Result of Service

Study on the participation of women in the space sector conducted.

Detailed findings of desk-based research and datasets compiled.

Research to identify study’s scope and methodology conducted.

Short report outline to identify the main structure and sections of the report drafted.

Questionnaire developed and submitted to stakeholders to collect data.

List of relevant stakeholders and contact points developed.

Two presentations on the study drafted.

Report drafted and finalized on the basis of the desk-based research and questionnaire replies.

Proposal for future research drafted.

Work Location

Home-based

Expected duration

January – June 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct desk-based research to identify existing relevant research and datasets.

Consult with experts.

Develop a research plan to identify detailed scope and methodology of the study.

Develop questionnaire to be submitted to relevant stakeholders.

Identify relevant stakeholders and distribute the questionnaire.

Collect and analyze data of questionnaire.

Prepare outline of the report to identify main sections based on the desk-based research.

Draft a report based on the findings of the questionnaire and the desk-based research, and finalize the report following supervisor’s feedback.

Draft a proposal to continue the research and analyse different dimensions of the topic.

Prepare presentations about the study.

Coordinate with supervisor.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, political science, international relations, social sciences or a related field is required. A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
At least two (2) years working experience in the field of implementing research is required.
Excellent research skills are required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Excellent report writing skills and ability to synthesize information are required.
Familiarity with gender equality is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.