Research Consultant (HDRO) - New York

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)Duration of Initial Contract :The Human Development Report Office (HDRO) is a multi-disciplinary team, which produces the annual Human Development Report (HDR). The HDR focuses on a different theme every year, and contributes to the larger international development debate.  The Research Consultant will be hired and based in New York working under the supervision of the Head of the Research Team.

The work of the Research Consultant will largely focus on research and writing in preparation of the HDR 2015.

The research should focus on one or more of the following areas:

(i) labour markets, including unemployment dynamics, informality and the quality of jobs;
(ii) impact of demographic change and trends in labour markets;(iii) production systems and technological change; (iv) development strategies of emerging economies.
It is expected that the Consultant will perform the following tasks:
Provide background research for the HDR 2015: the consultant’s primary responsibility will be to contribute between one and two finished background papers for the 2015 Human Development Report; Help the Research Team identify and commission background papers for the HDR 2015.  As part of this task the researcher will survey the relevant literature and identify key gaps which can be addressed in new research done by the consultant and/or other members of the Research Team; Assist the Head of the Research Team in the management and drafting of the HDR 2015; Drafting short memos, boxes and research notes as inputs to the HDR 2015; Undertake other tasks as required.

Working conditions:

Office-based in a workstation or shared office. Travel is not anticipated, but is not ruled out.

Working in Teams:

Creates team spirit, inspires and motivates colleagues at all levels; demonstrates willingness to integrate ideas of others into own thinking; Remains composed under stress; manages moods and creates positive attitude in the team even in times of crisis; Effective team player, good communication and inter-personal skills, ability to be part of a culturally diverse environment, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Writing Skills:

Demonstrates very strong writing skills, especially in English;
In particular, has the ability to present persuasive, coherent and well-founded arguments.

Results Orientation:

Demonstrates drive to achieve results in timely manner and to seek and find solutions to any problems; encountered; makes efficient use of available resources; demonstrates ability to multitask.

Communication Skills:

Has ability to communicate clearly and persuasively; demonstrates ability to build consensus and expresses own ideas openly and frankly without jeopardizing rapport with colleagues.

Education:

Solid academic record, with at least a Master’s degree in Economics or closely related fields (including but not limited to international relations, development studies, sociology, geography and quantitative social research); Doctoral training will be considered as a strong asset.

Experience:

Sound grasp of substantive and policy issues related to economic and development theories, particularly of the human development and capabilities approach; Research experience in the areas of inequality and/or poverty in developing and/or developed countries; Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience; Advanced quantitative and/or econometric skills and experience with related software (Excel, Stata); Experience in conducting research required; experience in coordinating research highly desirable; Outstanding writing skills in English and the ability to synthesize large amounts of information into succinct written notes/reports, summaries on a short notice;

Language:

Excellent command of English (oral and written); Fluency in other UN language/s would be a strongly desirable asset. Evaluation Method:
Consultants will be evaluated based on UNDP’s cumulative analysis method. When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract shall be made to the consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:Responsive/compliant/acceptable; and Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical (70%) and financial (30%) criteria. Technical (based on CV, technical test/interview) - 70%: Experience (20%); Technical test/interview (50%); Financial Proposal - 30% The consultant is requested to provide his/her daily or monthly consultancy fee.Important note:
Interested candidate is required to submit application via UNDP jobsite system, because the application screening and evaluation will be done through UNDP jobsite system. Please note that UNDP jobsite system allows only one uploading of application document - for your CV, please fill out the UNDP Personal History Form (P11) for Individual Contracts, which can be downloaded at https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Byo5Ju5ka4Fnc3UtbVNqNXhOdXc/edit
Please sign and upload it to the jobsite.UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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