Strategy & Impact Volunteer Humanitech Research VIC

North Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ongoing volunteer positionWeekdays flexible timingInternet connection and a phoneMust be able to commit to at least 6 hours across a work week on a regular basisWork remotely or from the officePlease list your times and days of availability on the application formWhy Choose to volunteer with Red CrossYou can help improve lives and create a positive impact in your communityIts an opportunity to enhance your skills & knowledge & gain new experiencesYoull be helping Red Cross to support vulnerable people across AustraliaThe programHumanitech is an initiative of Australian Red Cross working at the intersection of humanitarian action and collaboration with partners across sectors we are developing unique insights into the social implications of frontier technologies creating or amplifying solutions with the greatest potential for social impact and influencing so that technology serves humanity by putting the needs of people at the Humanitech Research Volunteer supports the Humanitech team with its current research activities and priorities across a variety of projects analysing qualitative data and preparing summaries of research and related opportunityFor this role possessing strong qualitative desktop research skills is essential as youll be responsible for investigating and synthesizing a wide range of information and ideas. Working closely with the Humanitech team youll bring your effective verbal and written communication skills to a range of research projects from topic briefs horizon scans literature reviews and other desktop projects and be able to communicate these insights clearly and concisely across diverse Cross will ensure you have training ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the worlds largest humanitarian network. The impactAs a volunteer you will help to advance Humanitechs strategic mission to harness technology for community benefit by embedding emerging insights and knowledge and foresight practices into our work. Anticipating emerging trends your work will help to enhance our adaptive capacity and foster a resilient adaptive and future-focused approach to humanitarian innovation to address evolving community needs. Application requirementsFor this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check which will be organised through Red role will also require you to hold or apply for a Working With Children Check or Working With Vulnerable People Check depending on your State/Territory. Red Cross can assist you to apply for this check Further informationTo find out more about this opportunity please contact the Humanitech team at you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities please visit our website