensure the timely implementation of planned hackathon activities and maintain regular, clear communication with participants, mentors, and partner organizations through email and the hackathon communication channels. The assignment offers an opportunity to contribute to a high-visibility, multi-partner innovation initiative while gaining experience in coordinating international teams and working alongside leading organizations in the population data ecosystem. Task description

The Online Volunteer will support the Data and Analytics Branch by:

• Maintaining and monitoring the hackathon workplan and activity calendar, ensuring all planned activities are implemented on schedule. • Coordinating the scheduling and logistics of mentorship sessions, webinars, check-ins, and other hackathon events. • Managing day-to-day communication with participants, mentors, and partners via email and the hackathon groups, including announcements, reminders, and responses to routine queries. • Tracking participant and team progress against hackathon milestones and flagging delays or risks to the Senior Advisor on Data Analytics and Use. • Preparing and circulating agendas, meeting notes, and follow-up action points for coordination meetings. • Maintaining up-to-date records of participants, teams, mentors, and partner focal points. • Supporting the preparation of communication materials, updates, and status reports on hackathon progress. • Assisting with the coordination of the submission, evaluation, and awards process at the close of the hackathon. • Supporting ad hoc coordination and administrative tasks related to the implementation of the hackathon, in consultation with the Senior Advisor on Data Analytics and Use.

Expected deliverables

• An up-to-date hackathon workplan and activity tracker maintained throughout the assignment. • Timely implementation of scheduled hackathon activities, including mentorship sessions, webinars, and milestone check-ins. • Regular communications to participants, mentors, and partners through email and hackathon groups. • Meeting agendas, notes, and action point trackers for coordination meetings. • Periodic progress and status reports for the Senior Advisor on Data Analytics and Use. • A brief end-of-assignment report summarizing activities implemented, lessons learned, and recommendations.

Applicants should have: • Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, tracking, and follow-up of activities. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams). • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and professional messages for diverse audiences. • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines simultaneously. • Ability to work independently in a remote setting while keeping the coordinating team informed. • Experience coordinating events, workshops, hackathons, or multi-stakeholder initiatives is desirable. • Familiarity with data, innovation, or development topics is an asset. • Previous experience supporting UN agencies, international organizations, or multi-partner projects is considered an asset.

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