Research Assistant
Assist with research and project implementation activities.
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Overview
Assist with research and project implementation activities.
You have:
- Bachelor's degree in Environment, Climate Change, Agriculture, Development Studies or related field.
- At least 2 years of progressive agro-processing and alternative livelihood operations experience.
- Knowledge in research and research methodology.
- Fluent in English language.
- General knowledge of political and economic context in Zambia.
- Some experience in research work is an added advantage.
Contract
This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.
Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.
Description of task
The UNV Research Assistant will report to the Project Manager (PMU) . The UN Volunteer's tasks will be divided into the following core areas:
- Support Research and Monitoring and Evaluation activities on the Project;
- Support project implementation at district level;
- Perform research activities to characterize specific groups in terms of different indicators of well being;
- Performing background research assistance (qualitative and quantitative) on project activities;
- Provision of research assistance activities for all Unit initiatives;
- Provision of support on preparation of different types of executive documents derived from the advisory activities provided by the Unit to the Directorate;
- Support preparation of district level reports;
- Support the development of knowledge management and articles for publication;
- Any other duties assigned by PMU.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required degree level:
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Education - Additional Comments:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environment, Climate Change, Agriculture, Development Studies or related development field;
- Knowledge in research and research methodology;
- General knowledge of political and economic context in Zambia;
- General knowledge of UNDP work in Zambia is desirable.
Required experience:
24 Months
Experience remark:
- At least 2 years of progressive agro-processing and alternative livelihood operations;
- Some experience in research work is added advantage.
Language skills:
- English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
Area of expertise:
Agro-industry and agricultural marketing
Area of expertise details:
- Research;
- Agro-processing and alternative livelihood operations.
Driving license:
No
Competencies values:
Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams
Application procedure:
* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections
of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink.
Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.
* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at
https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to
apply.
Application deadline: 14 June 2021
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a research project you contributed to? | This question assesses your previous experience in conducting research. | Discuss a specific project and your role in it, highlighting your contributions and outcomes. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when working under tight deadlines? | This checks your time management and priority-setting skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a time you had to analyze data. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in your research findings? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in the field of agriculture and development? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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