Research Assistant temporary - Santiago de Chile - United Nations

United Nations

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Santiago de Chile

hace 3 semanas

Publicado por:

Valentina Hurtado

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Descripción

This position is located in the Division of Natural Resources. The Research Assistant reports to the Economic Affairs Officer and the Chief of the Water and Energy Unit.

This position is temporarily available until 29 September 2023.

Responsibilities:

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

Conducts literature review related to water and sustainable development for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Researches, extracts and compiles information and technical data on water related issues (including water and sanitation, integrated water management, environmental concerns, etc.) for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Sorts, consolidates, extracts and processes contact data, considering UN data protection practices.
Assists in monitoring of budget implementation and expected deliverables
Contributes to the organization of seminars and workshops, collecting, selecting, analysing, and compiling materials from multiple sources, e.g., relevant databases, the library and the Internet.
Prepares a variety of reports, presentations, tables, lists, graphs, charts and/or diagrams for information and review by senior officers.
Prepares abstracts/bibliographic descriptions for inclusion in documents, articles, books and publications.
Reviews, stores, classifies, and maintains relevant computerized databases.
Takes notes and drafts executive summaries of meetings.
Collects organizes and disseminates relevant UN and media information.
Coordinates and sets up press briefings, press statements, pamphlets or other public awareness campaigns to educate public on any specific issue.
Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.
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.
Performs other related work as required.

Competencies

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.
PLANNING&

ORGANIZING:

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

Technical or vocational certificate in the field of economics, sustainability, engineering and/or public policy, with focus in water management, 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 natural resources/sustainability/water issues and/or engineering/economics research is required.

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 of Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

NOTE:
'Fluency'' equals a rating of ''fluent'' in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and 'knowledge'' equals a rating of ''confident'' or "fluent' in two of the four areas.

Assessment
Applicants will be assessed based on the information provided in their APs. Short-listed applicants might be contacted by the Hiring Manager for further assessment.

Special Notice

This position is temporarily available until 29 September 202
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.
Although there is no right or entitlement to Flexible Working Arrangements, many of our staff at ECLAC work flexibly in many different ways. Please wait until the final stage of the offer to ask more about flexibility since the agreement is voluntary between the staff members and their supervisor and will depend on the organisational needs.
Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening mu