Online Volunteer

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, established in 196

• UNFPA operates in over 150 countries, focusing on reproductive health care, gender equality, and the empowerment of women and youth. The organization aims to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA has been active in South Sudan since 2006, with a full Country Office established in 2012, working closely with various stakeholders to strengthen health systems and improve access to reproductive health services.

Job Overview:
The Online Volunteer position at UNFPA involves supporting the organization's humanitarian program in South Sudan by developing high-quality static and interactive maps that illustrate program coverage, service availability, and population needs. The volunteer will produce user-friendly dashboards and visual summaries to aid in analysis and reporting, compile and harmonize datasets, and support spatial analysis to inform planning and prioritization. This role is crucial for enhancing the visibility of UNFPA's work and ensuring that data is effectively communicated to stakeholders. The volunteer will also contribute to data quality assurance processes and assist in developing templates and guidance for standardizing visualization formats across teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Online Volunteer include:

• Developing high-quality static and interactive maps that illustrate humanitarian program coverage and service availability.
• Producing user-friendly dashboards, infographics, and visual summaries to support analysis and reporting.
• Compiling, cleaning, and harmonizing datasets from various sources to ensure consistency and usability.
• Supporting spatial analysis of needs and service delivery coverage to inform planning and targeting.
• Generating visual products for situation reports, donor reports, and presentations.
• Maintaining and updating geospatial datasets and mapping layers relevant to UNFPA programs.
• Collaborating with teams to identify priority indicators and visualization needs.
• Contributing to data quality assurance by identifying inconsistencies and proposing corrective measures.
• Supporting inter-agency information management initiatives and ensuring alignment with data standards. 1
• Developing templates and guidance notes for standardizing visualization formats. 1
• Providing mentorship or technical support to partners on data visualization techniques. 1
• Ensuring all visual products adhere to UNFPA branding and ethical data use standards.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the Online Volunteer position include proficiency in data visualization tools and software, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work with geospatial data. The candidate should have experience in producing maps and visual products, as well as familiarity with humanitarian data standards. Additionally, the volunteer should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Educational Background:
Candidates for the Online Volunteer position should have a background in fields such as geography, data science, public health, or a related area. A degree or relevant coursework in these fields is preferred, along with experience in data visualization and mapping techniques.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have prior experience in data visualization, mapping, or related fields. Experience working in humanitarian contexts or with international organizations is an asset. The volunteer should be comfortable working with datasets and have a strong understanding of spatial analysis.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly those relevant to the South Sudan context, is considered an asset and would be beneficial for effective communication.

Additional Notes:
This is an online volunteering assignment, which allows for flexibility in working hours. The position is part-time and may require a commitment of several hours per week. The volunteer will work under the supervision of the UNFPA South Sudan Emergency Coordinator and will be expected to deliver high-quality outputs in a timely manner. There are no specific details provided regarding compensation, as this is a volunteer role.