Remote Volunteering Opportunity with the United Nations Population Fund in Data Collection and Organization
Applicant criteria
- NationalityNo specific nationality required
- Age18 - 60
- GenderBoth
Opportunity description
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has announced an online volunteering opportunity for 2026 in research, data collection, and knowledge management to support its Data and Analytics Team in Kenya. The assignment will last 6 weeks, requiring 11 to 15 hours of volunteering per week.
The opportunity aims to collect and organize official documents and reports related to population and housing censuses worldwide by researching government websites and statistical databases and documenting information using Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Drive. This work will contribute to developing a knowledge base that supports researchers and statistical institutions.
The volunteer will help locate population census documents from the 2020 and 2030 census rounds, categorize them, verify their sources and links, and attend regular online meetings with the team.
Benefits
Volunteer remotely from anywhere in the world.
Collaborate with the UNFPA Data and Analytics Team.
Gain practical experience in researching and collecting information from government and official sources.
Develop knowledge management and document and data organization skills.
Gain experience using Google Sheets and Google Drive.
Learn about international statistical databases and population censuses.
Strengthen documentation and source verification skills.
Participate in online meetings with the team.
Contribute to an international project that supports the development of statistical systems.
Receive a certificate of appreciation upon successful completion of the online volunteering assignment, in accordance with United Nations Volunteers (UNV) regulations.
Duties & responsibilities
The volunteer will support the updating and organization of knowledge resources related to population and housing censuses. Responsibilities include:
Conducting online research on the official websites of national statistical offices.
Searching regional statistical portals and open data repositories.
Collecting official documents and reports related to the 2020 and 2030 population census rounds.
Downloading and organizing documents according to the established filing system.
Collecting documents related to census planning, governance, and management.
Gathering questionnaires and tools used in field census operations.
Organizing documentation related to data processing and quality assurance.
Collecting final census reports and thematic analyses of census results.
Recording document metadata using Excel or Google Sheets.
Applying standardized file naming and classification conventions.
Verifying the validity of Google Drive links and ensuring that documents are accessible.
Participating in a two-hour online orientation meeting at the beginning of the assignment.
Attending a one-hour weekly follow-up meeting.
Maintaining regular communication with the team via email and Google Workspace tools.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Possess good online research and information-gathering skills.
Be able to locate government publications and official documents.
Have knowledge of how to search statistical databases and specialized websites.
Be proficient in using Google Sheets and Google Drive.
Be able to organize files and document data accurately.
Be able to use online translation tools when needed.
Have a working proficiency in English.
Be able to work independently and meet deadlines.
Be available to volunteer for 11 to 15 hours per week over a period of 6 weeks.
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Remote Volunteering Opportunity with the United Nations Population Fund in Data Collection and Organization