Research & Training Associate — Development Economics

United Nations University; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing subsidy

Job summary

United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) invites applications for a roster of experts to support its research and training programme. The Institute began operations in 1985 in Helsinki, Finland, and leads policy advice and original research in development economics.

Responsibilities include contributing to the research programme, conducting capacity-building activities, and supervising junior researchers and PhD students under the Director’s

Qualifications

• PhD degree or equivalent in Economics, Development Economics or a related discipline.
• Excellent drafting skills and fluency in both oral and written English. Knowledge of other official UN languages would be an asset.
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Responsibilities

• Contribute effectively to the implementation of the UNU-WIDER research programme.
• Carry out teaching, training and supervision within the capacity building programme of the Institute, including guidance of junior researchers and PhD students.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Director.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural environment teamwork

Knowledge of UN languages (asset)

Education

PhD in Economics/Development Economics or related

Job description

United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) invites applications for a roster of experts to support its research and training programme. The Institute began operations in 1985 in Helsinki, Finland, and leads policy advice and original research in development economics.

Responsibilities include contributing to the research programme, conducting capacity-building activities, and supervising junior researchers and PhD students under the Director’s