Position:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:22 Sep 2026 (7 days left)Job ID:1784888021272269Posted on:8 Sep 2026 (7 days ago)
Job Description
Develops a functional prototype for the MARG Green Buildings Project Repository using Google Workspace and embedded web technologies. The online volunteer will connect structured project data to a Google Sites interface, implement retrieval, search and filtering features, test usability and error handling, and document the architecture so the IFC–UNEP team can maintain it affordably.
Key Details
Position Details
Experience level
Early
Employment type
Volunteer
Arrangement
Remote
Contract duration
28 days
Language Requirements
Required
English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Review the MARG repository structure, project data fields and functional requirements
- Design the technical architecture linking Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Apps Script and a Google Sites front end
- Develop an embedded HTML, CSS and JavaScript interface for Google Sites
- Build Apps Script functions to retrieve, structure and serve repository information
- Implement search, filtering, categorisation and project-detail features
- Explore Gemini API integration through Apps Script where technically feasible
- Test functionality, usability and basic error handling and document architecture, data structure and maintenance instructions
Role Requirements
- Working knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Basic-to-intermediate experience with Google Apps Script
- Experience working with Google Sheets or structured spreadsheet-based data
- Understanding of APIs, JSON and basic web data integration
- Good written and verbal English
Desired Criteria
- Experience developing applications using Google Apps Script and Google Sites
- Experience using Google Drive or Google Sheets as a lightweight data backend
- Experience with REST APIs and UrlFetchApp
- Familiarity with Gemini API or other generative AI APIs
- Experience creating interactive web interfaces using embedded HTML or JavaScript
- Basic experience documenting and handing over small software applications
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- Volunteer assignment via UNV
- Online volunteer assignment
- The deliverable is a functional and tested repository prototype designed for low-cost future maintenance
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNEP Careers, on 8 Sep 2026.