WBGFN programs and activities are run by our members for our members. Our volunteers are members from around the world who dedicate their time, talents and energy to giving back. Volunteering at WBGFN is not only a great opportunity to use your skills and experience for the benefit of the WBG and wider communities, but also to learn new skills, enhance your professional development, and boost your social life. WBGFN volunteers work in an extraordinarily wide range of positions, from event organization and database management to branding and graphic design. Browse the descriptions of what the main WBGFN teams do below and register to volunteer based on your personal and professional interests. These detailed descriptions are only to be used as a guide and can be adapted to suit the individual’s skill and time commitment.
Get Involved—Resource Management & Development Team
- Build and maintain internal systems and processes for knowledge management
- Establish and conduct regular assessment and program evaluations and utilize data to improve programs and activities continuously
- Maintain and enhance the membership database
Please complete Volunteer Registration Form and our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to discuss the opportunities.
Browse the Resource Management and Development volunteer positions
Data Management Specialist
| Activity Group: Resource Management & Development | Position: Data Management Specialist |
| Reports to: WBFN Coordinator | Supervises: N/A |
General Description
The Resource Management Team members provide support to various WBFN program teams and assist in optimizing the effectiveness of WBFN operations in the areas of knowledge management, database management and monitoring and evaluation of programs. The Data Management Specialist supports and guides WBFN team leads in establishing and formulating efficient procedures for data collection, handling and analyses for various WBFN programs
Job tasks and responsibilities
- Create procedures for effective data management
- Train volunteers to implement efficient procedures for data collection, handling, and analyses
- Formulate techniques for quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data
- Establish procedures for data sharing and provide training
- Support teams in use of data systems and ensure adherence to organization standards
Qualitative requirements
- Good understanding of databases, data administration and management functions (collection, analysis, distribution etc.)
- Familiarity with modern database and information system technologies
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access etc.)
Educational requirements
- Level and type of education may vary for the position; however, a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or relevant field with previous experience in the area would be an asset.
Work environment
Work is generally performed within an office and remotely
Approximate volunteer hours
In-Office: 4-6 hours per week
Benefits of position
Volunteer opportunities are always open to WBFN members who are looking for ways to acquire experience and/or contribute to supporting WBFN’s work with WBG families.
The Data Management Specialist collaborates with people from different backgrounds, and works with various programs within WBFN. Volunteering as a Data Management Specialist is an avenue to gain technical expertise in an organization of great diversity, hone communication, intercultural and interpersonal skills, make friends and grow your global network.
Interested? Please complete the Volunteer Registration Form and our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to discuss this or other suitable opportunities
Data Management Support
| Activity Group: Resource Management Team | Position: Data Management Support |
| Reports to: Program Team Lead | Supervises: N/A |
General Description
The Resource Management Team members provide support to various WBFN program teams and assist in optimizing the effectiveness of WBFN operations in the areas of knowledge management, database management and monitoring and evaluation of programs. The Data Management Support volunteer is responsible for assisting the assigned team lead to conduct efficient procedures for data collection, handling and analysis.
Job tasks and responsibilities
- Help assigned team lead to maintain and enhance the database to improve quality of data in terms of accuracy, relevance and timeliness
- Assist program teams to record, manage and preserve data in a safe and accessible manner
- Work collaboratively with different teams to strengthen integration and cross-learning in programs
- Assist team leads in developing key reports
Qualitative requirements
- Analytical and organizational skills
- Good command of English and report writing skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
Educational requirements
Level and type of education may vary for the position.
Work environment
Work is generally performed within an office and remotely.
Approximate volunteer hours
In-Office: 4-6 hours per week
Remote: 2-4 hours per week
Benefits of position
Volunteer opportunities are always open to WBFN members who are looking for ways to acquire experience and/or contribute to supporting WBFN’s work with WBG families.
The Data Management team member collaborates with people from different backgrounds, and works with various programs within WBFN. Volunteering in a support role in the Data Management Team is an avenue to gain technical expertise in an organization of great diversity, hone communication, intercultural and interpersonal skills, make friends and grow your global network.
Interested? Please complete the Volunteer Registration Form and our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to discuss this or other suitable opportunities
Knowledge Management Specialist
| Activity Group: Resource Management & Development | Position: Knowledge Management Specialist |
| Reports to: WBFN Coordinator | Supervises: N/A |
General Description
Job tasks and responsibilities
- Develop the program-wide knowledge management strategy including systems for capturing, organizing and developing information
- Develop systems and processes for easy access and use of data, learning, knowledge (internal and external) sharing
- Formulate techniques for quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data
- Train and coach team leads, volunteers and members on best practice approaches for information sharing and knowledge management
Qualitative requirements
- Prior experience in knowledge management and organizational learning would be an asset
- Good understanding of database systems, categorizing and collating documents
- Familiarity with developing and delivering knowledge sharing programs
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Access etc.)
- Proven research, planning, and organizational skills
Educational requirements
- Level and type of education may vary for the position; however, a bachelor’s degree or certification in Knowledge Management or relevant field with previous experience in the area would be an asset.
Work environment
Work is generally performed within an office and remotely
Approximate volunteer hours
6-10 hours per week, in-office and remote work
Benefits of position
Volunteer opportunities are always open to WBGFN members who are looking for ways to acquire experience and/or contribute to supporting WBGFN’s work with WBG families.
The Knowledge Management Specialist collaborates with people from different backgrounds, and works with various programs within WBGFN. Volunteering as a Knowledge Management Specialist is an avenue to gain technical expertise in an organization of great diversity, hone communication, intercultural and interpersonal skills, make friends and grow your global network.
Interested? Please complete the Volunteer Registration Form and our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to discuss this or other suitable opportunities.
Knowledge Management Support
| Activity Group: Resource Management Team | Position: Knowledge Management Support |
| Reports to: Program Team Lead | Supervises: N/A |
General Description
The Resource Management Team members provide support to various WBGFN program teams and assist in optimizing the effectiveness of WBGFN operations in the areas of knowledge management, database management and monitoring and evaluation of programs.
The main activities for the Knowledge Management Team are to define and update the Knowledge Management repository and structure for WBGFN; support & monitor implementation of proper knowledge management within each WBGFN team; foster efficient knowledge sharing among WBGFN teams and members; and establish and monitor a shared calendar and collaboration platform.
The Knowledge Management Support role is primarily focused on assisting individual team leads in building and maintaining internal systems, tools and process for knowledge creation, organization and sharing.
Job tasks and responsibilities
- Help team leads to establish and maintain knowledge management processes
- Assist team leads in gathering and organizing key knowledge such as resources, training materials, business processes, templates etc.
- Support and trains team leads and team members for documentation and updating of handbooks/processes.
- Support and monitor knowledge management process and usage of knowledge management tools within each team
- Work collaboratively with different teams to strengthen integration and cross-learning in programs
Qualitative requirements
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
Educational requirements
Level and type of education may vary for the position.
Work environment
Work is generally performed within an office and remotely.
Approximate volunteer hours
6-10 hours per week, in-office and remote work
Benefits of position
Volunteer opportunities are always open to WBGFN members who are looking for ways to acquire experience and/or contribute to supporting WBGFN’s work with WBG families.
The Resource Management team member collaborates with people from different backgrounds, and works with various programs within WBGFN. Volunteering in a Knowledge Management support role is an avenue to gain technical expertise in an organization of great diversity, hone communication, intercultural and interpersonal skills, make friends and grow your global network.
Interested? Please complete the Volunteer Registration Form and our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to discuss this or other suitable opportunities
Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
| Activity Group: Resource Management Team | Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist |
| Reports to: Program Team Lead | Supervises: N/A |
General Description
The Resource Management Team members provide support to various WBGFN program teams and assist in optimizing the effectiveness of WBGFN operations in the areas of knowledge management, database management and monitoring and evaluation of programs.
The main activities for the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team are to define, develop and update M&E processes for WBGFN activities and overall organizational assessments; provide technical support to the teams for monitoring and evaluation of their activities; and support and monitor implementation of M&E processes within each team.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist supports and guides WBGFN teams in the design and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation strategy/framework for key programs at WBGFN.
Job tasks and responsibilities
- Develop key performance indicators and monitoring and evaluation tools and processes
- Set up system for collecting, analyzing and reporting program data, and to sustain the monitoring and evaluation process
- Assist team leads to prepare reports on the program performance
- Provide technical guidance and training for the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation strategy/framework
Qualitative requirements
- Ability to create and implement monitoring and evaluation processes for program activities
- Excellent analytical, research and data collection methodology skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, etc.), database management and survey development (Survey Monkey)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven planning and organizational skills
Educational requirements
Level and type of education may vary for the position; however, a bachelor’s degree with previous experience in the field would be an asset
Work environment
Work is generally performed within an office and remotely
Approximate volunteer hours
6-10 hours per week, in-office and remote work
Benefits of position
Volunteer opportunities are always open to WBGFN members who are looking for ways to acquire experience and/or contribute to supporting WBGFN’s work with WBG families.
The M&E Specialist collaborates with people from different backgrounds, and works with various programs within WBGFN. Volunteering as an M&E Specialist is an avenue to gain technical expertise in an organization of great diversity, hone communication, intercultural and interpersonal skills, make friends and grow your global network.
Interested? Please complete the Volunteer Registration Form and our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to discuss this or other suitable opportunities
Monitoring & Evaluation Support
| Activity Group: Resource Management Team | Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Support |
| Reports to: Program Team Lead | Supervises: N/A |
General Description
The Resource Management Team members provide support to various WBGFN program teams and assist in optimizing the effectiveness of WBGFN operations in the areas of knowledge management, database management and monitoring and evaluation of programs.
The main activities for the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team are to define, develop and update M&E processes for WBGFN activities and overall organizational assessments; provide technical support to the teams for monitoring and evaluation of their activities; and support and monitor implementation of M&E processes with each team.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Support volunteer is responsible for assisting individual program team leads in the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation strategy/framework for key programs at WBGFN.
Job tasks and responsibilities
- Track key performance indicators and utilize monitoring and evaluation tools and processes in place
- Assist assigned team lead in collecting, analyzing and reporting program data, and to sustain the monitoring and evaluation process.
- Assist assigned team lead to prepare reports on the program performance
Qualitative requirements
- Ability to support monitoring and evaluation of program activities
- Strong analytical, research and data collection methodology skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, etc.), database management and survey development (Survey Monkey)
Educational requirements
Level and type of education may vary for the position; however, a Bachelor’s degree with previous experience in the field would be an asset.
Work environment
Work is generally performed within an office and remotely
Approximate volunteer hours
4-8 hours per week, in-office and remote work
Benefits of position
Volunteer opportunities are always open to WBGFN members who are looking for ways to acquire experience and/or contribute to supporting WBGFN’s work with WBG families.
The Resource Management team member collaborates with people from different backgrounds, and works with various programs within WBGFN. Volunteering in a support role in the M&E team is an avenue to gain technical expertise in an organization of great diversity, hone communication, intercultural and interpersonal skills, make friends and grow your global network.
Interested? Please complete the Volunteer Registration Form and our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to discuss this or other suitable opportunities