Research Consultant (Managing Exits from Armed Conflict)
Organizational Context
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Job Purpose
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Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the project’s lead Data Scientist and in close collaboration with the rest of the team, the Research Consultant will be responsible for the following duties: Data analysis Conduct survey data cleaning, de-identification and integration as necessary and note steps taken. Support the development of statistical analyses of the data and write up results in an accessible way for outputs for lay audiences. Contribute to co-authored publications on the study’s findings, including in policy-oriented formats and academic journals. Data visualization and reporting Support the presentation and visualizations of data in different outputs: creating charts and infographics for reports, briefings and other types of output as required. If relevant, participate in events to present data and findings to support UN policy processes. Data quality monitoring and organization (if relevant) Support the monitoring and quality verification of incoming data during survey rollout periods. Support the management and storage of project data in compliance with data protection measures as required. Contribute to effective workflow processes, such as documenting changes across surveys and lessons learned, and mainstreaming the steps for data cleaning and reporting (e.g. by contributing to codebooks and libraries).
Work Experience
Education Advanced university qualification (master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, political science, economics, statistics or any other social science discipline with a focus on quantitative techniques or statistics is required. A bachelor’s degree, in addition to two years of relevant work experience, is considered in lieu of a master’s degree. Experience At least five years’ experience in applied research, statistics or data analysis for public policy is desirable. Proficiency with R (data cleaning, statistical analysis and visualization packages) is required. Understanding of statistical methods of analysis, including multivariate regression, is required. A background in conflict prevention or resolution, peacebuilding, development or a related area is desirable. Command of Power BI, STATA, SPSS or other statistical and data analysis software is beneficial. Experience working on and analysing data from large-scale surveys through programs such as SurveyCTO is beneficial. Ability to quickly learn SurveyCTO and become proficient in the project’s surveys is essential. Experience with data management and data protection is a bonus. Strong analytical and data visualization skills. Ability to be detail oriented. Ability to work within a dynamic team and with local research partners. Ability to generate digestible reports of large datasets. Ability to write and present findings clearly, concisely and in a manner that translates complex ideas into accessible language for practitioners and policymakers. Ability to multitask and define priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment. Experience researching or working in Nigeria, Niger, Chad or Cameroon is beneficial. Excellent written and oral communication in English. Language For this assignment, fluency in English (both written and oral) is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
Skills
The Research Consultant is required to demonstrate the core values of the United Nations: Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity. In addition, s/he will demonstrate the following competences: Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.