IC para contribuir a la preparación de un cuestionario sobre el uso de datos administrativos en los censos de población y vivienda

Contribute to the preparation of a self-assessment questionnaire on the use of administrative data.

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Overview

Contribute to the preparation of a self-assessment questionnaire on the use of administrative data.

You have:

  • Se requiere de un título universitario en demografía, sociología, economía o similares.
  • Se requiere al menos 3 meses de experiencia relevante.
  • Se requiere conocimiento del idioma español.
  • Se requiere conocimiento de EXCEL.
  • Se requiere conocimiento de Word.

Contract

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Result of Service

El contrato contribuirá a la finalización del cuestionario de autoevaluación sobre la preparación en el uso de datos administrativos para los censos y de las instrucciones para su llenado, contribuyendo al fortalecimiento de las capacidades nacionales en estos asuntos.

Work Location

CELADE - División de Población

Expected duration

2 meses

Duties and Responsibilities

Bajo la supervisión del Director del CELADE, el IC deberá realizar las siguientes actividades: 1. Revisar el cuestionario desarrollado por CESPAP, y adaptarlo para América Latina y el Caribe. 2. Revisar las instrucciones de uso del cuestionario desarrolladas por CESPAP y adaptarlas para la región. 3. Revisar y organizar el archivo Excel con el cuestionario y el archivo Word con las instrucciones.

Qualifications/special skills

Se requiere de un título universitario en demografía, sociología, economía o similares. Para este puesto se requiere al menos 3 meses de experiencia relevante. Se requiere conocimiento de EXCEL, Word y de técnicas de investigación.

Languages

Se requiere conocimiento del idioma español.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Potential interview questions

Describe your experience in adapting questionnaires for specific regions. The interviewer wants to understand your ability to customize materials for diverse populations. Provide a specific example of a project where you successfully adapted a questionnaire, focusing on your approach and the outcomes.
What techniques do you use to analyze data from research projects? This question assesses your analytical skills and familiarity with research methodologies. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain your proficiency with Excel and how you've applied it in your past work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure accuracy when revising instructional documents? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your approach to collaborative projects involving demographic data? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to learn a new research technique. How did you approach it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you prioritize tasks when faced with tight deadlines? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to work in the field of demographic research? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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