Research and Data Analytics

Contract

This is a UNV National University contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National University contracts.

Non-family duty station

Under the technical guidance of the Observatory Project Manager, the NUNV is expected to support work across the Observatory’s full range of focus, including economy, SDGs and conflict, and specifically: • Support the Observatory’s analytical work including data entry, coding, analysis, interpretation and visualization; • The development of visualizations, including dashboards in PowerBI and Tableau will be a key focus of the work;

•Conduct supervised secondary research to support the development of high-quality knowledge and learning materials;

•Assist in the organization of webinars/events/forums hosted by the Observatory;

•Preparation/writing of analytical documents on the relevant thematic areas;

•Assist in publishing of data, reports, analysis etc; •Identifying innovative data and analytical approaches in specific areas; •Supporting monitoring and evaluation, communications and stakeholder engagement; •Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Building Trust ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Judgement and Decision-making ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Managing Performance ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Working in Teams

Strong visualization skills (including Power BI and Tableau); • Data analysis in the field of social or economic development fields;

• Strong interest in big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning and their application of policy challenges; • Advanced knowledge of statistical packages (STATA, SPSS, R, Python, etc.) • Knowledge of econometrics, • Strong commitment to promoting gender equality, excellent interpersonal and communication skills; • Outstanding command in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as handling web- based applications.

Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, is a sovereign state in Southeast Asia bordered by Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand. One-third of Burma's total perimeter of 1,930 km (1,200 miles) forms an uninterrupted coastline along the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. The country has an estimated population of 51 million people. Myanmar's capital city is Naypyidaw and its largest city is Yangon. The country is ethnically diverse.

The government recognizes 135 distinct ethnic groups but the Bamar form an estimated 68% of the population. Temperatures in Myanmar can vary from place to place. In general, the Myanmar climate is hot throughout the year, with temperatures averaging 27 degrees Celsius or 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The months of March, April, and May the weather in Myanmar can be very hot and humid, especially around the coastal regions. This increase in temperature is caused by the onset of the rainy season. Despite the hot temperatures, there are areas that can be quite pleasant.

The interior areas such as Inle Lake and Bagan can be quite a bit cooler than the coastal regions. The mountainous areas can also be cooler as they have a much higher altitude. Yangon is the busiest and most populous city in Myanmar. Yangon served as the capital of Myanmar until 2006, when the military government relocated the capital to the purpose-built city of Nay Pyi Taw in central Myanmar. With over 7 million people, Yangon is Myanmar's largest city and its most important commercial centre. Yangon boasts of all modern amenities, malls, hotels, cafes and a well-served international/domestic airport.