Research Assistant

6 months ago

กรงเทพมหานคร, Thailand United Nations (UN) Full time

Researches, extracts and compiles basic information and technical data on environment and development and related issues.
Sorts, consolidates, extracts and processes data and enter into relevant database.
Assists in the evaluation and examination of data sets for accuracy, clarity and validity.
Assists in 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.
Prepares a variety of reports/documents/publications, and produces visual presentations, tables, lists, graphs, charts and/or diagrams for information and review by senior officers.
Prepares inputs for inclusion in documents, articles, books and publications.
Reviews, stores, classifies, and maintains relevant computerized databases.
Performs other related work as required.

**Communication**: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

**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.
EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required.
A first-level university degree may be accepted in lieu of two years of required experience.
Job - Specific QualificationA university degree in social science, environmental studies or economics is desirable.
Work ExperienceA minimum of five years (or three years if graduated with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in conducting research and data analysis related to sustainable development or related area is required.
Experience in developing graphs in Microsoft Excel is desirable.
Experience in the United Nations Common System or international organizations similar to UN Common System is desirable.
LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
AssessmentQualified applicants may be evaluated through a competency-based interview and/or other assessment methods.
Must have passed the United Nations Global General Service Test (GGST) at Headquarters or an equivalent locally-administered test at Offices Away from Headquarters.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.

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