Research and Administrative Assistant
Assist in research and administrative tasks for digital government innovation.
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Overview
Assist in research and administrative tasks for digital government innovation.
You have:
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Technology or related domains is required.
- Arabic fluency is required.
- Knowledge of English is required.
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
- Previous work experience is not required.
- Knowledge in technology, computer science or computer engineering is desirable.
- Knowledge of research and web development is desirable.
Contract
This is a Consultancy contract. More about Consultancy contracts.
Result of Service
The incumbent will be responsible to deliver the following:
• Enriched Arab open innovative government portal for the Arab region. • Provision of support for the EGM of the ENACT Project. • Summary literature review on specific aspects related to technology and innovation in public sector in the Arab countries.
Work Location
UN-House ESCWA
Expected duration
6 Months
Duties and Responsibilities
Digital government transformation and innovation in the public sector are very important aspects for enhancing the internal operations of Arab public institutions and improving the delivery of digital government services. In this regard, the Innovation section at ESCWA launched a project on “Expediting the use of technology and innovation for enhanced operations in Arab Public Institutions (ENACT project)” in 2023.
The services of an individual contractor (IC) are needed to carry out research and administrative tasks of the below identified activities for the preparation of reports and publishing case studies on the Arab Open Innovative Government Portal in the framework of the Project on “Expediting the use of technology and innovation for enhanced operations in Arab Public Institutions”.
The IC will work under the supervision of the chief of the Innovation Section in cluster 4, and will be requested to do the following:
• Conduct research on specific aspects for the technical paper on Technology and Innovation for Public Sector in the Arab region, • Provide support for the organization of the EGM on Technology and Innovation for public sector in the Arab region, • Look at the collected best practices from the Arab countries and examine their relevance for the above-mentioned reports and to the Arab Open Innovative Government Portal, • Summarize the collected best practices from the Arab countries according to themes and topics, and provide support for publishing them on the portal in both Arabic and English, • Prepare talking points and presentations for meetings and conferences upon request.
Qualifications/special skills
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Technology or related domains is required.
All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. For this post, no previous work experience is required. Knowledge in technology, computer science or computer engineering is desirable. Knowledge of research and web development is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA.
For this position, fluency in Arabic and knowledge of English are required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.
Additional Information
Recruitment for this position is on a local basis. The incumbent is required to have the legal right to live and work in the specified working location.
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 a time you conducted research on a topic related to technology or innovation? | This question assesses your research skills and ability to handle technology-related topics. | Provide specific examples of your research process and its outcomes. |
| How would you summarize complex information to make it accessible for different audiences? | This question evaluates your ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with web development or digital platforms? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your fluency in Arabic and your ability to work with English materials. How do you ensure accuracy? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach organizing a meeting or conference? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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