Digital Knowledge & Reputation Specialist

World Disaster Center is a global initiative focused on advancing disaster resilience, humanitarian innovation, geospatial intelligence, and knowledge-sharing to support communities affected by disasters and crises.

We are seeking a skilled volunteer to help organize, structure, and strengthen our digital knowledge presence and public documentation.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Digital Knowledge & Reputation Specialist with experience in Wikipedia, Wikidata, online knowledge management, and digital identity systems.

The volunteer will support the development of a structured and credible online presence for World Disaster Center, its leadership, projects, publications, partnerships, and global impact.

Key Responsibilities

The volunteer will:

1. Wikipedia & Knowledge Management

• Conduct an assessment of Wikipedia readiness and notability requirements
• Research and organize reliable third-party sources
• Prepare properly structured biography and organizational content following Wikipedia guidelines
• Support Wikipedia article development where appropriate
• Ensure neutral, fact-based, citation-supported documentation

1. Wikidata & Knowledge Graph Development

• Create and optimize Wikidata entries
• Structure information about:
  • World Disaster Center
  • Leadership profiles
  • Projects and initiatives
  • Publications
  • Awards and recognitions
  • Institutional partnerships
• Improve discoverability through structured data

1. Google Knowledge Panel Preparation

• Improve consistency of online identity across platforms
• Audit existing digital profiles and references
• Identify missing information needed for stronger search visibility
• Support the development of a recognized digital entity profile

1. Research & Documentation

• Build an organized archive of:
  • International awards
  • Global conferences and speeches
  • UN and international organization engagements
  • Publications and reports
  • Media mentions
  • Institutional collaborations
• Create a reference database with links and citations

1. Digital Strategy Recommendations

Provide recommendations on:

• Long-term online reputation management
• Public information architecture
• Institutional storytelling
• Digital credibility building

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have experience in one or more of the following:

• Wikipedia editing and guidelines
• Wikidata management
• Digital identity / Knowledge Graph optimization
• Online research and fact-checking
• Digital communications
• Public relations or institutional communications
• Biography or profile writing
• Research documentation

Preferred Experience

Strong candidates may have experience with:

• Wikipedia biographies of notable individuals
• Nonprofit or institutional profiles
• UN, academic, government, or international organization documentation
• Open knowledge platforms
• SEO/entity recognition strategies

Deliverables (First 30–60 Days)

Expected outcomes:

✅ Digital presence audit completed

✅ Source and citation inventory created

✅ Wikidata profile optimization completed

✅ Documentation structure established

✅ Wikipedia readiness assessment delivered

✅ Knowledge Panel strategy developed

✅ Recommendations report submitted

Benefits for Volunteer

• Opportunity to contribute to an international disaster resilience initiative
• Experience working with global humanitarian and technology-related documentation
• Recognition as a World Disaster Center contributor
• Professional reference letter upon successful completion
• Opportunity to collaborate with an international network

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Short introduction
• Relevant experience with Wikipedia/Wikidata/digital knowledge systems
• Examples of previous work
• Availability and expected commitment