Research Analyst

Job title:

Research Analyst

Company

United Nations Development Programme

Job description

Research and Analysis work on human development issues:

• Undertake research, under the supervision of the Research and Strategic Partnership Advisor, on conceptual and methodological areas of human development.
• Review of background research, communication with background paper researchers and other area experts.
• Contribute to compilation of databases and graphs for indicators related to human development.
• With the guidance of the Research and Strategic Partnership Advisor, support him/her to develop papers suitable for submission to professional conferences and academic journals.

Contributions to the writings of the HDRs and other publications of the Human Development Report Office:

• Provide support to the ideas of the Lead Author and Research and Strategic Partnership Advisor on formulating the theme and structure of the HDR and other publications, participating in brainstorm meetings and in-house discussions on various aspects of report development.
• Provide comprehensive literature reviews and data analysis, draft research notes, research sections, country and case studies to inform HDRO publications.
• Contribute to conceptual and practical organization of workshops and meetings designed to inform the development process of the HDR and other publications.
• Provide support to the finalization of the report, via fact-checking and interaction with editing and production teams.
• Assist in the global launch of the HDR, as requested.

Work on the human development measurements:

• Provide substantive support to the Lead Author and Research and Strategic Partnership Advisor in areas of work on human development measurements and data.
• Prepare materials for the launch of the global Report and other HDRO activities, including country fact sheets and briefing materials especially related to statistics and analysis.

Contributions to the overall work of HDRO:

• Prepare briefs, notes and background documents for the Lead Author.
• Contribute to the preparation of communications materials.

Provide substantive support to the Lead Author for the presentation in the pre- and post- launch activities. * Work on other assignments as and when requested by the HDRO management.

• Use of Official time for self-learning.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Staff will oversee the work and deliverables of staff, IPSAs, as required by the organizational structure.CompetenciesCore:Achieve Results:

• Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively:

• Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking

Learn Continuously:

• Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility:

• Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination:

• Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously

Engage and Partner:

• Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion:

• Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical:Business Development – Knowledge generation:

• Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for content, or responsive to a stated need

Business Development – Human-Centered design:

• Ability to develop solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process

Business Management – Communications:

• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience

Business Management – Working with Evidence and Data:

• Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making

2030 Agenda: Prosperity Inclusive Growth:

• Poverty and Human Development

2030 Agenda: Prosperity Inclusive Growth:

• Multidimensional Poverty and Human Development

Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) or equivalent in a social science with a focus on social, economic, or political aspects of development or a first-level university degree (Bachelor´s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience, will be given due consideration in lieu of master´s degree.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in areas of research with master’s degree, or minimum 4 years of relevant work experience in areas of research with bachelor’s degree.
• Good grasp of substantive and policy issues related to any of the following study subjects: – social and economic development, – human development, – human security, – capabilities approach is required.
• Familiarity with the process of producing a leading global development report within an international organization is highly desirable.

Language:

• Excellent written and spoken English skills is required.
• Experience in preparing written research briefs, papers, reports are required.
• Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.DisclaimerUnder US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Expected salary

Location

New York

Job date

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 05:04:04 GMT

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