Individual Contractor
Support the implementation of the project and assist project officers with activities and review preparation.
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Overview
Support the implementation of the project and assist project officers with activities and review preparation.
You have:
- Advanced University Degree, Master, Economics, Finance, International Relations or related areas is required.
- At least one year of working experience in economic research is required.
- Experience in designing research studies and analyzing economic data is required.
- Experience in writing reports is desirable.
- Fluency oral and written in English is required.
- Knowledge of French is desirable.
Contract
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Result of Service
The individual contractor will support the implementation of the project, particularly in assisting project officers to conduct the project's activities and prepare the final review.
Work Location
Home-based
Expected duration
19/01/26 - 27/03/26
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the project officers of Commodities Branch, the individual contractor will work closely with the project team and two international consultants in logistical and analytical work. Specific tasks include: - Assist the project officers and research team in collecting and analyzing country data to identify CETMs-related diversification opportunities in the three beneficiary countries of the project. - Prepare substantive input and materials such as documents and presentations for the workshops organized in each beneficiary country. - Help the project team in the drafting of the country reviews by identifying key issues of interest related to value addition, promotion of economic diversification, attraction of investments, and strengthening of regulatory frameworks. - Assist with other related tasks as necessary.
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced University Degree, Master, Economics, Finance, International Relations or related areas is required. At least one year of working experience in economic research is required. Experience in designing research studies and analyzing economic data is required. Experience in writing reports is desirable.
Languages
Fluency oral and written in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
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
| Can you describe your experience with economic research and how it applies to this role? | The interviewer wants to understand your relevant experience in relation to economic research. | Discuss specific economic research projects you've worked on, highlighting key contributions. |
| How do you approach the analysis of complex economic data? | The interviewer is assessing your analytical skills and methods used in economic data analysis. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Provide an example of a research study you designed and its outcomes. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your strategy for preparing materials for workshops or presentations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you describe a time you had to collaborate with a team on a project and what your role was? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when supporting multiple project officers? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in economic research, and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you think economic diversification is important for these beneficiary countries? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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