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Research Assistant | |
Location : | Istanbul, TURKEY |
Application Deadline : | 24-Jun-22 (Midnight New York, USA) |
Type of Contract : | NPSA (Regular) |
Post Level : | NPSA-5 |
Languages Required : | English |
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) | 01-Jul-2022 |
Duration of Initial Contract : | 6 months with the possibility of extension depending on funding and performance |
Expected Duration of Assignment : | 6 months with the possibility of extension depending on funding and performance |
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. |
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The Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (IICPSD) is the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) global organization mandated to leverage the role of the private sector in development. The IICPSD was established in Istanbul, Turkey on the basis of the Partnership Framework Agreement signed between the Government of the Republic of Turkey and the United Nations Development Program in March 2011. The center is one of the five global thematic centers of UNDP, advocating and facilitating the contribution of the private sector to human development and inclusive growth through the following thematic priority areas:
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the IICPSD’s Deputy Director and Impact Investing Portfolio Lead, the Research Assistant will support the production of reports and knowledge management activities of IICPSD in impact investing and inclusive business areas; toolkit and training development initiatives of the center, cooperation, technical advisory and implementation assistance offered to other UNDP units, including COs and RBx. The Research Assistant will be responsible of assisting the senior management in producing all necessary outputs and also will maintain high standards of service delivery, including adherence to deadline, quick response time, accuracy and completeness of information, sensitivity to client needs.
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Summary of key functions: • Implementation of the knowledge management strategies of IICPSD in impact investing thematic area; • Participation in the formulation, management and evaluation of knowledge management activities within IICPSD’s thematic areas; • Provision of top quality advisory services to the relevant stakeholders and facilitation of knowledge building and management. Provides effective support to the IICPSD programme and strategy focusing on achievement of the following results:
Provides administrative and logistical support, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Provides support to management coordination, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Provides support to the communication activities and knowledge building and sharing:
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