Research assistant infrastructure, transport and housing
Conduct research to draft a report on infrastructure, transport, and housing for disabilities.
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Overview
Conduct research to draft a report on infrastructure, transport, and housing for disabilities.
You have:
- Advanced degree in Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Law or related to Public Policy.
- At least 5 years of progressive experience working on research and policy analysis on disability and the rights of persons with disabilities.
- Experience on care and support systems is desired.
- Experience on research on infrastructure, transport and housing for persons with disabilities is desired.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Other UN language is desired.
Contract
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Result of Service
• Timely delivery of research. • Report to the Human Rights Council infrastructure, transport and housing is founded in solid research and reflects latest developments to contribute to robust and efficient support and care systems, to ensure community inclusion of persons with disabilities.
Work Location
Home country
Expected duration
15-8-25 to 15-10-25
Duties and Responsibilities
Background: Resolution A/HRC/RES/55/8 mandates OHCHR to draft a report on "Infrastructure, including transport and housing." The report aims to evaluate current practices, identify gaps, and propose recommendations to enhance the inclusion of persons with disabilities. Objectives: The consultant will conduct research to draft the mandated report, focusing on infrastructure, transport and housing in care and support systems for persons with disabilities. Scope of Work: 1. Stakeholder Analysis and Input Integration: - Analyze contributions from stakeholders. - Incorporate inputs, highlighting good examples and practices. 2. Research on Latest Developments: - Conduct research on advancements in infrastructure, transport and housing. - Focus on their application in care and support systems. 3. Identification of Good Practices: - Identify and document best practices for community inclusion. 4. Formulation of Recommendations: - Develop evidence-based recommendations for States, development actors, and other stakeholders. - Ensure recommendations are practical and actionable.
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced degree in Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Law or other disciplines related to Public Policy, additional experience being accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. At least 5 years of progressive experience working on research, policy analysis on disability and the rights of persons with disabilities is required. Experience on care and support systems is desired. Experience on research on infrastructure, transport and housing for persons with disabilities is desired.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Other UN language is desired.
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 a time when you had to conduct research on a complex topic. | This assesses your research skills and ability to handle complexity. | Provide a specific example highlighting your research approach and the outcomes. |
| How do you approach integrating stakeholder input into your work? | This evaluates your stakeholder engagement skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure your recommendations are actionable? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a successful policy analysis you've conducted? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a time you encountered resistance while researching a sensitive topic. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with the latest developments in infrastructure and disability rights? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use for identifying and documenting best practices? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain a situation where you had to formulate recommendations based on your research findings. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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