Support Updating UNFPA Asia-Pacific Innovation Repository
Support the updating and organization of the Innovation Repository.
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Overview
Support the updating and organization of the Innovation Repository.
You have:
- Experience with research, knowledge management, or information organization
- Good analytical and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and online collaboration tools
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Previous experience with UN agencies, NGOs, research projects, innovation initiatives, or knowledge platforms is an asset
- Interest in international development, innovation, and knowledge sharing
Contract
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UNFPA Asia and the Pacific Regional Office is strengthening knowledge management and innovation-sharing across Country Offices in the region. The Innovation Repository captures innovative practices, pilot projects, partnerships, digital solutions, and programme approaches implemented across the region.
The updated repository will help make innovation knowledge more accessible to UNFPA staff, support cross-country learning and replication of best practices, streamline the collection of information for external visibility opportunities, and contribute to institutional knowledge management efforts. The volunteers’ contributions will directly support regional collaboration, innovation learning, and visibility of impactful initiatives aligned with UNFPA’s mandate.
UNFPA Asia and the Pacific Regional Office (APRO) is seeking online volunteers to support the updating and organization of its Innovation Repository, which contains information on innovation activities implemented by UNFPA Country Offices across the Asia-Pacific region between 2022–2024.
The Online Volunteers will work virtually with the APRO Programme Specialist to:
- Organize, clean, and update repository entries based on information received from Country Offices and existing records.
- Review the submissions for completeness and consistency.
- Consolidate information where relevant, identify missing information, and categorize innovation initiatives.
- Support in the preparation of short summaries or highlights for knowledge-sharing purposes.
Volunteers will coordinate virtually with the Programme Specialist through email and periodic online meetings. They may also collaborate with the other online volunteers assigned to this project. Regular progress updates will be expected. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, or similar data management tools is desirable.
• Experience with research, knowledge management, or information organization • Good analytical and organizational skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and online collaboration tools • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines • Previous experience with UN agencies, NGOs, research projects, innovation initiatives, or knowledge platforms is an asset • Interest in international development, innovation, and knowledge sharing
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you organized a large volume of information efficiently. What was your approach? | To assess your organizational and analytical skills in managing data. | Provide a specific example detailing your strategy and the outcome. |
| Can you share an experience where you had to meet a tight deadline? How did you manage your time? | To evaluate your ability to work independently and manage deadlines. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools do you prefer for online collaboration, and why? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain how you would ensure the completeness and consistency of data in the repository. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever contributed to knowledge management initiatives? What was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in international development, particularly in the area of innovation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to work virtually with a team. What challenges did you face? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with the latest trends in knowledge management and innovation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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