Research Assistant

hace 6 días

Santiago de Chile United Nations A tiempo completo

This position is located in the Division of Production productivity and Management. The Research Assistant reports to the Chief of the Unit on Investment and Business strategies.

**Responsibilities**:
Under the overall supervision of he Chief of the Unit on Investment and Business strategies, the Research Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

- Researches, extracts and compiles basic information and technical data on policies for local or regional economic development in Latin America.
- Sorts, consolidates, extracts and processes data and enter into relevant database.
- Assists in monitoring developments/issues on he impact of economic crises on local or regional economies due to Covid 19.
- Assembles original statistical material; adjusts reported data from different sources and load data into computerized database system.
- Assists in the evaluation and examination of data sets for accuracy, clarity and validity.
- Assists in the maintenance of relevant computerized databases.
- Prepares a variety of statistical and econometrical reports, presentations, tables, lists, graphs, charts and/or diagrams for information and review by senior officers to support studies conducted in the framework of the project.
- Reviews, stores, classifies, and maintains relevant computerized databases.
- Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
- Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
- Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff
- 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 is required.

Job - Specific Qualification
Relevant training / studies in social and economic development or related area is desirable.

Work Experience
At least five (5) years of experience in collecting and researching data across various areas of social and economic development or related area is required

Experience in econometric methods is required.

Experience in managing microdata database about economic variables is required.

Experience in research activity in the main topic of the project is desirable.

One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Spanish is a working language of ECLAC. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required; and fluency in Spanish is required.

NOTE: ‘Fluency’’ equals a rating of ‘’fluent’’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand).

Assessment

Special Notice
- While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
- 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.
- Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the n

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