Research Analyst Education - United Nations Development Programme UNDP

Job Identification

21218

Locations

Dubai United Arab Emirates

Posting Date

10/10/2024 02:21 AM

Apply Before

10/26/2024 10:59 PM

Job Schedule

Full time

Agency

UNDP

Grade

IPSA9

Vacancy Type

International Personnel Service Agreement

Practice Area

Economics

Bureau

Regional Bureau for Arab States

Contract Duration

1 Year

Education & Work Experience

Masters Degree 2 year(s) experience OR Bachelors Degree 4 year(s) experience

Required Languages

Fluency in both Arabic and English is required.

Desired Languages

French is an asset.

Vacancy Timeline

2 Weeks

Background

Diversity Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a leave no one behind approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse any kind of harassment including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

The project initiated in 2008 is a collaboration between UNDPs Regional Bureau for Arab States and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) which aims to independently analyze and monitor trends and issues affecting knowledge and development. In Arab countries and beyond it supports Arab States in developing knowledgebased societies by producing highquality publications such as the Global Knowledge Index (GKI) and Future of Knowledge Foresight Reports and facilitating exchanges through regular high level forums such as the Knowledge Summit and Knowledge Weeks.

In response to evolving need in increasingly knowledgebased economies project also hosts the FutureSkills4All initiative dedicated to skills development for the digital economy and future labour markets.

Duties and Responsibilities

SCOPE OF WORK

The Research Analyst will work under the guidance of the Project Research and Communications Specialist and will focus on education and labour market research to support the revision of the GKI and contribute to discussions on human capital development. Key responsibilities include:

1. Research and analysis:

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research on education and its intersection with the labour market.
• Analyze data to support the revision and enhancement of the GKI.
• Contribute to thinkpieces policy briefs and empirical research for educational initiatives and labour market trends.
• Coordinate and prepare ad hoc thematic and substantive reports/analysis/briefs as requested.
• Contribute substantively to the knowledge product creation process ensuring datadriven insights are clearly and compellingly presented.
• Contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation initiatives for different contexts on key emerging policy agendas in collaboration with policy teams at HQ the Regional Hubs and country offices.

2. Data collection and management:

• Lead the collection and analysis of data relevant to education and labour market dynamics.
• Develop and implement robust data collection methodologies.
• Ensure data accuracy and reliability for all project outputs related to education and skills.

3. Knowledge product development:

• Design and produce analytical reports policy briefs and data visualizations that inform on education and labour market trends.
• Collaborate on the production of the GKI and other indices ensuring they reflect educational and labour market insights.
• Identify and coordinate the work of advisory board members and consultants including drafting and reviewing terms of references (ToRs) requests for proposals (RfPs) and work specifications to maintain high standards of project outputs.
• Oversee and ensure the quality of contributions from consultants to align with project standards and objectives.

4. Policy advice and project support:

• Provide expert advice on educational policies and labour market integration.
• Support the strategic planning and execution of project initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders to align project outputs with current educational and economic needs.
• Examine the structure of the GKI assess effectiveness explore potential changes and propose enhancements.
• Identify potential advisory board members and assist in commissioning and coordinating their work where requested and comment on their draft papers.
• Mobilize consultants to initiate activities including drafting and reviewing terms of references (ToRs) request for proposals (RfPs) and work specifications.
• Develop/use rosters of prequalified consultants Implementing Partners (Ips) and other service providers in support of project outputs and activities.
• Oversee the work of national and international consultants that support project implementation.
• Supervise and manage project personnel and consultants. Establish performance objectives and standards and ensure timely and appropriate feedback guidance and support to ensure optimum performance.

5. Event and workshop coordination:

• Organize and facilitate workshops seminars and conferences focused on education and other related fields.
• Develop content and coordinate logistics for these events to ensure productive discussions and outcomes.

INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT

The Research Analyst will report to the Project Research and Communications Specialist and collaborate closely with regional and global teams to ensure alignment and integration of research activities.

Competencies

Core

Achieve Results:

LEVEL 2: Set and align challenging achievable objectives for multiple projects have lasting impact

Think Innovatively:

LEVEL 2: Proactively mitigate potential risks develop new ideas to solve complex problems

Learn Continuously:

LEVEL 2: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons diversify experiences

Adapt with Agility:

LEVEL 2: Proactively initiate and champion change manage multiple competing demands

Act with Determination: .