UNDP Jobs in Lebanon, Research Assistant, 32974

• Section/Unit: Arab Development Portal (ADP)
• Reports to: Arab Development Portal Project Manager and Technical Specialist
• Project reference: 00116151
• Budgeted level: SC 5

• Assist in editing required research documentation in both English and Arabic;
• Assist in preparing tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results;
• Update ADP national and international datasets;
• Verify and contribute to the well-functioning of the backend of the data portal;
• Assist in performing descriptive statistical analyses of data;
• Assist in reviewing translated material (En-Ar and En-Ar);
• Assist in organizing thematic focus groups, workshops and trainings;
• Assist in developing new social media content and checking content for accuracy, ensuring that it complies with copyright and privacy regulations;
• Draft and suggest ideas for basic media strategies and content;
• Perform any other substantive task that might be requested by the Project manager in line with the Research Assistant’s duties.

• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent research, editing and analytical skills; 
• Creative skills to find interesting ways of presenting information;
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail including proofreading;
• Ability to write in a clear, concise and engaging way for the target audience;
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills;
• Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure; 

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, social sciences, education or any other related fields. 

• A minimum of two (02) years of relevant work experience
• Previous UN experience is a plus
• Experience in analytical work related to socio-economic development of the Arab region is an asset
• Experience in writing social media material and familiar with basic social media strategies is preferrable
• Experience with statistical analysis and development indicators is preferrable.

• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English is required. 

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