Online Volunteer for Sustainable Energy Academy

Job Posting Organization:
The UNDP Sustainable Energy Hub is a collaborative network that partners with countries to transform energy systems through an integrated agenda focused on policy, technology, and financial shifts that promote sustainable economic development. The organization aims to help countries build net-zero, people-centered societies driven by a just and sustainable energy transition. Established to mobilize partners and enable access to sustainable energy for 500 million additional people by 2025, the UNDP Sustainable Energy Hub is committed to leaving no one behind. The organization operates globally, addressing the challenges posed by the current geopolitical context while striving to accelerate the transformation of energy systems in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Job Overview:
The position of Online Volunteer for the Sustainable Energy Academy involves supporting the Academy in updating and refining statistical content, infographics, and datasets for its e-learning modules. Volunteers will play a crucial role in ensuring data accuracy, enhancing contextual clarity, and preparing visualization-ready datasets that align with the Sustainable Energy Hub’s integrated Energy for Development approach. This role is essential for the Academy's mission to create a strong global community of experts and practitioners in energy as an enabler for development, connecting energy with critical nexus topics such as water management, food resilience, finance, health, employment, social protection, climate, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and gender equality. Volunteers will engage in a 10-week assignment that includes updating statistical data, revising infographics, preparing structured datasets, and collaborating with the SEH team to design compelling data narratives.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Each volunteer will be responsible for the following tasks during the 10-week assignment:

• Update and validate statistical data across three e-learning modules to reflect the latest sustainable energy trends and SDG 7 targets.
• Revise over five static infographics, adding explanatory footnotes and contextual insights to improve accessibility for policymakers and practitioners.
• Prepare structured datasets (20-26 datasets) that are compatible with the UNDP Data Viz Library’s requirements, ensuring proper formatting and adherence to metadata standards for seamless integration into interactive charts.
• Collaborate with the SEH team to design data narratives that highlight the intersection of energy with water, finance, gender equality, and climate resilience, utilizing the UNDP library’s visualization templates.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure that datasets and visuals adhere to UNDP’s accessibility and open-data principles.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidates for this position should possess expertise in data analysis, research, and technical writing. They should have a strong understanding of sustainable energy trends and the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG

• Additionally, candidates should demonstrate proficiency in data visualization and familiarity with UNDP’s accessibility and open-data principles. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment are essential.

Educational Background:
Candidates are expected to have a background in fields related to data analysis, environmental science, sustainable development, or a related discipline. A degree or equivalent experience in these areas will be beneficial for understanding the context and requirements of the Sustainable Energy Academy's initiatives.

Experience:
Volunteers should have prior experience in data analysis, research, and technical writing. Experience working with statistical data and infographics, particularly in the context of sustainable energy or development, will be advantageous. Familiarity with e-learning platforms and capacity-building initiatives is also desirable.

Languages:
While there are no specific language requirements mentioned, proficiency in English is mandatory due to the nature of the work and the need for clear communication. Additional languages relevant to the regions of focus may be considered beneficial but are not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This is a remote volunteer position, and the duration of the assignment is 10 weeks. Volunteers will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Sustainable Energy Hub at UNDP and contribute to the Sustainable Energy Academy initiative, which aims to develop a capacity-building platform promoting clean and just energy solutions. This role offers a unique chance to engage with a global network of experts and practitioners, enhancing professional development and contributing to meaningful change in sustainable energy access.