Support on social protection research in the Near East and North Africa region

Support research on social protection in NENA region

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IPC-IG - UNDP International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth

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Application deadline 5 years ago: Monday 30 Aug 2021 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support research on social protection in NENA region

You have:

Fluency in French and Arabic is mandatory for this position.
Academic or professional experience in research is essential.
Good writing skills are important for this role.
Knowledge about social protection systems is highly desirable.
Knowledge about agricultural development is highly desirable.
Background in social sciences, political science, statistics, economics, development studies, and related fields is beneficial.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are required.

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IPC-IG is looking for a French and Arabic speaker online volunteer with experience in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region to support with online research on social protection. More specifically, in collaboration with IPC-IG researchers, the selected candidate will support (i) data collection about social protection programmes in NENA countries; and (ii) review literature about social insurance and agricultural development. Please do not apply for this opportunity if you are not fluent in French and Arabic.

Research
Knowledge management, archiving and documentation

The IPC-IG is a result of an agreement between the United Nations Development Programme and the Brazilian Government to facilitate South-South Cooperation on key development issues. Its mandate is to promote the production and dissemination of studies and policy recommendations, the exchange of best practices in development initiatives and the expansion of South-South cooperation. Online volunteers will work remotely, mostly at a time and location of their convenience, and subjected to the deadlines set. They will receive a certificate of appreciation and can be acknowledged in the final publication of documents, as feasible.
Volunteers: 1 needed
20+ hours per week / 6 weeks

Mandatory: fluency in French and Arabic. Academic or professional experience in research. Good writing skills. Highly desirable: knowledge about social protection systems and agricultural development. Background on social sciences, political science, statistics, economics, development studies, and related fields. Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
Africa
French, Arabic

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with online research and how you've applied it in the past?	This assesses your practical experience in conducting online research, which is crucial for this role.	Discuss specific projects where you utilized online research techniques effectively.
What strategies do you use for reviewing literature in a specific field?	This question evaluates your approach to gathering and synthesizing information from existing studies.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure clarity and effectiveness in your written communication?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your understanding of social protection systems in the NENA region?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to work collaboratively on a research project. How did you contribute?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.