Vacancy title:
Research Assistant
Jobs at:
UN VolunteersDeadline of this Job:
14 June 2021
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 09, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.
Description of task
The UNV Research Assistant will report to the Project Manager (PMU) . The UN Volunteer’s tasks will be divided into the following core areas:
• Support Research and Monitoring and Evaluation activities on the Project;
• Support project implementation at district level;
• Perform research activities to characterize specific groups in terms of different indicators of well being;
• Performing background research assistance (qualitative and quantitative) on project activities;
• Provision of research assistance activities for all Unit initiatives;
• Provision of support on preparation of different types of executive documents derived from the advisory activities provided by the Unit to the Directorate;
• Support preparation of district level reports;
• Support the development of knowledge management and articles for publication;
• Any other duties assigned by PMU.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required degree level
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Educational additional comments
• Bachelor’s degree in Environment, Climate Change, Agriculture, Development Studies or related development field;
• Knowledge in research and research methodology;
• General knowledge of political and economic context in Zambia;
• General knowledge of UNDP work in Zambia is desirable.
Required experience
24 Months
Experience remark
• At least 2 years of progressive agro-processing and alternative livelihood operations;
• Some experience in research work is added advantage.
Language skills
• English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
Area of expertise
Agro-industry and agricultural marketing
Area of expertise details
• Research;
• Agro-processing and alternative livelihood operations.
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Competencies values
Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
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Job application procedure
/>* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.
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Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.
* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
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Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.
Application deadline: 14 June 2021
To apply for this job please visit www.unv.org.
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