Apply to Join OVOVTEC

We're looking for committed volunteers and subject-matter experts who care deeply about transparency in public infrastructure. Review the roles below and follow the steps to submit your application.

Ambassador

Who we're looking for

Community-minded volunteers who can serve as the point person for a country or chapter.
Organized and responsive, comfortable coordinating with experts and local volunteers.
Strong communication skills and a commitment to non-partisan, evidence-based reporting.

Qualifications (required)

18 years or older.
Comfortable reading and writing in English.
Stable internet access and a device for coordinating with the OVOVTEC team.

Qualifications (preferred)

Prior experience in community organizing, youth leadership, or civic engagement.
Familiarity with public infrastructure issues in your country or local area.
Experience coordinating volunteers or managing small projects.

Short essay questions

Please prepare short answers (150–300 words each) to the following:

Why do you want to serve as an OVOVTEC Ambassador for your country or chapter?
Describe a time when you helped organize or support a community effort. What was your role and what did you learn?
What do you see as the biggest challenges to transparency in public infrastructure where you live?

How to apply

Include your full name, country, city/region, and a brief one-paragraph bio.
Answer the short essay questions above in a document.
Save everything together as a single PDF file (for example: lastname-ambassador.pdf).
Email your PDF to ovovtec+apply@gmail.com with the subject line Ambassador Application – [Your Name].

Expert

Who we're looking for

Professionals, practitioners, or advanced students with relevant experience in construction, engineering, planning, or oversight.
People comfortable evaluating public works against basic standards of completion, quality, and functionality.
Individuals who can communicate findings clearly and neutrally, backed by evidence.

Qualifications (required)

18 years or older.
Relevant background in at least one of: civil engineering, architecture, urban planning, construction management, public policy, or a closely related field; or meaningful field experience with public works.
Willingness to follow OVOVTEC's non-partisan, evidence-first guidelines.

Qualifications (preferred)

Prior experience reviewing, auditing, or monitoring infrastructure or public projects.
Experience working with government agencies, NGOs, or community organizations.
Comfortable documenting findings with photos, videos, and structured written reports.

Short essay questions

Please prepare short answers (200–400 words each) to the following:

Describe your relevant background and experience. How does it prepare you to assess public construction projects?
Share an example where you identified a quality, safety, or compliance issue in a project or organization. What did you do?
How would you balance being critical and fair when publishing a rating that may have real-world consequences?

How to apply

Include your full name, current role, location, and a short CV or summary of relevant experience.
Answer the short essay questions above in a document.
Optionally include 1–2 pages of previous work (e.g., a report, analysis, or sample write-up) if available.
Save everything together as a single PDF file (for example: lastname-expert.pdf).
Email your PDF to ovovtec+apply@gmail.com with the subject line Expert Application – [Your Name].

If you have questions about the process or aren't sure which role fits you best, feel free to email ovovtec+support@gmail.com before applying.

Ambassador

Who we're looking for

Community-minded volunteers who can serve as the point person for a country or chapter.
Organized and responsive, comfortable coordinating with experts and local volunteers.
Strong communication skills and a commitment to non-partisan, evidence-based reporting.

Qualifications (required)

18 years or older.
Comfortable reading and writing in English.
Stable internet access and a device for coordinating with the OVOVTEC team.

Qualifications (preferred)

Prior experience in community organizing, youth leadership, or civic engagement.
Familiarity with public infrastructure issues in your country or local area.
Experience coordinating volunteers or managing small projects.

Short essay questions

Please prepare short answers (150–300 words each) to the following:

Why do you want to serve as an OVOVTEC Ambassador for your country or chapter?
Describe a time when you helped organize or support a community effort. What was your role and what did you learn?
What do you see as the biggest challenges to transparency in public infrastructure where you live?

How to apply

Include your full name, country, city/region, and a brief one-paragraph bio.
Answer the short essay questions above in a document.
Save everything together as a single PDF file (for example: lastname-ambassador.pdf).
Email your PDF to ovovtec+apply@gmail.com with the subject line Ambassador Application – [Your Name].

Expert

Who we're looking for

Professionals, practitioners, or advanced students with relevant experience in construction, engineering, planning, or oversight.
People comfortable evaluating public works against basic standards of completion, quality, and functionality.
Individuals who can communicate findings clearly and neutrally, backed by evidence.

Qualifications (required)

18 years or older.
Relevant background in at least one of: civil engineering, architecture, urban planning, construction management, public policy, or a closely related field; or meaningful field experience with public works.
Willingness to follow OVOVTEC's non-partisan, evidence-first guidelines.

Qualifications (preferred)

Prior experience reviewing, auditing, or monitoring infrastructure or public projects.
Experience working with government agencies, NGOs, or community organizations.
Comfortable documenting findings with photos, videos, and structured written reports.

Short essay questions

Please prepare short answers (200–400 words each) to the following:

Describe your relevant background and experience. How does it prepare you to assess public construction projects?
Share an example where you identified a quality, safety, or compliance issue in a project or organization. What did you do?
How would you balance being critical and fair when publishing a rating that may have real-world consequences?

How to apply

Include your full name, current role, location, and a short CV or summary of relevant experience.
Answer the short essay questions above in a document.
Optionally include 1–2 pages of previous work (e.g., a report, analysis, or sample write-up) if available.
Save everything together as a single PDF file (for example: lastname-expert.pdf).
Email your PDF to ovovtec+apply@gmail.com with the subject line Expert Application – [Your Name].