Y-MAP data collection in the Asia Pacific region (Fiji)

Support data collection for youth organization locations

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UNESCO Bangkok

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Home-based; Fiji

Volunteering Communications & PR

Application deadline 5 years ago: Tuesday 8 Jun 2021 at 18:00 UTC

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Overview

Support data collection for youth organization locations

You have:

Experience in data collecting and communication is required.
Passion for community development is needed.
Volunteers needed: 2.
Commitment of 1-5 hours per week for 4 weeks is required.

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UNESCO Bangkok Office invites young people who are living around the world to be volunteers on the Asia-Pacific Interagency Network on Youth to reach out to youth organizations and collect Y-MAP data. Y-Map includes database maintenance, updating youth organization status, request for the latitude and longitude of a youth organization which currently captures 1634+ organizations and covers 30+ countries, and the development of a layer for individuals. Data collection Online Volunteers will support includes reaching out to youth organizations and requesting the latitude and longitude of youth organization location in each country, in order to get an accurate location. The batch will be from June to July 2021.

Outreach and advocacy
Other communications related experience

Asia-Pacific Interagency Network on Youth (APINY) is a platform where youth organizations may be able to do some collaborations, share their stories and opportunities for other young people. APINY also acts as a channel for 'Youth Interest' in particular to match group/s in their area working on relevant issues. The aim of this platform is to strengthen different partnerships and knowledge exchanges among United Nations (UN) entities, Civil Society Organizations (CSO), and the Youth. Also, the goal is to implement or strengthen policies that provide opportunities for young people to build their capacities and contribute to development in the context of the Asia-Pacific region’s social, economic, and environmental challenges.
Volunteers: 2 needed
1-5 hours per week / 4 weeks

The task requires candidates with skills and experience in data collecting and communication. This requires highly motivated candidates who are passionate about community development.
Fiji
English, Fijian, Hindi

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Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of a time you collected data for a project?	This question aims to assess your practical experience in data collection.	Describe the project, your role, and the methods you employed to gather data.
How do you communicate effectively with different stakeholders?	The interviewer wants to understand your communication strategy with diverse audiences.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to work in the youth and community development sector?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to advocate for a cause. What was your approach?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you ensure accurate data collection in a multicultural environment?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.