Background
Under the supervision of the HD Specialist and UNDP Inclusive Growth Programme Analyst, as well as of the international lead writer the writers of the HD Policy Paper are expected to guide and work closely with the national experts, representatives from relevant Kosovo Institutions and other partners/stakeholders in order to maintain the high quality standards of the UNDP Kosovo flagship product.
Responsibilities
- Based on desk review research, as well as using the data obtained from the Labour Force Surveys, Population Census, Kosovo Remittance
Surveys, Public Pulse opinion polls, and Kosovo Mosaic Survey, the Analyst -Writer is required to write the first draft of each assigned chapter.
- The Analyst–Writer will draft each chapter, and the report in general, based on the outline created by the International lead writer. These
chapters need to include analytical thinking and an in-depth analysis of issues from different perspectives.
- The Analyst–Writer will have to revise the initial drafts of chapters after receiving peer review comments and suggestions from the
International lead writer. Final narrative report should include relevant tables, graphs and charts. The Analyst-Writer may also add annexes.
Required Skills and Experience
- Advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: social sciences, agriculture, economics, econometrics (MA degree or
equivalent, PhD is preferable).
- At least 3 years of relevant experience with research and analytical work, especially with statistics and opinion poll surveys, in academia or
research institutions is required;
- Excellent knowledge of STATA and SPSS incl. data processing/analysis is an asset;
- Familiarity with the relevant situation in agriculture and rural development in Kosovo is required;
- Excellent analytical and report writing skills in clear and fluent English. Knowledge of Albanian and/or Serbian is considered an asset.
Deadline: 12 September 2016
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