UNV Research Assistant Jobs 2021 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. UNV Ethiopia looking for “Research Assistant“. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 9th August 2021.
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UNV Research Assistant Jobs 2021
The UNV has published a job vacancy announcement on 27th July 2021 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Research Assistant to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Volunteers |
| Position | Research Assistant |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 9th August 2021 |
UNV Job Vacancy 2021
Description of task:
Within the delegated authority and under the overall supervision of the Executive Secretary or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Research Assistant will:
- Assist with compiling information and undertake research on socioeconomic and development policy issues.
- Support data collection activities of the Office of the Executive Secretary and develop process improvement mechanisms for data analytics tasks
- Undertake desk review of bibliographies as necessary, conduct literature reviews and proofread documents
- Assist with organizing and convening meetings, including attending to all relevant preparations, preparing background documents and taking notes of meetings.
- Participates in technical meetings, conferences, and seminars. Serves as Secretary to committees, ad hoc task forces, etc.; takes notes, draft summary reports, minutes, notes for the files or assessment reports for presentation and monitors follow-up actions, etc.
- Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
Position in Organization:
- Research Assistant
- National Specialist
- Host entity: ECA
- Country: Ethiopia
- Location, Country: Addis Ababa (ETH)
- Language skills: English/ French
- Expected Starting Date: Immediate
- Duration: 12 months
- Application deadline: 09 August 2021
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public administration, economics, political science, social sciences or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in collecting and researching data across various areas of social and economic development or related areas is required.
- Knowledge and ability to use computer software and applications for data processing, quantitative analysis and presentations is desirable
- Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
- Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
- Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
Language skills
- English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
- French(Mandatory), Level – Working Knowledge
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full-Time
- Selection Process: Written test and Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNV Research Assistant Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://www.unv.org/vo/ethr001237-10175
The Closing Date: 9th August 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unv.org |
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