UNV Jobs - 77932- Re advertisement:UNV Research Officer

Re advertisement:UNV Research Officer

Advertised on behalf of

UNV

Location :

SUVA, FIJI

Type of Contract :

UNV

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

27-May-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

UNV

Duration of Initial Contract :

12/31/2019

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

12/31/2019

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.

Background

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long- established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Collect systematically quantitative and qualitative data for the sound and up-to-date assessment of the situation of children and women for result-based decisions on interventions and evaluations. Develop effective information system for monitoring child rights indicators;
Support management of available information on national statistics and key indicators through databases for easy access and use. Prepare country-level and regional statistical reports on the status of children’s and women’s human rights issues, and provide technical support to global reporting obligations;
Contribute to the analysis of the macroeconomic context of social policy programmes and its impact on social development, emerging issues and social policy concerns, as well as implications for children, including government resource allocation policies and the effect of social welfare policies on the rights of children;
Provide background research, technical assistance and support in planning and organising research projects, information dissemination, policy briefs, special events, etc;
Contribute to advocacy efforts to raise awareness on children’s rights and equity with the general public and policy makers, and ensue local buy-in for continued relevance of UNICEF programming;
Contribute to promotion of effective partnerships with Pacific Governments and other agencies established to enable sustained and proactive commitment to the Convention of the Rights of the Child, the Sustainable Development Goals, other regional frameworks. Ensure other critical partners are identified and promote effective collaboration within the UN family.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerismby reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNVactivities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day). Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms ofvolunteerism in the host country. Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they areundertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities. Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNVpublications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers- Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, orencourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV OnlineVolunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/Expected Outputs

Data-driven analysis and support is provided for effective prioritization, planning, development, and results-based management for planning, adjusting, and scaling-up specific social policy initiatives.
A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.
- The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs);
- Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment. A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development dur-ing the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

Competencies

Adaptability and Flexibility Client Orientation Commitment and Motivation;
Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication;
Ethics and Values Integrity;
Planning and Organizing Respect for Diversity Working in Teams.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: University degree in economics, statistics, social policy, international relations, social sciences, governance or other relevant disciplines

Experience Remark: 2 years’ experience in quantitative and qualitative research, reporting, database management and relevant field of work is desired; finance, economics and administration related experience.

Language Skills: English (Mandatory)

Computer Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Online research skills, Information management, Experience with statistical packages such as STATA, SPSS etc will be considered an added advantage.

Conditions of Service: The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

Travel to duty station (if applicable) and a Settling-In-Grant will be provided in the event the duty station is not within commuting distance from the place of recruitment. The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as final repatriation (if applicable) and resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.

Furthermore, in non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, a Well-Being Differential (WBD) on a monthly basis will be provided.