May 26th, 2020 at 06:07 pm
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Reasearch Officer.
Job Code Title: RESEARCH OFFICER
Duty Station: MULTIPLE
Responsibilities:
The incumbent reports to the Executive Secretary. As far as review projects are
concerned, he/she receives substantive guidance from the Inspector(s) in charge of the
project and supervise by a Senior Research Officer. During the reviews the incumbent is
expected to work with a large degree of independence. Under the authority of the
Executive Secretary, the supervision of a Senior Research Officer and the guidance of
the Inspector(s) concerned, the incumbent:
– Participates in the preparation of a structured work plan for evaluation and inspection reviews, taking into account their scope and complexity;
– Analyzes information collected by the assigned Research Assistant and conducts preliminary desk reviews;
– Prepares questionnaires, surveys and interview guides and drafts correspondence related to the reviews;
– Participates in the Inspectors’ missions and assists in the interviews conducted by the Inspectors;
– Analyzes data, identifies problems and issues and suggests solutions;
– Participates in drafting the Unit’s reports;
– Ensures accuracy of the information contained in the reports;
– Guides and oversees the work of the assigned Research Assistant;
– Performs focal point responsibilities in respect of assigned organizations, including the drafting and updating of management assessments;
– Assesses and screens proposals for the annual Program of Work of the Unit;
– Participates in internal JIU meetings and assists in the preparation of JIU attendance at meetings of legislative organs;
– Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Secretary.
Competencies
Communication: Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively. Ability to ask
pertinent questions, to listen to others, correctly interprets messages received and
responds appropriately. Demonstrated openness in sharing information and keeping
people informed.
Planning and Organizing: Ability to develop clear goals and identify
priorities. Ability to allocate appropriate amount of resources for completing work,
foreseeing risks and planning for contingencies. Efficient use of time. Ability to monitor
and adjust plans.
Accountability: Ability to deliver outputs within prescribed time and quality standards. Honours commitments and takes personal responsibility for shortcomings.
Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Education
- Advanced university degree, preferably in business or public administration, economics, statistics, international affairs, law or in a related field.
- A combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience, of which at least 3 years
involving research and analysis, preferably in the area of oversight (evaluation, audit,
inspection, investigation) or a related field.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations secretariat. For the
post advertized, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another
official United Nations language is an advantage.
HOW TO APPLY
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8).
This is an online recruitment process, applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, and work experience. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening
Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subjected to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application. Interested and
qualified applicants should send their detailed Resumes/Cvs to recruiting@uncied.org on or before 31st of May 2020.