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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is an international financial institution that offers investment, advisory, and asset-management services to encourage private-sector development in less developed countries. The IFC is a member of the World Bank Group and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. in the United States.
Since 2009, the IFC has focused on a set of development goals that its projects are expected to target. Its goals are to increase sustainable agriculture opportunities, improve healthcare and education, increase access to financing for microfinance and business clients, advance infrastructure, help small businesses grow revenues, and invest in climate health
IFC in affiliation with other UN entities presently require the services of resourceful, experienced and dynamic candidates at various UN DUTY STATIONS in Geneva, Copenhagen, Jerusalem, Beijing, New York, Santiago and Hong Kong for the following positions listed below:-

Posting Title: Research Officer, P4
Job Code Title: RESEARCH OFFICER
Duty Station: MULTIPLE

Responsibilities:
The incumbent reports to the Executive Secretary. As far as review projects are concerned, he/she receives substantive guidance from the Inspector(s) in charge of the project and supervised by a Senior Research Officer. During the reviews the incumbent is expected to work with a large degree of independence. Under the authority of the Executive Secretary, the supervision of a Senior Research Officer and the guidance of the Inspector(s) concerned, the incumbent: - Participates in the preparation of a structured work plan for evaluation and inspection reviews, taking into account their scope and complexity;
• Analyzes information collected by the assigned Research Assistant and conducts preliminary desk reviews;
• Prepares questionnaires, surveys and interview guides and drafts correspondence related to the reviews;
• Participates in the Inspectors' missions and assists in the interviews conducted by the Inspectors;
• Analyzes data, identifies problems and issues and suggests solutions;
• Participates in drafting the Unit's reports; - Ensures accuracy of the information contained in the reports;
• Guides and oversees the work of the assigned Research Assistant;
• Performs focal point responsibilities in respect of assigned organizations, including the drafting and updating of management assessments;
• Assesses and screens proposals for the annual Program of Work of the Unit;
• Participates in internal JIU meetings and assists in the preparation of JIU attendance at meetings of legislative organs;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Secretary.

Competencies
Communication: Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively. Ability to ask pertinent questions, to listen to others, correctly interprets messages received and responds appropriately. Demonstrated openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Planning and
Organizing: Ability to develop clear goals and identify priorities. Ability to allocate appropriate amounts of resources for completing work, foreseeing risks and planning for contingencies. Efficient use of time. Ability to monitor and adjust plans. Accountability: Ability to deliver outputs within prescribed time and quality standards. Honours commitments and takes personal responsibility for shortcomings. Team work: Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi- cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Education
Advanced university degree, preferably in business or public administration, economics, statistics, international affairs, law or in a related field. A combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience, of which at least 3 years involving research and analysis, preferably in the area of oversight (evaluation, audit, inspection, investigation) or a related field.

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

Interested and qualified applicants should send their detailed Resumes/Cvs to

 recruitment@unifc.org 

Candidates selected will be contacted by the UNIFC or our affiliated UN agencies involved in the sustainable development goals. The United Nations 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).