Research Assistant – IP Sustainable Finance (IBFCR II) & GCCF III

Volunteering Environment Finance & Economy

Overview

Assist UNDP Bangladesh in climate finance research and reporting activities.

You have:

• Minimum 03 months of experience with development organizations is required.
• Having basic skills on MS office, excel and PowerPoint.
• Have knowledge on quantitative and qualitative research methods and statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, NVivo, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Previous experience in research, data analysis, or related field is desirable.

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.

The IBFCR II along with the GCCF III will work on integrating climate change considerations into Bangladesh’s planning and budgeting processes by considering climate dimensions into ministry budget management systems and aligning the Annual Development Programme (ADP).

The IBFCR Phase II and GCCF III will focus on enhancing governance structures for climate finance by improving monitoring, accountability, and the effectiveness of climate-related expenditures. The project will also work with the Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation Division (IMED) in improving climate indicators for effective oversight and collaborate with the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (OCAG) to conduct climate performance audits, update audit curricula, and integrate social audits into government protocols.

Both the IBFCR II and GCCF III has completed the inception phase. At this stage, UNDP intends to hire UN University Volunteers to assist the mentioned projects IP-Sustainable Financing (IBFCR II) and GCCF III, to support implementation of the preliminary activities through primary and secondary research, policy document review and analysis, stakeholder coordination and engagement.

The UN Volunteers will provide support to the IBFCR II/GCCF III teams in initiating the implementation of the integrated activities of the mentioned project.

Key Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of Programme Officer, UNDP Bangladesh; the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1. Review and analyse national and international plans, policies, guidelines and project related documents under IP Sustainable Finance & GCCF III projects to provide re-search support to the broader UNDP climate finance team.

2. Collect and synthesize data from the government agencies, private organizations and climate hotspots in Bangladesh

3. Collaborate with IP Sustainable Finance & GCCF III team members and external partners to identify research priorities, methodologies, and dissemination strategies.

4. Assist in the development of research reports, policy briefs, and other knowledge products to support climate finance related advocacy and capacity-building efforts of UNDP Bangladesh

5. Support the organization and facilitation of training, workshops, seminars, and meetings related to national and international climate finance.

6. Any other research-related tasks, as requested by the management

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Working in Teams

• Minimum 03 months of experience with development organizations is required.

• Having basic skills on MS office, excel and PowerPoint.

• Have knowledge on quantitative and qualitative research methods and statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, NVivo, etc.)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex in-formation clearly and concisely.

• Previous experience in research, data analysis, or related field is desirable.

Dhaka is located in central Bangladesh. Not only is it the capital city, but it is also the largest in the country. It is the centre of political, cultural, and economic life in Bangladesh. The official language is Bengali, while English is the working language of UN Agencies. Good English-speaking medical, dental services, and educational centres are available for internationals.

In recent decades, Dhaka has seen the modernization of services, communications, and public works. The city is attracting large foreign investments and greater volumes of commerce and trade. It is also experiencing an increasing influx of people from across the nation; this has reportedly made Dhaka one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Dhaka is connected to other cities by rail, road, and by air and internationals can move easily from one city to another. Dhaka has venerable green spaces, including many gardens and parks, historical places, and nice restaurants.

The weather is tropical - hot and very humid during the summer monsoon season (April-September) and drier and cooler in the winter (October-March). Historically, Bangladesh has been a safe country for internationals so far. While Dhaka is not categorized as a hardship station, the volunteer should be prepared for limitations in freedom of movement on foot, by public transport, and to certain locations.

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