Research Assistant NGO Job UN-Habitat

Responsibilities

• Assists in identifying and monitoring substantive aspects of the New Urban Agenda in various regions/countries. Selects and evaluates a variety of documents, summarize pertinent material, collects and analyses data and prepares background materials for assessment papers, studies, briefs and reports for the New Urban Agenda.
• Systematically follows through and retrieves, highlights and compiles information from a wide variety of information sources on the New Urban Agenda; prepares input for the electronic database and the internet and co-operate with research institutes and organizations in the collection of data.
• Assembles and examines original statistical material on the New Urban Agenda to ensure accuracy, clarity and validity; makes appropriate adjustments.
• Prepares, maintains and updates files (electronic and paper) and internal databases; designs and generates a variety of periodic and ad hoc reports, presentations, statistical tables, lists, charts, graphs, and other background materials/notes to facilitate inspection, other reviews, the in-depth analysis of the retrieved information by the supervisor and other users.
• Prepares contents for the New Urban Agenda Platform under the renovation plan guided by the supervisor, other senior staff and the team
• Participates in the substantive and policy discussions on the New Urban Agenda and prepare documentation.
• Maintains contacts with other departments in the Secretariat, as well as the UN agencies and programmes and other organizations relevant to the region, and co-ordinate the input of other departments in the collection of data for assignments received.
• Drafts programme/project summaries, co-ordinates review and clearance process and co-ordinates with editor, translation services on finalization and publication of reports in multiple languages.
• 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.

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Qualifications

Professionalism:

• Knowledge of research methodologies, data collection and maintenance.
• Ability to identify, extract, analyse and format data from a wide variety of standard and non-standard sources.
• The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making.
• Shows pride in work and in achievements;
• demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;
• is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
• is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
• shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

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.

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