Back Researcher - Impact Evaluation and Statistical Methods

The International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth (IPC-IG) is a joint project between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Brazilian Government to facilitate South-South Cooperation on key development issues.  The Centre carries out applied research and its goal is to generate knowledge resources to the global development community.

The main objectives of the center are to contribute applied research-based policy recommendations for inclusive growth and to facilitate South-South exchange and learning on key development issues. Toward these ends, the IPC-IG not only conducts research, but also organizes thematic workshops, policy training seminars, advisory and programme evaluation missions for requesting countries, and hosts resident researchers.  The Centre regularly publishes Working Papers, issues of Policy in Focus, Policy Research Briefs and One Pagers to encourage policy debate and dissemination of knowledge. The IPC-IG publications can be found at: http://www.ipc-undp.org/pages/newsite/menu/about/pub.jsp?active=0.

In October 2019, an International Technical Cooperation Project BRA/19/008 was signed between the National School of Formation and Improvement of Labour Magistrates (ENAMAT), linked to the Superior Labour Court (TST), and the UNDP/IPC-IG. The project aims at “Strengthening Information Production and Management related to Labour Justice to Expand Knowledge and Improve the Brazilian justice system”. The project will develop research aimed at broadening and deepening knowledge about administration, management and access to justice. In this sense, it will be produced a comparative and descriptive international analysis of labour jurisdiction law systems (Brazil, Portugal, Mexico Argentina, South Africa and South Korea) and an analysis of the formative dimensions of learning assessments and institutional evaluations of the judicial schools. In addition, the project includes studies on how new technologies, digital platforms and transformations may affect labour law; the impact of collective demands on the effectiveness of labour law; the judicialization of the work environment, work accidents and occupational diseases; and complementary studies focused on improving the Brazilian justice system to be discussed with partners. The project also includes a component related to the efficient management and knowledge management of the undertaken activities. The project’s initial duration is two years (until December 2021) and it can be extended if necessary.

The research assistant will be responsible for assisting the IPC-IG research team in developing the national component of the Project: the analysis of the formative dimensions of learning assessments and institutional evaluations of the judicial schools.

The Research Assistant position is within the IPC-IG Research team.

Under the substantive guidance of the Researcher coordinator, this position is expected to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of the following:

Corporate

• Demonstrates integrity and fairness, by following the UN/UNDP’s values and ethical standards;
• Demonstrates discretion and reliability in handling confidential matters;
• Promotes the furthering of the IPC-IG’s vision, mission and strategic goals;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Leadership

• Uses available resources, methods, partners, and information effectively
• Takes responsibility for and ensures high quality of own work

Innovation

• Analyses complex technical materials (including data) and makes concise, relevant recommendations

Communication and Relationship Management

• Responds to information and instruction with professionalism and accuracy
• Speaks on behalf of self with professionalism and integrity consistent with UN values

Delivery

• Meets goals and timelines for delivery of products or services

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Ability to strongly support and build knowledge products;
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communications skills;
• Experience in building client relationships with strong networking and advocacy skills;
• Seeks and applies knowledge, information and best practices both within and outside of the IPC-IG.

Judgment/Decision-Making

• Mature judgment and initiative;
• Client-oriented perspective focused on impacts and results;
• Independent judgment and discretion in advising on handling major policy issues and challenges.
   

Essential

• Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Demography or related fields;
• 2 years of professional or academic experience with survey and/or administrative data analysis;
• Fluency in English;
• Proficiency in statistical packages such as R or SAS or STATA.

• Working or academic experience in development and/or social policy areas;
• Working or academic experience in monitoring and evaluation of social programmes;
• Working or academic experience in impact evaluation of social programmes;
• Working or academic experience with database management systems;
• Working or academic experience with sampling design and implementation;
• Working or academic experience with design and implementation of household surveys;
• Experience with the Microsoft Office package;
• Working knowledge of other UN language is an asset;
• Experience with demographic methods;

This is a national position, Brazilians and others legally authorized persons to work in Brazil can apply for the process. The salary for this position is BRL 7.994,08.

Please note that the duty station is Brasilia/DF. UNDP will not provide any subsidy to fund the selected candidate to move to Brasilia.

Individual confirmation receipts will not be issued due to the volume of applications.

Due to the large volume of applications received, only pre-selected candidates will be contacted. The selected candidates will pass through an interview, which is conducted in English and Portuguese.

Important applicant information

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Contract Duration: 12 months