Información general
Descripción de la asignación de voluntarios NU
MMRR000174--Research and Data Analytics
El programa de Voluntarios de las Naciones Unidas (VNU) es la organización de la ONU que contribuye a la paz y al desarrollo en todo el mundo por medio del voluntariado. El voluntariado es una forma poderosa de involucrar a los ciudadanos para hacer frente a los desafíos en materia de desarrollo, y capaz de transformar el ritmo y la naturaleza del mismo. El voluntariado beneficia tanto al conjunto de la sociedad como a los voluntarios, fortaleciendo la confianza, la solidaridad y la reciprocidad entre las personas y creando oportunidades de
participación apropiadas. Para impulsar la paz y el desarrollo, el programa VNU promueve el reconocimiento de la contribución de los voluntarios, trabaja con sus asociados para integrar el voluntariado en los programas de desarrollo y moviliza en todo el mundo a un número cada vez mayor y más diverso de voluntarios, incluidos Voluntarios de las Naciones Unidas. El programa VNU entiende el voluntariado como universal e incluyente, y reconoce el voluntariado en toda su diversidad, así como los valores que lo sustentan: libre albedrío, entrega, compromiso y solidaridad. En la mayoría de las culturas, el voluntariado está profundamente arraigado en antiguas tradiciones de cooperación y apoyo fuertemente establecidas entre las comunidades. En este contexto los Voluntarios de las Naciones Unidas participan en varias formas de voluntariado y juegan un papel esencial en el desarrollo y la paz junto a sus colegas, agencias receptoras y
comunidades locales. En todas las asignaciones, los Voluntarios de las Naciones Unidas promueven el voluntariado por medio de su acción y conducta. La participación en actividades voluntarias puede enriquecer efectiva y positivamente su entendimiento de la realidad local y social, así como también crear un puente entre los voluntarios y la gente de la comunidad receptora. Esto hará que su tiempo como Voluntario de la ONU sea aún más satisfactorio y productivo.
País de la asignación Myanmar
Agencia / Entidad Anfitriona United Nations Development Programme
Categoría de Voluntariado National University Volunteer
Número de Voluntario 2
Duración 6 meses
Fecha de Inicio Esperada 01-10-2021
Lugar de Destino Yangoon [MMR]
Lugar de Asignación Lugar de destino no apto para familias
Observación sobre el lugar de asignación
Condiciones de vida
Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, is a sovereign state in Southeast Asia bordered by Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand. One-third of Burma's total perimeter of 1,930 km (1,200 miles) forms an uninterrupted coastline along the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. The country has an estimated population of 51 million people. Myanmar's capital city is Naypyidaw and its largest city is Yangon.
Detalles de la Asignación
temperatures averaging 27 degrees Celsius or 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The months of March, April, and May the weather in Myanmar can be very hot and humid, especially around the coastal regions. This increase in temperature is caused by the onset of the rainy season. Despite the hot temperatures, there are areas that can be quite pleasant. The interior areas such as Inle Lake and Bagan can be quite a bit cooler than the coastal regions. The mountainous areas can also be cooler as they have a much higher altitude. Yangon is the busiest and most populous city in Myanmar. Yangon served as the capital of Myanmar until 2006, when the military government relocated the capital to the purpose-built city of Nay Pyi Taw in central Myanmar. With over 7 million people, Yangon is Myanmar's largest city and its most important commercial centre. Yangon boasts of all modern amenities, malls, hotels, cafes and a well-served international/domestic airport.
Título de asignación Research and Data Analytics
SP Contexto Organizativo & descripción del proyecto.
The current context in Myanmar is characterized by political and security instability, compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic. Economic growth has been severely constrained by the pandemic and poverty is expected to increase substantially. Millions of the ‘near poor’ and vulnerable people in urban areas are expected to fall into hunger in coming months, with the already poor in rural areas all but guaranteed to fall into deeper poverty.
All this happens just as reliable information on the multifaceted and differentiated impact of the political instability and COVID-19 is either absent or lagging. Published official data is limited. To meet the urgent need for information about the transmission effects of both the pandemic and political crisis onto the country’s stability, cohesion, socioeconomic fabric and development pathway, UNDP will conduct a range of research, data and analytical activities under the Myanmar Development Observatory.
The interns will work in support of the Observatory’s work. S/he is expected to offer support on research, analytics, programme implementation and stakeholder engagement.
Sustainable Development Goals 1. No poverty
Descripción de la tarea
Under the technical guidance of the Observatory Director/Country Economist, the interns are expected to support work across the Observatory’s full range of focus, including economy, SDGs and conflict, and specifically:
Support the Observatory’s analytical work including data entry, coding, analysis, interpretation, visual representation; Conduct supervised secondary research to support the development of high-quality knowledge and learning materials; Assist in the organization of webinars/events/forums hosted by the Observatory;
Preparation/writing of analytical documents on the relevant thematic areas; Assist in publishing of data, reports, analysis etc;
Identifying innovative data and analytical approaches in specific areas;
Supporting monitoring and evaluation, communications and stakeholder engagement; Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Cualificaciones/Requisitos
Resultados / Resultados esperados
Contribution towards the Observatory’s analytical output, including data/statistical work and written analysis; Research notes and short analytical papers;
Contribution towards observatory events, publications, monitoring & evaluation, communications and stakeholder engagement; Contribution towards the Observatory’s innovation in data collection and analysis;
The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs);
Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment
A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed
• The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development dur-ing the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed
Nivel de Grado Requerido Master degree or equivalent
Educación - Comentarios Adicionales
Recent masters graduate in economics, social sciences, public policy, development studies, statistics or related field (must be able to commence within one year of graduation).
Experiencia Necesaria 0 meses
Comentarios sobre la experiencia
Experience in data analysis in the field of social or economic development fields
Strong interest in big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning and their application of policy challenges; Advanced knowledge of statistical packages (STATA, SPSS, R, Python, etc.)
Knowledge of econometrics,
Strong commitment to promoting gender equality, excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Outstanding command in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as handling web-based applications.
Lingüísticas
English (Mandatory) , Nivel - Fluent
Área de Experiencia
Database design, administration and maintenance Obligatorio
Requisito de area de experiencia
Experience in data analysis in the field of social or economic development fields
Condiciones del servicio y otra información
Competencies y Valores
Accountability
Adaptability and Flexibility Building Trust
Client Orientation
Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication
Creativity
Empowering Others Ethics and Values Integrity
Knowledge Sharing Planning and Organizing Professionalism Respect for Diversity Self-Management Technological Awareness Working in Teams
Condiciones de servicio Click here to view Conditions of Service
Conditions of Service:
Note on novel coronavirus – COVID-19.
The rapidly changing nature of novel coronavirus COVID-19 has placed significant and increasing restrictions on the freedom of movement of people, even within countries. Such restrictions may affect the ability national UN Volunteers to begin their assignments at their assigned duty station or limit the ability to enter UN premises. Thus, UNV cannot guarantee assignments will proceed as normal.
The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.
Travel to duty station (if applicable) and a Settling-In-Grant will be provided in the event the duty station is not within commuting distance from the place of recruitment. The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included as well as final repatriation (if applicable).
Furthermore, in non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, the applicable Well-Being Differential (WBD) on a monthly basis will be provided.
For UN Volunteer entitlements, kindly refer to the link https://vmam.unv.org/calculator/entitlements
Supervision, induction and duty of care of UN Volunteers (Roles and Responsibilities of Host Entity)
UN Volunteers should be provided equal duty of care as extended to all host entity personnel. Host entity support to the UN Volunteer includes, but is not limited to:
- Introductory briefings about the organisation and office-related context including security, emergency procedures, good cultural practice and orientation to the local environment;
- Support with arrival administration and official processes;
- Structured guidance, mentoring and coaching by a supervisor including a clear workplan and performance appraisal;
- Access to office space, equipment, IT support and any other systems and tools required to complete the objectives of the assignment including a host entity email address;
- Access to shared host entity corporate knowledge, training and learning;
- Any necessary security measures, ensuring that UN Volunteers are covered by the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) in line with the UNDSS Security Policy Manual;
- Leave management;
- DSA for official travel, when applicable;
- All changes in the Description of Assignment occurring between recruitment and arrival or during the assignment need to be formalized with the United Nations Volunteer Programme.
- Investigate misconduct: sharing reports with the UNV;
Código de aplicación MMRR000174-10680
Procedimiento para la aplicación
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