Research Assistant (Data Analyst)
Beirut
- Organization: UNV - United Nations Volunteers
- Location: Beirut
- Grade: Volunteer - National Specialist - Locally recruited Volunteer
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Occupational Groups:
- Statistics
- Administrative support
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Scientist and Researcher
- Closing Date: Closed
Details
Mission and objectives
The Economic Commission for Western Asia (ECWA) was established on 9 August 1973 pursuant to Economic and Social Council’s resolution 1818 (LV). Its purpose was to stimulate economic activity in member countries, strengthen cooperation between them promote development.
ESCWA's objectives are to support economic and social development in member countries, to promote interaction and cooperation between member countries, to encourage the exchange of experience, best practice and lessons learned, to achieve regional integration and ensure interaction between Western Asia and other regions, and to raise global awareness of the circumstances and needs of member countries.
ESCWA provides a framework for the formulation and harmonization of sectoral policies for member countries, a platform for congress and coordination, a home for expertise and knowledge, and an information observatory.
ESCWA activities are coordinated with the divisions and main offices of the Headquarters of the United Nations, specialized agencies, and international and regional organizations, including the League of Arab States and its subsidiary bodies, and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
ESCWA's objectives are to support economic and social development in member countries, to promote interaction and cooperation between member countries, to encourage the exchange of experience, best practice and lessons learned, to achieve regional integration and ensure interaction between Western Asia and other regions, and to raise global awareness of the circumstances and needs of member countries.
ESCWA provides a framework for the formulation and harmonization of sectoral policies for member countries, a platform for congress and coordination, a home for expertise and knowledge, and an information observatory.
ESCWA activities are coordinated with the divisions and main offices of the Headquarters of the United Nations, specialized agencies, and international and regional organizations, including the League of Arab States and its subsidiary bodies, and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Context
The Research Assistant will support the development of the ISPAR analytical tools and platform, by providing the following: (1) Identify the needed methodology used by selected International indicators, (2) Extract the data related to selected indicators and prepare databases according to programming requirements, (3) Cooperate with the team to develop analytical tools using AI and ML techniques (optimization of policy packages, forecasting of macroeconomic indicators, among others) for evidence-based policy packages simulation and design.
Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Data Scientist or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will:
1. Provides general office support services to help ensure the smooth functioning of an organizational unit.
2. Uses standard word processing package to produce a variety of routine correspondence, reports, tables, charts, graphs, etc., in accordance with institutional standards.
3. Proofreads written products for completeness and grammatical and typographical accuracy.
4. Maintains calendar/schedules; monitors changes and communicates relevant information to appropriate staff inside and outside the immediate work unit.
5. Reviews, records, routes and/or processes mail or other documents; gathers pertinent background material; tracks and monitors follow-up action as required.
6. Methodology identification of selected international indices: Collect information about the underlying indicators, and identify the model used to produce the scores and ranks. Data collection: collect the data (historical and recent data) for the selected International Index. Compile the collected data in an Excel sheet. Prepare the Simulator for the selected Index.
7. Data collection and preparation: Acquires data from primary or secondary data sources. Filters and “cleans” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct data problems. Identifies and analyzes errors and inconsistencies in data and calculations and provides timely resolutions. Perform all the usual data cleaning
8. Databases: Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality. Format the datasets as per programming requirement. Finalize simulators. Liaise with the IT team. Contribute to the development of the online platforms and other online products by helping identify relevant functionalities. Contribute to testing the functioning of the platform and other online products. Revise datasets if needed.
9. Substantive work: Interprets data, analyzes results using statistical techniques and provides reports with ongoing monitoring and refinement. Draft short report covering the main findings. Prepare draft brief on policy recommendations for selected Arab countries. Prepare draft methodological notes, parliamentary documents, training material and other required documents.
10. Substantive work: Collect information pertaining to policies and best practices for each of the individual indicators for Arab countries and selected benchmarks. Prepare library of policies based on desk review for the ISPAR platform.
11. Carry on ad hoc assignments as requested by the supervisor(s).
1. Provides general office support services to help ensure the smooth functioning of an organizational unit.
2. Uses standard word processing package to produce a variety of routine correspondence, reports, tables, charts, graphs, etc., in accordance with institutional standards.
3. Proofreads written products for completeness and grammatical and typographical accuracy.
4. Maintains calendar/schedules; monitors changes and communicates relevant information to appropriate staff inside and outside the immediate work unit.
5. Reviews, records, routes and/or processes mail or other documents; gathers pertinent background material; tracks and monitors follow-up action as required.
6. Methodology identification of selected international indices: Collect information about the underlying indicators, and identify the model used to produce the scores and ranks. Data collection: collect the data (historical and recent data) for the selected International Index. Compile the collected data in an Excel sheet. Prepare the Simulator for the selected Index.
7. Data collection and preparation: Acquires data from primary or secondary data sources. Filters and “cleans” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct data problems. Identifies and analyzes errors and inconsistencies in data and calculations and provides timely resolutions. Perform all the usual data cleaning
8. Databases: Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality. Format the datasets as per programming requirement. Finalize simulators. Liaise with the IT team. Contribute to the development of the online platforms and other online products by helping identify relevant functionalities. Contribute to testing the functioning of the platform and other online products. Revise datasets if needed.
9. Substantive work: Interprets data, analyzes results using statistical techniques and provides reports with ongoing monitoring and refinement. Draft short report covering the main findings. Prepare draft brief on policy recommendations for selected Arab countries. Prepare draft methodological notes, parliamentary documents, training material and other required documents.
10. Substantive work: Collect information pertaining to policies and best practices for each of the individual indicators for Arab countries and selected benchmarks. Prepare library of policies based on desk review for the ISPAR platform.
11. Carry on ad hoc assignments as requested by the supervisor(s).
This vacancy is now closed.