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Research Assistant at ESCAP, Thailand

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Deadline: 10 February 2016

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Research Assistant in Bangkok, Thailand.

ESCAP is the regional development arm of the United Nations for the Asia-Pacific region.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Research Assistant performs the following functions-

  • Assists in identifying and monitoring of financing for development and macroeconomic aspect of the work of the Section. Selects and evaluates a variety of substantive research documents; summarizes pertinent material related to financing and macroeconomic issues; collects and analyses large number of statistical data and prepares high-quality background research materials for assessment papers, studies, briefs and reports.
  • Systematically follows through and retrieves highlights and compiles data and information from a wide variety of existing sources; prepares input for the electronic ESCAP-MPDD database and enhances collaboration with Government agencies, research institutes/think-tanks and organizations in the collection of data for the work of the Section.
  • Assembles and examines original statistical material to ensure accuracy, clarity and validity; makes appropriate adjustments to use in the Divisions publications.
  • Designs, prepares and maintains a country/sub-regional/regional profile for each country assigned to the Section.
  • Prepares a variety of research reports, presentations, tables, lists, charts, data sets, and/or diagrams for information in order to facilitate the in-depth analysis of the retrieved information by the supervisor and other users.
  • Participates in the substantive and policy discussions of the Section.
  • Attends a variety of meetings to follow discussions, takes notes and prepares summary report, notes for the file, correspondence, etc.
  • Provides guidance and training to new/junior staff.
  • Performs other related work as required.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • A first level university degree is desirable.
  • A minimum of seven years of experience in collecting and researching data across various areas of economic, finance and sustainable development, or related areas, is required.
  • Experience in analytical work in the area of economics and development is desirable.
  • Fluency in English is required. English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
  • Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

How to Apply

Applications must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, please visit ESCAP.

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