Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Policy Coordinator, the Research Analyst will assist with the ongoing and planned activities through Crisis and Resilience. This includes supporting the overall management and coordination of thematic areas’ workplans and activities. The Research Analyst will also assist in the design and implementation of knowledge management activities of ICPSD under Crisis and Resilience, such as research, toolkit, and training development for initiatives of the Center. Additionally, the Research Analyst will support cooperation, donor mobilization, and technical advisory/assistance provided to other UNDP units, including Country Offices and Regional Bureaus.
Under the guidance of and reporting directly to the Crisis and Resilience Policy Coordinator, the Research Analyst will be responsible for performing and contributing to the following:
1.Conduct Afghanistan-related research and analyses for crisis and resilience portfolio:
2. Provide technical assistance and research for renewable energy projects:
3. Participate in knowledge management activities
4. Implementation, collaboration, and monitoring of project implementation
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangement
The Research Analyst will work under the direct supervision of the Crisis and Resilience Policy Coordinator.
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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 competencies
Thematic Area | Name | Definition |
Business Direction & Strategy | System Thinking |
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Business Development | Knowledge Facilitation |
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Business Management | Project Management |
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Business Management | Partnerships Management |
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Business Management | Communication |
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Business Management | Monitoring |
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Information Management & Technology | User Experienceand Business Analyst | Capacity to translate efficiently users needs into IT requirements around human-centered design |
Min. Academic Education | Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics, Business, Finance, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Renewable Energy or Energy Engineering, Environmental Management or other related field. Advertisement
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. |
Min. years of relevant work experience | Up to 2 years (with Master’s degree) or minimum 2 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant working experience with socio-economic and energy research. |
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Desired additional skills and competencies |
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Required Language(s) (at working level) |
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