UNDP Jobs - 99100- Consultancy: Research Assistant/Junior Consultant

Consultancy: Research Assistant/Junior Consultant - UNDP Evaluation ‘Financing the Pandemic Recovery: building forward better for a decade of delivery’

Location :

Home-based

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

15-Jun-2021

Application Deadline :

30-May-21 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

7 months from June 2021 to January 2022

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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 Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is carrying out an evaluation of UNDPs work in support of ‘Financing the Pandemic Recovery: building forward better for a decade of delivery’. The Evaluation is a new addition to the IEO work plan and comes in response to the 2020/2021 global pandemic and UNDP’s support to the preparedness, response and recovery to the pandemic.

The evaluation is formative in nature, recognising that UNDP’s response to the pandemic is ongoing and will inform UNDP’s support for building forward better focusing on the effectiveness of UNDP’s recovery financing support.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Assistant (RA) will carry out a desk review and analysis to support the evaluation. Broadly, the type of activities the consultant may be assigned includes:

Conducting desk reviews pertaining to conceptual, programmatic, and financial activity of relevant UNDP work in the evaluation’s scope.
Analysis of UNDP socio-economic impact assessment (SEIA) and UN socio-economic response plans (SERP).
Coding and analyzing of UNDP independent and decentralized evaluation reports.
Collecting and analyzing other pertinent qualitative and quantitative information.
Supporting interviews at UNDP headquarters, including logistics and organizations.
Providing research analysis of country-specific information related to development challenges, national policies and strategies, donor activity, and other salient issues; and
Performing additional research support as required to the evaluation team.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies

Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP.
Demonstrates integrity by modelling UN values and ethical standards.
Acts as a team player and exercises diplomacy, tact, and politeness.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies

Strong analytical skills, including ability to rapidly analyse and integrate diverse information from varied sources.
Knowledge of fiscal and financing tools and use in development.
Experience with analysis of large and varied data sets.
Computer literacy, including proficient use of research and applied software such as Excel.
Knowledge management experience.
Able to Identify priority activities and assignments.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Ability to administer and execute administrative processes and transactions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle a large volume of work.
Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Proven organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Capacity to work remotely, and self-directed.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Masters’ degree or equivalent in economics, environmental economics, social sciences or a relevant field;

Experience:

2-5 years research in areas relevant to the evaluation, such as development financing, green financing and fiscal policy; and
Experience working on international development issues.

Language:

Fluency in English required.
Fluency in Spanish, French, and/or Arabic advantageous.

Application Instructions

The following documents should be uploaded to the UNDP Jobs site as one document:

Personal CV or P11, indicating all experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of at least three (3) professional references; and
A completed Confirmation of Interest and Submission of Financial Proposal Form that indicates your daily rate for this consultancy.

Please ensure that all required documents are combined and uploaded as one file as the system does not permit multiple uploads.