Remote Volunteering Opportunity with the United Nations Population Fund in Research and Data Management
Applicant criteria
- NationalityNo specific nationality required
- Age18 - 60
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- LocationRemotely
- Deadline2026-11-04
Opportunity description
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has announced that applications are now open for an online volunteering opportunity in 2026 in the fields of research, data collection, and knowledge management. The assignment will support UNFPA's Data and Analytics Team in Kenya for six weeks, requiring 11 to 15 hours of volunteering per week.
The opportunity aims to develop a knowledge repository containing official documents and reports related to population and housing censuses worldwide. Volunteers will research government websites and statistical databases, collect and organize documents, and record relevant information using tools such as Google Sheets and Google Drive.
Benefits
Volunteer entirely remotely from anywhere in the world.
Collaborate with the United Nations Population Fund's Data and Analytics Team.
Gain experience in researching and collecting information from government and official sources.
Develop knowledge management, document organization, and data management skills.
Gain practical experience using Google Sheets and Google Drive.
Learn about international statistical systems and population censuses.
Develop data documentation and source and link verification skills.
Participate in regular online meetings with the team.
Gain experience working on an international project related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Receive a certificate of appreciation upon successful completion of the volunteering assignment.
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.
Collecting documents and reports related to the 2020 and 2030 population census rounds.
Researching regional statistical portals and open databases.
Downloading official documents and organizing them within the designated file management system.
Collecting documents related to census planning, management, and governance.
Gathering questionnaires and fieldwork tools used in censuses.
Organizing documents related to data processing and quality assurance.
Collecting final reports and analytical publications on census results.
Documenting information about collected materials using Excel or Google Sheets.
Applying standardized file naming and classification conventions.
Verifying that Google Drive links work correctly and 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.
Communicating 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.
Have access to a stable internet connection.
Be available to volunteer for 11 to 15 hours per week over a period of 6 weeks.
Ready to apply?
Remote Volunteering Opportunity with the United Nations Population Fund in Research and Data Management