Development Research Analyst
Colombo
- Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
- Location: Colombo
- Grade: Consultancy - SB-4 (SC8/SC9), Service Contract, Local Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Scientist and Researcher
- RESEARCH
- Closing Date: Closed
Background
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform research on various economic, social and/or environmental issues and support the collection of data and information for research analysis, programme formulation, programming and advocacy;
- Contribute to formulation of policy briefs/position papers, discussion papers, research reports and publications, programme/project progress and conclusion reports;
- Support knowledge products from policy work related to SDG/Agenda 2030 and the National Human Development Report. Support in proof reading and editing of such documents;
- Provide coordination and administrative support for policy and programming, by organising meetings, consultations and advocacy programmes especially for NHDR and SDG related work;
- Support the conceptualisation of new integrated programmes and projects for UNDPs Programme;
- Any other relevant tasks required.
- Quality research inputs and analysis provided for policy formulation and advocacy, research reports and publications, position/discussion papers, programme/project progress and conclusion reports, knowledge management products, as well as conceptualization of programmes and projects
Competencies
- Strong language skills and experience in developing policy papers/ briefs etc.;
- Experience working with civil society organizations, government ministries, UN agencies, private sector;
- Familiarity with information systems and communication technologies is an asset;
- Strong coordination, communication and collaboration skills with experience in consensus building and in motivating cross-functional teams to meet ambitious project goals and timelines;
- Strong organizational and networking skills;
- High level of motivation, initiative and work independently without much supervision;
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and work effectively within and outside the organization;
- Ability to travel, occasionally to programme locations;
- Integrate Gender dimensions to the project planning and implementation.
Required Skills and Experience
- A master’s degree in development studies, development economics, public policy or any other related field with minimum five (5) years of experience in research, analysis and preparation of briefing/ discussion papers, program/project progress and conclusion reports, etc.;
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel etc.)
- Language Requirement
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English, along with Sinhala and/or Tamil
Disclaimer
Important applicant information
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