Position Summary:
The Knowledge Management and Research Associate position is located in the Regional Office reports to a Regional Programme Coordinator. At the G-7 level, the Knowledge Management and Research Associate will provide the lead responsibility for supporting knowledge management and research.
The Knowledge Management and Research Associate is part of a team, led by the Regional Programme Coordinator, which provides integrated programme and technical support within a systems strengthening approach fundamental to UNFPA’s overall strategy.
The Knowledge Management and Research Associate contributes to the development and implementation of effective regional and country programmes in the region by providing support in the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s programmes in the following functions:
- Knowledge Management
- Research Support
- Consultant Roster Management
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- Completion of secondary school with additional course work in public administration and/or systems development
Knowledge and Experience:
- 7 years of relevant experience in the development and management of data support systems and in information management in the private or public sector.
- Strong organizational skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Sound interpersonal skills
- Ability to use analytical tools and logic to gather, define information, situations, problems, and draw logical conclusions to the data;
- Experience in using Microsoft Office applications and GIS mapping software
- Awareness of systems architecture
- Make timely and appropriate decisions, taking into consideration, various and complex issues.
Languages:
Fluency in English is required; Working knowledge of another UN language an asset.
Other Desirable Skills: Proficiency in current office software applications; good basic knowledge of finances and mastery of a series of financial and spreadsheet software.