Research assistant

23 hours ago

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland United Nations University Full time
Vacancies
Research Assistant / Database Administrator

UNU-WIDER is looking for an outstanding individual with strong skills and expertise in the collection, cleansing, analysis, and management of large databases to acquire regularly the underlying country-level data for the WIID and GRD databases and compile and add the most recent observations to the existing databases.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of the Institute, the Database Administrator will perform the following duties:

  • Update the WIID and GRD databases on a regular basis to incorporate the latest relevant available data on distribution and taxation at country level;
  • Update the WIID and GRD user guides and documentation documenting all sources and background information for country-year observations;
  • Generate manuals describing the process of updating the WIID and GRD;
  • Assist in the visualization process of the WIID and GRD by providing data as requested;
  • Provide ideas for the further development of the databases;
  • Other duties as requested by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications and Experience
  • A minimum of master's degree in Economics, Statistics, or equivalent quantitative social science discipline, with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience;
  • Strong skills and expertise in the collection, cleansing, analysis, and management of large databases;
  • Good command of Stata and MS Excel;
  • Knowledge and previous research experience of distribution and tax data;
  • Excellent drafting skills and fluency in both oral and written English. Knowledge of other official UN languages would be an asset;
  • Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Remuneration

Remuneration will commensurate with qualifications, experience, and level of responsibilities within the administration.

Duration and Type of Contract

The work will be performed on a full-time or part-time basis (at a minimum of 50% rate, i.e. 10 actual full days worked per month). Based on part-time, the work can be conducted hourly at a minimum of 75 hours per month.

This is a locally-recruited position and no relocation allowance applies. The post is limited to a person residing in Finland, including persons holding a valid work permit. The successful candidate will be employed under a local contract and will not hold international civil service status nor be a 'staff member' as defined in the UN Staff Rules and Regulations.

This contract carries no entitlement to paid annual leave nor sick leave.

Starting Date: As soon as possible.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should submit their applications online using this form and must upload the following:

  • A cover letter setting out how the qualifications and experience match the requirements of the position;
  • A copy of the highest educational degree obtained.

UNU-WIDER shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, Article 8).

Organizational Unit

United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)

Reference Number

2016/UNU/WIDER/RA Database Administrator

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