Senior Research Assistant, Population Affairs

UN Secretariat; Santiago; Presencial; CLP 38.278.000 - 57.416.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UN Secretariat seeks a Senior Research Assistant to independently monitor substantive work in the Population Division across countries. You will select, evaluate, and summarize documents, collect and analyze data, and prepare background materials for studies and reports.

The role involves creating data sets, databases, and charts for reporting, and supporting project formulation and meetings. You will liaise with research institutes, organize meetings/workshops, and draft technical texts,

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational certificate in social sciences, economy, demography desirable.
• Ten years of data collection and research experience in social/economic development; eight years if university degree.
• Eight years of research in population and development; five years in sociodemographic research.
• Experience in systematizing, processing, analyzing, and disseminating sociodemographic data.
• Desirable: experience providing technical assistance on population and development issues in Latin America and the Caribbean; knowledge of Redatam; data analytics.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and monitor substantive work aspects across countries; select and evaluate documents; summarize material; collect and analyze data.
• Prepare background information for studies and reports; develop input for electronic databases and web sources.
• Design/update databases; build data sets; produce charts/graphs for reporting; assist in project formulation and monitoring.
• Organize meetings/workshops; draft agendas; liaise with internal/external partners; draft/edit technical texts and newsletters.

Conocimientos

Professionalism

Teamwork

Planning & Organizing

Data analysis

Research skills

Information gathering

Time management

Prioritization

Risk assessment

Educación

High school diploma

Technical or vocational certificate in social sciences, economy or demography

Herramientas

Redatam

Descripción del empleo

Organizational context: The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), a regional commission of the United Nations, aims to foster economic and social development in the region. This Senior Research Assistant position is within the Population Division (CELADE), reporting to the Coordinator of the Population and Development Area. The role supports ECLAC's mission through policy design, monitoring, and advisory services.

Job purpose: The Senior Research Assistant will independently identify and monitor substantive aspects of the Population Division's work across various countries. This involves selecting and evaluating documents, summarizing materials, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing background information for studies and reports. The role contributes to the elaboration of analytical and quantitative elements for regular and assigned work programs. Responsibilities include building data sets, designing and updating databases, and preparing charts and graphs for reporting. The position also supports project formulation, monitoring, and the organization of meetings and workshops, ensuring efficient data management and dissemination for informed decision-making and program activities.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include independently identifying and monitoring substantive work aspects in various countries. The role involves selecting and evaluating documents, summarizing pertinent material, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing background materials for studies and reports. This includes systematically retrieving and compiling information from diverse sources, preparing input for electronic databases and the internet, and cooperating with research institutes for data collection. The position requires preparing charts and graphs for data presentation, assisting in formulating project proposals, and coordinating project monitoring. It also involves producing analytical elements for documents and reports, building special data sets, and designing/updating databases. Furthermore, the role supports organizing meetings and workshops, drafting agendas, establishing and managing internal databases, and participating in technical meetings. The incumbent will liaise with internal and external parties, draft and edit technical texts, prepare newsletters, and process information using various computer programs. The role also tracks legislative decisions affecting programs, oversees database preparation, and may provide guidance to junior staff.

Education

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Candidates for General Service positions must clearly indicate completion of high school in their application. A technical or vocational certificate in social sciences, economy, demography, or a related field is desirable.

Work experience

A minimum of ten years of experience in data collection and research in social and economic development is required, reduced to eight years with a university degree. Eight years of research experience in population and development, and five years in sociodemographic research are also required. Experience in systematizing, processing, analyzing, and disseminating sociodemographic data is necessary. Desirable experience includes providing technical assistance on population and development issues in Latin America and the Caribbean, knowledge of Redatam software, and data analytics.

Skills

Professionalism, Teamwork, Planning & Organizing. Ability to identify, extract, interpret, and analyze data. Research and information gathering skills. Data analysis, modeling, and interpretation. Good judgment, conscientiousness, efficiency, persistence, and ability to remain calm under stress. Collaborative work, valuing others' input, and supporting team decisions. Goal setting, prioritization, resource allocation, risk assessment, and time management.

Required languages

Spanish, English, French