Background:
Under the overall guidance of the Senior Economist, the Research Associate ensures effective delivery of the Country Office (CO) programme by compiling and managing data to support development of programme strategies, planning tools, and other strategic papers, concept notes, corporate reports and other briefs. The Research Associate works in close collaboration with staff from Programme teams in the CO, projects, UNDP HQs and stakeholders as required.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Functional Competencies:
- Knowledge Management and Learning;
- Shares knowledge and experience;
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
Development and Operational Effectiveness:
- Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to managing data, reporting, technical and administrative services in support of
programme activities;
- Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based systems.
Leadership and Self-Management:
- Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
- Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills; presentation skills.
Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors:
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
- Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view;
- Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own behavior.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
High School Certificate. First University Degree in Economics, Statistics or other social science fields, or equivalent experience will be a distinct advantage.
Experience:
- 5- 7 years of progressively experience in research, surveys and data collection, analysis, interpretation and management, and operational
research;
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), advance knowledge of spreadsheet and
database packages, and handling of web based management systems is required.
Language Requirements:
Fluency (both oral and written) English.
Other requirements:
Excellent IT and drafting skills.
Deadline: 3 May 2012
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