SDG Data Analysis and Reporting Associate, Bhopal, India

Description of assignment title

SDG Data Analysis and Reporting Associate

General

Assignment country

India

Duty stations

Bhopal

Work location

On UN premises

Expected start date

12/01/2026

Duration

6 months

Sustainable Development Goal

5. Gender equality

Host entity

UNWomen IND

Modality

Onsite

Type

National

Volunteer category

Associate UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule

Full-time

Number of Assignments

1

Details

Mission and objectives

UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. UN Women supports Member States in developing and implementing laws, policies, programmes and services that advance women's rights and gender equality. In Madhya Pradesh, UN Women works with state government departments, local governments, academic institutions, civil society organizations and development partners to strengthen gender-responsive governance, women's safety, economic empowerment, gender-responsive disaster risk reduction, and the localization and monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The assignment will contribute to evidence-based policy making and monitoring of SDG progress through gender-responsive budgeting and data-driven programming.

Context

The Government of Madhya Pradesh is strengthening its efforts to integrate SDG monitoring into planning, budgeting and programme implementation. UN Women is supporting the development of gender-responsive SDG tracking systems, including the alignment of Gender Budget Statements with SDG indicators, departmental monitoring frameworks, and evidence-based reporting on gender equality outcomes. To support this work, UN Women seeks a National UN Associate Volunteer who will contribute to data collection, analysis, visualization and report preparation related to gender-responsive budgeting, SDG monitoring, women's empowerment and inclusion. The volunteer will assist in compiling and analysing data from government Management Information Systems (MIS), national surveys, administrative datasets and programme reports, and support the preparation of policy briefs, knowledge products, presentations and reports for state government stakeholders and development partners. The assignment provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in public policy, data analytics, gender equality programming, SDG localization and results-based management while contributing to the achievement of Agenda 2030 in Madhya Pradesh.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of Policy Specialist (State Lead, Madhya Pradesh), the UN Associate Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

A: SDG Data Analysis

• Support the collection, compilation and validation of SDG-related datasets from government departments and publicly available databases.
• Assist in analysing data related to SDGs with a particular focus on SDG 5 and gender-responsive indicators across 17 SDGs.
• Support the preparation of statistical tables, trend analyses, dashboards and data visualizations.
• Support maintenance of databases and tracking systems.
• Support quality assurance and consistency checks for data and reports.

B: Research and Evidence Generation

• Assist in conducting literature reviews, policy reviews and background research related
• Support the compilation of best practices, case studies and evidence from national and international experiences.
• Contribute to the preparation of analytical briefs and policy notes.

C: Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation

• Assist in developing results frameworks, indicator tracking matrices and monitoring tools.
• Support documentation of programme achievements, lessons learned and impact stories.
• Contribute to drafting presentations, briefing notes and meeting summaries.

D: Stakeholder Coordination

• Assist in coordinating data requests and follow-up with government departments, academic institutions and implementing partners.
• Support the organization of consultations, workshops and review meetings related to SDG monitoring and gender-responsive governance.
• Participate in meetings and document key discussions and action points.

Eligibility criteria

Age

18 - 80

Required experience

1 month

Donor priorities

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Nationality

Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.

Additional eligibility criteria

This assignment is funded by the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and therefore only students currently enrolled at KIIT University are eligible to apply. Students from Scheduled Tribes communities are especially encouraged to apply.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience

1 month

Languages

English, Level: Working knowledge, Required Hindi, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Required education level

Bachelor's degree in (Currently enrolled) in Public Policy/ Economics/Statistics or other relevant field

Competencies and values

• Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Building Trust • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Communication • Creativity • Empowering Others • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Judgement and Decision-making • Knowledge Sharing • Leadership • Managing Performance • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Self-Management • Technological Awareness • Vision • Working in Teams

Skills and experience

Demonstrated interest and/or experience in: • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and development policy. • Gender equality and women's empowerment. • Research, data analysis and evidence generation. • Monitoring and evaluation. • Public finance, gender budgeting, or governance issues. • Preparation of analytical reports and presentations. Previous volunteer experience and/or experience with another culture (e.g., studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded. Skills in: • MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word. • Data analysis and visualization tools. • Quantitative and qualitative research methods. • Data compilation and management. • Strong writing and communication skills.

Area(s) of expertise

Community development, Economics, poverty reduction, livelihoods, Information technology and telecommunications

Driving license

Other information

Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.

Living conditions and remarks

Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, offers a comfortable and affordable living environment with access to quality housing, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and modern amenities. Bhopal combines a rich cultural heritage with a relatively low cost of living compared to larger metropolitan cities in India. The city is well connected through domestic air, rail, and road networks, providing convenient access to major cities across the country. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions. You can check full entitlements at https://app.unv.org/calculator For information specific to your assignment, please see below:

• Monthly Voluntary Living Allowance (VLA): INR 56,126.74
• Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 350 (equivalent in INR)
• Relocation costs: $175 at the beginning and end of the assignment if the duty station is outside of commuting distance (as determined by UNV)
• Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment): $120 for each month served, paid on completion of contract
• Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for health, life, and malicious acts
• Annual leave: 2.5 days per month
• Learning: Access to UNV's learning and career development resources.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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