21 oct
United Nations
Santiago
This position will be temporarily vacant for a period of four months.
This position is located in the Population Division, Santiago. The Research Assistant will report to the Senior Population Affairs Officer in charge of Demography and Population Information Area.
**Responsibilities**:
Within delegated authority, the Research Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
- Independently identifies and monitors substantive aspects of the work of the Unit in various regions/countries, with an emphasis on population and housing censuses.
- Selects and evaluates a variety of documents, summarizes pertinent material, collects and analyses data and prepares background materials for assessment papers, studies,
briefs and reports.
- Systematically follows through and retrieves, highlights and compiles information from a wide variety of information sources; prepares input for the electronic database and the internet and co-operates with research institutes and organizations in the collection of data.
- Prepares charts, graphs and other outputs for reporting and presentation of various data.
- Assists in formulating project proposals and co-ordinates day-to-day monitoring and implementation of these projects.
- Produces analytical, quantitative and qualitative elements required for the elaboration of documents and reports contained in the regular work programme and extraordinary work assigned to the Unit.
- Builds special data sets for specific research needs or for reports.
- Designs and updates databases and complete programme regarding procedures, sources and final presentations.
- Carries out preparatory work for and assists in organizing meetings and workshops.
Drafts agenda and procedural notes for meetings of various committees.
- Establishes internal databases; sets up, files, stores and manages data and information relevant to the scope of programme/project activities.
- Participates in technical meetings, conferences, and seminars. Serves as Secretary to committees, ad hoc task forces, etc.; takes notes, draft summary reports, minutes, notes for the files or assessment reports for presentation to the head of the Branch/Unit; monitors follow-up actions, etc.
- Liaises with relevant parties both outside (delegates, NGOs) and inside the Organization.
- Drafts and edits complicated, complex and often technical texts.
- May undertake mission/field work in support of above activities.
- May provide guidance and support to more junior staff and review work assignments, provide training and inputs to performance evaluation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- Teamwork:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Job - Specific Qualification
University degree in areas related to social sciences is desirable.
Work Experience
At least seven years of experience in collecting and researching data across various areas of social and economic development or related area is required.
Work experience related to population and housing censuses is required.
Experience in technical assistance projects is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English and Spanish (both spoken and written) is required.
NOTE: ‘Fluency’’ equals a rating of ‘’fluent’’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand)
Assessment
Applicants will be assessed based on the information provided in their PHPs. Short-listed applicants might be contact by the Hiring Manager for further assessment.
Special Notice
- This position will be temporarily vacant for a period of four months.
- While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
United Nations Considerations
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and sub
▶️ Senior Research Assistant, Social Affairs
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📍 Santiago