Research Assistant

vor 2 Monaten

Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

This position is located in the Investment Trends and Issues Branch, Division on Investment and Enterprise of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The incumbent will report to the Chief of the branch.

**Responsibilities**:
Within delegated authority, the Research Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

- Researches, extracts and compiles basic information and technical data on specific programmes/projects and related topics and issues pertaining to private sector development.
- Sorts, consolidates, extracts and processes data and enter into relevant database.
- Assists in the evaluation and examination of data sets for accuracy, clarity and validity.
- Assists in the maintenance of relevant computerized databases.
- Prepares abstracts/bibliographic descriptions for inclusion in documents, articles, books and publications.
- Reviews, stores, classifies, and maintains relevant computerized databases.
- Collects organizes and disseminates relevant UN and media information, in particular pertaining to the World Investment Forum.
- Co-ordinates and sets up press briefings, press statements, pamphlets or other public awareness campaigns to educate public on the World Investment Forum.
- Assists in the organization and preparation of various meetings including the World Investment Forum.
- Performs other related work as required.

Competencies
- COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience
Five years of experience in collecting and researching data across various areas of social and economic development or related area is required.

Out of these a minimum of three years experience as a research assistant in the United Nations is desirable.

Experience working with Umoja is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.

Assessment

Special Notice

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse
and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated

United Nations Considerations

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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No Fee
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