Background
Duties and Responsibilities
- With the other Policy Specialist (Data and Research), lead on developing the data analysis for Progress of the World’s Women
- Work with the Progress team to carry out extensive policy relevant research on the report theme, both to inform the report directly, but also to inform the process of commissioning background papers and other statistical research.
- Work with the Progress team to contribute to the production of Progress of the World’s Women 2013/14.
- Work with the Progress team to contribute to communication and outreach activities.
- Contribute to the work of the Research and Data section where appropriate and possible.
1) Develop statistical and data analysis for Progress of the World Women, with the aim that Progress becomes a key reference for our target audiences to access global data on progress towards gender equality and women’s rights, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
- Development of partnerships with UN agencies and other data collecting organizations in order to present a wide range of relevant data on gender equality and women’s empowerment in the Progress report and other associated communications materials.
- Sources of relevant data are researched, collected and assessed.
- Background research and analysis is conducted, including using statistical modeling and other quantitative techniques; write up results in technical notes.
- Consultants are commissioned and supervised to carry out data analysis to feed into the report.
- Statistics relevant to the different chapters of the report are compiled, including on the substantive theme, the MDG tracking section (if relevant) and the statistical annexes (including technical notes, statistical references, definitions and so on).
- Working with the Manager, designers and translators, data are presented in ways that are accessible and attractive to non-technical audiences.
- Options for presenting more in-depth technical data for specialist audiences, which may include web-based formats, are scoped.
- Thematic analysis on gender equality and women’s empowerment, as identified by the Manager, is undertaken.
- Participation in brainstorming meetings and in-house discussions on various aspects of the report production, including honing of the theme and structure of the report, with particular reference to data and statistics.
- Background cross-national and country specific research is carried out, including literature reviews related to the report’s theme.
- Contribution of draft text, including case studies, for inclusion in chapters of Progress
- Identification of potential authors of background papers and other research materials for the analytical parts of the report; assist in commissioning and coordinating their work where requested and comment on their draft papers.
- Participation in proof-reading, data-checking and providing comments on draft chapters and sections of the report as required, including, if possible, proof-reading of translated text in languages other than English.
- Assistance is provided in the design and preparation of materials for the launch of Progress and ongoing advocacy efforts, including country fact sheets and other presentation materials, especially related to data and statistics.
- Statistics and data analyses are presented at Progress launches and other events.
- Provision of media interviews and briefings as requested.
- Responses are provided to media, government, UN, UN Women country offices and other external requests around the time of the launch of Progress and on an on-going basis.
Development Results Framework:
Competencies
- Proven experience in designing analyses of, and gathering and presenting data and statistics.
- Excellent knowledge of quantitative software, including STATA and SPS.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel is required.
- Substantial experience of working with international data sources and large scale micro data is necessary.
- Very strong analytical and research skills.
- Creativity in performing quantitative and qualitative analysis in areas where such quantitative data are limited and scarce.
- Familiarity with the internet and the use of web based information systems.
- Excellent understanding of and commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment and its policy implications
- Excellent writing skills in English; French or Spanish in addition will be an asset
- Ample knowledge and use of computer office tools (word, database, spreadsheets, web content production, filing)
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling UN/UN Women values and ethical standards;
- Demonstrates commitment to UN Women's mission, vision and values;
- Displays cultural and gender sensitivity and adaptability;
- Treats all people fairly and without favouritism.
- Excellent organizational skills;
- High levels of initiative and motivation;
- Works well under pressure.
- Communicates effectively, clearly, sensitively and persuasively across different constituencies.
- Plans, prioritizes, and delivers quality outputs effectively and on time.
- Accepts additional responsibilities as required by the demands of service;
- Highly effective team player
- Ability to deal with confidential matters in a discreet and reliable manner.
- Willingness to combine research and writing tasks with coordination and administrative tasks.
- Post-graduate degree in statistics, development studies, economics or related discipline. Background in statistical analysis or econometrics is required.
- Professional experience of 5 years working on international development or human rights. Previous experience working on gender issues and/or major institutional reports a strong asset.
- Understanding of statistical research and data analysis is necessary. Experience working with international data and actual knowledge of quantitative analysis and related software (i.e. spss, stata) is required. Mastery of excel is a strong asset.
- Excellent written and spoken English. Fluency in one additional UN language would be an asset.
- Outstanding writing skills and excellent research skills. Ability to conduct literature reviews, compile analytical bibliographies, and write cogent summaries of reports or analytical documents.
- Capacity to self-organize research work and to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks on time. Ability to set priorities; work under pressure with colleagues at all levels.
Required Skills and Experience
- A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in statistics, development studies, economics, or a related discipline, with a strong quantitative focus.
- At least five years of relevant work experience, with a demonstrable ability to conduct high quality statistical research.
- Written and oral proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of another of the UN working languages highly desirable.
All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment
Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.