Supporting Secondary Data Review for Evidence-Based Decision-Making

Support the process of Secondary Data Review for analytical insights.

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Application deadline 15 days ago: Monday 25 May 2026 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support the process of Secondary Data Review for analytical insights.

You have:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Economy, Journalism, International Relations, Science, Environment, or other relevant areas.
At least 1 year of experience in analytical function, performing reviews, drafting reports, and briefs.
Strong analytical and writing skills as well as the ability to provide and present data in a concise manner are required.
Knowledge of the international development context (desirable).
Deep understanding of Ukrainian context, awareness about key political and state authorities, and main processes related to recovery and development in Ukraine.
Solid overall computer literacy.

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The Data Team within the Policy and Programme Coherence Unit provides real-time data insights, analytics, and coordination support to inform decision-making processes. Online Volunteers will be supporting the process of Secondary Data Review: reviewing analytical products and tagging them according to the provided analytical framework.

A Secondary Data Review (SDR) is a research technique used to obtain information to create a clear analytical overview. An analyst undertaking an SDR takes into account multiple pieces of secondary data in order to create a coherent as possible picture on a specific topic.

This is an Online/Remote Volunteering opportunity, please read the conditions that apply for Online Volunteering.

The Online Volunteers will be required to support this task daily (3-4 hours per day) on Secondary Data Review in support of UNDP Ukraine's program management activities, in particular, this will require: • Search for relevant data, reports, and publications using defined indicators. • Record sources in the shared tracker with complete metadata to ensure traceability and avoid duplication. • Review logged materials and tag documents, web pages, and reports according to the provided Analytical Framework. • Verify the accuracy and consistency of information during the review; flag outdated or conflicting data for validation. • Translate essential findings (main messages) from Ukrainian to English as needed. • Edit and format Secondary Data Review outputs for clarity and consistency. • Provide reviewed and formatted content for internal knowledge products, including Biweekly Digests, Thematic Digests, Community Profiles, etc.

The Online Volunteers will receive an onboarding training, weekly e-meetings, regular feedback and support with regard to the task.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by an interview.

Free of charge Please consider that Online Volunteers do not receive any volunteer living allowances or any other kind of financial compensation or benefits. For further information please visit this website: https://www.unv.org/become-online-volunteer

Education: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Economy, Journalism, International Relations, Science, Environment, or other relevant areas.

Experience: • At least 1 year of experience in analytical function, performing reviews, drafting reports, and briefs. • Strong analytical and writing skills as well as the ability to provide and present data in a concise manner are required. • Knowledge of the international development context (desirable). • Deep understanding of Ukrainian context, awareness about key political and state authorities, and main processes related to recovery and development in Ukraine. • Solid overall computer literacy.

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Potential interview questions

Describe your experience with Secondary Data Review processes.	The interviewer is assessing your familiarity with the specific research methodology.	Discuss your past experiences and the methodologies you used in detail.
What strategies do you use to ensure accuracy when reviewing data?	The interviewer seeks to understand your analytical skills and attention to detail.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you presented complex data in a clear manner?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize multiple tasks during a data review process?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your understanding of the current recovery and development context in Ukraine?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle conflicting pieces of data during your review?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools or software do you use for data tracking and analysis?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain how you approach translating essential findings from Ukrainian to English.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.