Y-MAP data collection in the Asia Pacific region (Pakistan)
Support Y-MAP data collection by reaching out to youth organizations
Overview
Support Y-MAP data collection by reaching out to youth organizations
You have:
- Experience in data collecting and communication.
- Passionate about community development.
- Ability to work 1-5 hours per week for 4 weeks.
- Fluency in English and Urdu.
Contract
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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.
Pakistan
- English, Urdu
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully collected data from a diverse group of individuals? | This question assesses your experience and approach to data collection from varied sources. | Outline the situation, your strategy, how you handled challenges, and the outcome. |
| What motivates you to volunteer for youth and community development projects? | Interviewers seek to understand your passion and commitment to community-oriented work. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle outreach to youth organizations in multiple countries? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |