Research Assistant
1 week ago
The mandate of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is to promote sustainable and inclusive development and regional connectivity in the Asian and Pacific region. ESCAP’s role as a regional development arm of the United Nations Secretariat is to support its membership with policy oriented research and analysis, normative support and technical assistance and capacity building, to respond to the development priorities and changing needs of the Asian and Pacific region.
The Environment and Development Division (EDD) assists developing countries in the region through providing advisory services, organizing capacity building tools and activities, carrying out research and analysis and supporting intergovernmental cooperation on environment and development in support of sustainable development.
This position is located in the Sustainable Urban Development Section, in the Environment and Development Division. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Sustainable Urban Development Section.
**Responsibilities**:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Sustainable Urban Development Section, and overall supervision of the Director, Environment and Development Division, the incumbent is required to perform the following functions:
- Assists in identifying and monitoring substantive aspect of the work of the Section in various regions/countries. Selects and evaluates a variety of documents, summarize pertinent material, collects and analyses data and prepares background and research materials for meetings, workshops and events, assessment papers, studies, briefs and reports.
- Systematically follows through and retrieves, highlights and compiles data and information from a wide variety of information sources; prepares input for the electronic database and the internet and co-operate with research institutes and organizations in the collection of data.
- Prepares a variety of reports, presentations, tables, lists, charts, data sets, and/or diagrams for information in order to facilitate the in-depth analysis by section staff, the supervisor and other users.
- Participates in the substantive and policy discussions of the Section and a variety of meetings, takes notes and prepares summary report, notes for the file, correspondence, etc.
- Maintains and expands 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, and co-ordinates review and clearance process and co-ordinates with editor, translation services, etc., on finalization and issuance of publication and reports.
- Identifies the organizational requirements for conferences and meetings, assists in the preparation of documentation and reports for these meetings; prepares organization of a variety of meetings/conferences; assists in conducting preparatory meetings with relevant UN agencies and delegations regarding procedural and organizational arrangements for the meetings/conferences in all formats - on-site, virtual or hybrid, including communication with potential delegates, managing video conferencing invitations and operations, and updating relevant technical guides incorporating new features and functionalities of conferencing tools that are utilised to organise meetings/conferences in ESCAP, and prepares summary report as well as post-meeting evaluations.
- Provides guidance and training to new/junior staff.
- Performs reference check, requests ISBN and sales number as well as other related work as required.
Competencies
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.
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
A relevant first-level university degree in economics, social science, communications, or related field is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in collecting researching data across various areas of environment, social and economic development or related area is required.
Experience in developing graphs in Microsoft Excel is required.
Experience in drafting and/or reviewing documents, including agen
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