UNDP Is Hiring A Research and Programme Analyst | Home-based, TURKEY 2024 Apply Now!!
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UNDP
Target Audience
International Applicants
Introduction
UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crises and to drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in nearly 170 countries and territories, we offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives, build resilient nations, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UNDP Is Hiring A Research and Programme Analyst | Home-based, TURKEY 2024
Sustainable Development Goals represent the global consensus for the comprehensive and ambitious 2030 Agenda. The level of ambition and the need for resources to reach the targets necessitate innovations to increase efficiency, and partnerships for effective use of existing resources as well as growing them.
The Center’s work to engage foundations and the private sector focuses on delivering policy advice and technical services in four thematic areas:
- Private Sector Engagement through South-South Cooperation for the SDGs
- Private Sector Engagement in Digital Transformation and Skills Development
- SDG Financing and Private Sector Development
- Resilience and Crisis Response
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the ICPSD’s Islamic Finance Portfolio Lead, the Research and Programme Analyst will support the production of reports and knowledge management activities of in Islamic finance portfolios; toolkit and training development initiatives of the center, cooperation, technical advisory and implementation assistance offered to other UNDP units, including COs and RBx.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of and reporting directly to the UNDP Islamic Finance Portfolio Lead/ Projet Manager the Research and Programme Analyst will be responsible for performing and contributing to the following:
1) Ensure implementation of the strategies of ICPSD on the private sector’s role in Islamic finance in the following areas:
- Conduct thorough research and prepare analysis of the role of the private sector in Islamic finance and inclusive business, focusing on good practices and lessons learned that enhance inclusive growth.
- Conduct research and support preparation of high-quality policy and programme guidance material on innovative financing mechanisms, Islamic finance ecosystem and inclusive business models.
- Prepare analysis and synthesis of proposals on the areas for support and interventions within these thematic areas.
- Conduct the necessary internal procedures related to editing, design, and clearance of documents and advocacy materials.
2) Participate in the effective formulation, management and evaluation of knowledge management activities of Islamic finance and inclusive business thematic areas:
- Participate in the design and formulation of ICPSD activities within the area of responsibility, translating ICPSD’s priorities into local interventions and partnerships.
- Participate in the development, design and formulation of projects focusing on quality control, from formulation to implementation of the ICPSD activities.
- Monitor and evaluate knowledge management activities under Islamic finance, and prepare inputs for reporting
3) Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the outreach and resource mobilization strategy:
- Develop communication materials including press releases, speeches, briefs, blogposts.
- Organize and coordinate roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, conferences, workshops, retreats, national and international events.
- Participate in the design and formulate ICPSD activities within the area of responsibility, translating ICPSD’s priorities into local and international interventions and partnerships.
- Analyze and research information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
- Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
- Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
- Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
- Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
- Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
- Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
- Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical competencie:
- Knowledge Generation: Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for content, or responsive to a stated need.
- Communication: Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
- Working with Evidence and Data: Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making.
Required Skills and Experience
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, management, business administration, international development, international relations, political science, economic development, or related field is required, OR a first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the above-mentioned field of study, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Up to 2 years (with Master’s degree) or minimum 2 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of extensive working experience in research and data analysis experience preferably in international development and economic analysis.
- Experience in research, quantitative and qualitative data analysis is required.
- Working experience in an international organization is an asset, particularly familiarity with the UN/UNDP system.
- Experience in handling of web-based management systems (i.e. ERP) is an asset.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Fluency in Turkish and/or Dari is an advantage.
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