Summary of key functions:
1. Technically support the preparation of National Human Development Reports and related products with quality and efficiency, focusing on achieving the following results: 
- Provision of substantial input for the design and finalization of the NHDR analytical framework and structure 
- Background research for the NHDR, including gathering relevant data, paper and materials 
- Assist with reviewing draft documents and background/commission papers 
- Development of criteria and strategies to select research topics, surveys and/or case studies 
- Preparation of studies and economic/statistical analyses regarding human development indicators, with a focus on the HDI and its methodology 
- Elaboration of proposals for new methodologies and approaches for the HDI and related indexes in Brazil 
- Preparation of conceptual and theoretical work on Human Development 
- Preparation of background papers; terms of reference, memorandum of understanding, letters of agreements and other documents required by the country office 
- Participation in activities related to the dissemination of the Human Development Report, Atlas and HDI across the country -
Support consultation processes, organization of workshops, seminars and technical meetings, and dissemination strategies related to the human development reports and other corporate or national studies 
- Support preparation, analysis and launch of other national reports developed by the Country Office, as well as corporate regional and global reports, including the Global annual HDR

2. Provide facilitation of knowledge building, focusing on achieving the following results: 
- Facilitation of policy dialogue on development issues with the Government, donors, civil society, private sector; contributions to development of policies, as relevant 
- Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice through identification of best practices and lessons learned 
- Consultation and promotion of UNDP’s mandate and mission

Corporate Competencies: 
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards 
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP 
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability 
- Treats all people fairly without favouritism

Functional Competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning 
- Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through personal example 
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness 
- Ability to conceptualize issues and analyze data 
- Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies 
- Ability to produce accurate and well documented records conforming to the required standard 
- Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints 
- Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations 
- Strong ICT skills

Management and Leadership 
- Builds strong relationships with partners and responds positively to feedback 
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude 
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities 
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills

Please, fill with details and complete data all the required information in the Personal History Form: http://www.pnud.org.br/arquivos/p11.doc  (check bellow how to submitt application)

ATTENTION! Only applications made on UNDP Personal History Form - P11 and submmited on time in the UNDP Jobs System will be examined.

Education: Master’s Degree in Economics, Public Management, Social Sciences or related field. PhD is an asset.

Experience:
• 3 years of relevant experience on research activities in development issues and/or public policies.
• 3 years of relevant experience in research project implementation and policy-level analyses; focus on inequality and poverty, and/or health, and/or education will be considered an asset.
• Experience in the production of technical and conceptual papers.
• Experience on local development and local government issues in Brazil and Latin America is desirable.
Experience or knowledge with the human development concept and/or related topics in social and economic development is an asset;
• Experience/Good knowledge of statistics and familiarity with indicators and indexes in the areas of social, economic, environmental and human development will be an advantage;
• Desirable experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, web-based management systems and advanced software packages for statistical data analysis, such as Stata, R, SAS, SPSS, E-view.

Language Requirements:
• Fluency (proficiency) in Portuguese and English required. Working knowledge of Spanish is an asset.

The candidate must have Brazilian Nationality or be legally authorized to work in the country.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, afro-descendants and persons with disabilities are specially encouraged to apply.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:

Click "Apply Now". After filling the fields and clicking in "Submit Application", you MUST attach in the next page the completed UNDP Personal History Form - P11. The P11 can be found in: http://www.pnud.org.br/arquivos/p11.doc  

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.