Research Analyst (Education)

at  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

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.

KNOWLEDGE GENERATION

Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need

MIN. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in education, economics, social sciences, or a related field is required.
• Candidates with a first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) with two (02) additional years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of a Master’s degree.

MIN. YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of two (02) years (with Master’s degree) or four (04) years (with Bachelor’s degree) of work experience in the areas of policy, research and advocacy in thematic areas related to social sciences, education, labour economics, skills development, and employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent research, analytical, data management, and report writing skills.

DESIRED SKILLS IN ADDITION TO THE COMPETENCIES COVERED IN THE COMPETENCIES SECTION

• Proven experience in a similar position in leading local, regional or international organizations;
• Experience working in the Arab States region;
• A background in report development;
• Experience in skilling, workforce development, livelihoods or employability research or initiatives.

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