Support with research investment
Support UNDP Mozambique with investment research and data validation.
Overview
Support UNDP Mozambique with investment research and data validation.
You have:
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel for data entry, organization, and monitoring.
- Capable of gathering and synthesizing information from multiple sources.
- Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy.
- Genuine interest in economics, development, finance, or investment topics.
- Comfortable communicating professionally with diverse stakeholders including government officials and private sector representatives.
Contract
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Context
UNDP Mozambique is exploring investment activity across sectors and regions of Mozambique as part of its broader economic analysis work. This involves systematically identifying, documenting, and organizing investment-related information to support ongoing research and planning within the country programme.
The UN Volunteer will support this initiative by sourcing investment data from multiple stakeholders and validating accuracy through direct engagement.
Working Conditions:
Location: Remote
Team Structure: UN Volunteers will work under the supervision of the Senior Economist, Economist and Research and Data Analyst within UNDP Mozambique's Economic Advisory Team.
Communication: Regular meetings with the Economic Advisory Team to discuss progress, troubleshoot challenges, and receive guidance.
Support: Ongoing feedback and mentoring from the supervising team members.
Key Responsibilities:
Source and aggregate investment data across sectors and geographic regions. Find investment information from government reports, company websites, news sources, and databases, then organize it by sector (agriculture, energy, manufacturing, tourism etc.) and province.
Review data for accuracy and completeness. Check all collected information for errors, missing details, or conflicting figures. Flag discrepancies that need follow-up.
Validate data through directly contracting stakeholders. Contact investment entities and government agencies via email, phone, or meetings to confirm information is correct and gather missing details.
Maintain organized Excel datasets. Input verified information into well-structured spreadsheets with clear columns (Company Name, Sector, Investment Amount, Year, Province, Source, Status, etc). Ensure consistency in formatting and data entry.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel for data entry, organization, and monitoring. Able to identify errors or inconsistencies in datasets.
Capable of gathering and synthesizing information from multiple sources (government reports, websites, databases, news articles, organizational records) and organizing it logically. Clear written and spoken communication skills. Able to work independently and follow instructions carefully.
Demonstrated interest in economics, development, finance, or investment topics. Experience or coursework in related areas is beneficial but genuine curiosity and willingness to learn are most important.
Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy. Comfortable communicating professionally with diverse stakeholders including government officials, private sector representatives, and multilateral development banks. Proactive problem-solver. Genuine interest in development work and understanding how economies grow.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a time when you had to validate data from different sources? | This question assesses your ability to work with multiple data sources and ensure accuracy. | Discuss a specific instance where you encountered discrepancies and how you resolved them. |
| Describe a situation where you found an error in data entry. What steps did you take to address it? | The interviewer is interested in your attention to detail and problem-solving skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when working with large datasets? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What attracts you to the field of investment and economic development? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you communicated complex information effectively to a varied audience. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that your research is comprehensive and accurate? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools have you used for data management and validation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging research task you faced and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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