52119 RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (GLOBAL PULSE) (FOR INDONESIAN NATIONALITY ONLY) Location : Jakarta, INDONESIA Application Deadline : 16-Dec-14 Additional Category Management Type of Contract : Service Contract Post Level : SC-6 Languages Required : English Duration of Initial Contract : 6 months REFER A FRIEND APPLY NOW Background UN Global Pulse Global Pulse is an innovation initiative in the Executive Office of the United Nations Secretary-General, harnessing todays new world of digital data and real-time analytics to gain a better understanding of changes in human well-being. Global Pulse hopes to contribute to a future in which access to better information makes it possible to keep international development on track, protect the worlds most vulnerable populations, and strengthen resilience to global shocks. Global Pulse is being implemented as a network of Pulse Labs, bringing together expertise from UN agencies, governments, academia, and the private sector to research, develop, test and share tools and approaches for harnessing real-time data for more effective and efficient policy action. Pulse Lab Jakarta Global Pulse established a Pulse Lab in Jakarta in 2012 in partnership with the Government of Indonesia. Pulse Lab Jakarta functions as an open innovation space where policy experts together with UN development practitioners and other partners can experiment with new types of data and emerging technologies and evaluate their potential to enhance both public policy decision-making and community resilience. Following the development of useful approaches, Pulse Lab Jakarta supports institutional adoption of these innovations into policy and practice. The Research Assistant under direct supervision of the Data Scientist at Pulse Lab Jakarta ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of assigned research projects. Additionally, in support of the Data Scientist, s/he will coordinate PLJ’s ongoing research projects by ensuring that work scope, research protocols and regulations are adhered to. Duties and Responsibilities Summary of Key Functions: Research Coordination Research Research Communication 1. Research Coordination focusing on achievement of the following results: Coordinate, externally, different stakeholders for PLJ research during the whole cycle of research. Scheduling research meetings with stakeholders. Communicating with stakeholders to provide them (intermediate) outcomes, such as Minutes of Meetings, Progress reports, and Final reports, and to collect inputs and needs from stakeholders. Helping Data Scientist provide them related and background documents. Monitor, internally, the progress of research activities and ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of assigned research projects Follow up on internal research activities across research projects of PLJ Research Team. Disseminate input from stakeholders to PLJ staff Coordinate the research cycle including planning, conducting, and finalizing of research projects. Communicate internally to ensure timelines are adhered to. 2. Research focusing on achievement of the following results: Horizon scanning: keep abreast of big data research and trends, identify emerging players, map the state of the art in specific areas of interest for the Lab Monitor events that would contribute to PLJ research activities such as existing data, new types of data sources, and big data technologies. Circulate new information to PLJ staff internally Conduct quantitative and qualitative research with other PLJ staff to help PLJ research Qualitatively, conduct desk and field research to identify options for implementation of pilot projects, potential partners, and relevant precedents, and participate in their implementations. Quantitatively, extract data and figures from computer tabulations from different kinds of data sources, to provide meaningful insights for further analysis. 3. Research Communication focusing on achievement of the following results: Develop and maintain research records, and prepare periodic and ad-hoc reports as required Collect up-to-date research results from PLJ Research Team. Prepare a set of progress reports as well as ad-hoc reports to share highlighted research findings with stakeholders and the public in support of PLJ staff Responsible for final output and delivery of completed research projects, and related output materials (reports, write-ups, presentations, social media) on deadline Prepare required materials in support of PLJ Research and Communication Teams and revising and delivering them based on relevant comments and feedback. Ensure the quality of findings for dissemination in support of Global Pulse and PLJ staff members as well as external collaborators. Impact of Results The key results have an impact on the overall performance of the research projects in which Pulse Lab Jakarta is involved. Accurate analysis and presentation of information strengthens the capacity of the office. Incumbents own initiative is valued and ability to work as part of a highly dynamic and motivated team. The Research Associate will ensure the smoother operational process of PLJ’s research projects, providing efficient communication between Pulse Lab Jakarta and collaborators and between Pulse Lab Jakarta and the public, and disseminating research findings and implications in an effective and efficient way. Competencies Competencies and Critical Success Factors Functional Competencies: Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda Level 1.1: Support the preparation of information for advocacy Identifies relevant information for advocacy for a variety of audiences Results-Based Programme Development and Management Level 1.1: Contributing to results through provision of information Provides information and documentation on specific stages of research implementation Identifies opportunities for research development and helps draft proposals Innovation and Marketing New Approaches Level 1.1: Implementing processes and uses products Documents and tracks innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches Responds positively to new approaches Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing Level 1.1: Basic research and analysis Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise Level 1.1: Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently to work tasks Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments Demonstrates in-depth understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and research management tools, and utilizes these regularly in work assignments Global Leadership and Advocacy for UN Global Pulse’s Goals Level 1.1: Research and analysis Identifies relevant information for advocacy for UN Global Pulse’s goals for a variety of audiences Client Orientation Level 1.1: Maintains effective client relationships Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines Responds to client needs promptly Core Competencies: Good coordination skills, liaising with a wide variety of stakeholders Critical thinking and self-motivation. Excellent communication skills Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment Self-development, initiative-taking, eager to learn new skills Acting as a team player and facilitating team work Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively Creating synergies through self-control Managing conflict Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Informed and transparent decision making Required Skills and Experience Recruitment Qualifications Education: • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences discipline (economics, psychology, sociology, anthropology, public policy, etc.) with strong qualitative and quantitative research methodologies or relevant working experience in research, community development, public policy, or education. Experience: • Minimum of four years professional experience in a research role. • Experience in using critical thinking and managing projects involving non-traditional data and social media monitoring desirable • Experience in design, plan and execution of research projects with minimum supervision, which address the needs of all stakeholders • Experience preparing presentations and writing final conclusions clearly and concisely for internal and external clients • Experience in using new technologies for data collection and analysis and working with quantitative and qualitative data. • Knowledge of data analytics using statistical software such as SPSS or Stata, sentiment analysis, text mining, and social network analysis is a plus Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is required. APPLICANT MUST COMPLETE P11 FORM AND SUBMIT AS PART OF THEIR APPLICATION . Click here to down load the form P11 UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply . All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP Indonesia reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP Indonesia at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and education requirements ATLAS Position No. jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=52119
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