UNV Research Associate

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.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of SPPS Project Manager the NUNV will work to support the SPPS project on key coordination, logistical, and deliverable objectives being carried out by various members of the SPPS team. The deliverables by the consultant are time-bound and related to specific tasks that need to be completed in support of priority objectives under which the project is working toward. The consultant will work closely with the other members of the technical team including Livelihood Specialist, Training Specialist, M&E Specialist and MIS Associate, and ensure programmatic supports as per requirements. He will have to support and participate in conducting in-depth research and analysis of primary and secondary data (either collect data/information through web search and/or visits key focal points of social protection programmes implementing ministries) and assist in preparing policy presentation and briefs. In collaboration with colleagues, the consultant will support critical research and policy development objectives under the policy exploration phase of developing a national social insurance scheme, researching the viability through piloting on universal old age and persons with disability allowance, and support critical economic and coronavirus social protection research. The consultant will be assigned for working with SPPS project of UNDP within the scope of Cabinet Division and GED.

Specific duties to include:

Working closely with the government counterpart in Cabinet Division and other social protection implementing ministries/divisions, provide data collection, research, and documentation support in the ongoing formulation process of NSSS Action Plan (Phase 2) and subsequent progress tracking of the implementation of the Action Plan:

1. Support formulation of NSSS Action Plan and monitor its implementation progress

• Assist in preparing a database of NSSS Action Plan items of each ministry/division
• By coordinating with the implementing ministries/divisions, update the database with progress tracking information
• Provide support in documentation of the NSSS Action Plan related information and data received from the line ministries

1. Provide administrative and logistics support to the Cabinet Division’s Social Protection branch

• Assist the social protection branch of Cabinet Division in organizing consultation meetings, and workshops on social security.
• Assist in preparation of meetings/workshops’ notices, minutes, and other documents
• Maintain and regularly update a database of social security focal points of implementing ministries/division
• Assist in any other related matters as deemed required.

1. Provide technical support in the development process of Cabinet Division’s digitized dashboard on social security:

• Support the dashboard development process through coordination, data collection, data entry and other relevant tasks
• Provide support through research, and documentation.

1. Under the supervision of ICT Expert, assist in updating Cabinet Division’s website on Social Security

• Provide support in updating the website with information on activities such as news, events, publications, e-library, and other related information
• Designing visual imagery and sample pages including colors and fonts for the website.
• Assist in developing the capacity of project staff in updating, accessing and usage of the website on social protection
• Assist in any other related matters deemed required.

1. Provide administrative and logistical support to SPPS Programme

• Undertake logistical, administrative, and financial arrangements of meetings, workshops, and events organized by the project
• Facilitate upload/update of project documents, reports, evaluation reports and other relevant documents to SharePoint
• Maintenance of records, files, and documents; draft general correspondence and general reference documents; organize data and information for reporting
• Make travel arrangements for the team members, including travel requisitions and claims for field missions
• Provide support to Financial and Administrative Assistant.

1. Assist in drafting and design of various knowledge products, infographics

• Assist in drafting knowledge products such as infographics, booklets, templates etc. on the SPPS Programme and various aspects of social security
• Assist in overall design of knowledge products including cover design, formatting, etc.
• Coordinate overall publication process with all parties involved
• Maintain and update inventory of all knowledge products.
• By coordinating with the Communication Officer and other project staff, provide technical and editorial support for contents for social media

1. Provide support in diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware and software issues faced by project staff

• Monitor and maintain the Network, Routers, Printers, and other devices to prevent faults occurring
• Assist with the installation of the software packages, basic maintenance of hardware and software
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all infrastructure equipment.

1. Any other relevant tasks as assigned by the Project Manager time to time.

Educational additional comments

A minimum of Bachelor Degree is required. In exceptional cases, UNDP may consider a candidate who have the experience and skills meet the criteria.

Experience remark

• Knowledge and understanding of the social security policies along with the socio-economic context of the host country
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with stringent deadlines;
• Solid overall computer literacy and experience in data collection, analysis, communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with project team including field level staff members;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills is required in both English and Bangla.

Language skills

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Bengali(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise details

• Programme coordination support on key priority research objectives.
• Computer literacy is essential (particularly MS Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and XD).
• Design of various knowledge products, infographics.

Competencies values

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, 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. This is a National UN Volunteer Specialist assignment, therefore only nationals of (Bangladesh) and legal residents in (Bangladesh) with the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply.