General
Description of assignment title
Junior Research and Data Programme Assistant
Assignment country
Republic of Korea
Expected start date
25/08/2025
Sustainable Development Goal
5. Gender equality
Volunteer category
National UN University Volunteer
Duration
6 months (with possibility of extension)
Details
Mission and objectives
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly benefit women and girls worldwide. It works globally to make the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals a reality for women and girls and stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life, focusing on four strategic priorities: • Women lead, participate in and benefit equally from governance systems. • Women have income security, decent work and economic autonomy. • All women and girls live a life free from all forms of violence. • Women and girls contribute to and have greater influence in building sustainable peace and resilience, and benefit equally from the prevention of natural disasters and conflicts and humanitarian action. UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality, and in all deliberations and agreements linked to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Entity works to position gender equality as fundamental to the Sustainable Development Goals, and a more inclusive world.
Context
The UN Women Knowledge and Partnerships Centre in the ROK was established in Seoul in 2022 with support from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family of the Republic of Korea. The Centre seeks to function as a ‘knowledge hub’ to facilitate research, education and training, sharing of innovations and lessons learned, networking, and development of multi-stakeholder partnerships for the achievement of gender equality in the Asia-Pacific region. Reporting to Research and Data Specialist, the Junior Research & Data Programme Assistant will provide support to the member of the Research and Data team with their activities and events. S/he contributes to programme implementation including providing necessary operational, administrative and programmatic support. The Junior Research & Data Programme Assistant works in close collaboration with the programme and project’s staff in the Centre as required.
Task description
- Assisting in the organization and coordination of events such as webinars, meetings, conferences, and workshops. - Supporting data-related tasks using statistical software such as R Studio and Python, as well as geospatial tools. - Conducting preliminary research and drafting documents—including research reports and presentations—on key topics related to the Centre’s work in ending violence against women and girls, gender data and policy analysis. - Providing general project and operational support, including scheduling meetings, taking notes, coordinating across contributors, fact-checking, and managing documentation. - Preparing figures and tables using Microsoft Excel. - Assisting in the implementation of training sessions on gender data and statistics organized by the Centre. - Supporting the development of gender data stories, factsheets, and articles. - Preparing informational briefs and background notes. - Leveraging digital applications and online tools to enhance workflow efficiency and task coordination. - Providing basic technical support and end-user assistance for online conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams), including troubleshooting audio and video connectivity issues.
Eligibility criteria
Required experience
1 month
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
No experience required
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required Korean, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor's degree in currently enrolled - programme management or support, or other relevant programmes
Competencies and values
· Accountability · Adaptability and flexibility · Creativity · Judgement and decision-making · Planning and organising · Professionalism · Self-management
Skills and experience
· At least 0-2 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in programme management or support, or other relevant programmes; experience with working in a computer environment using multiple office software is an asset, experience working in the UN or other international development organization. · Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. · Familiarity with statistical software such as R Studio and Python, as well as experience working with geospatial data, is highly desirable. · Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. · Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development. · Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. · Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. · Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines. · Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain. · Sound security awareness. · Have affinity with or interest in gender equality and women’s empowerment, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
Area(s) of expertise
Administration, Business management, Crisis and emergency response
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
The Republic of Korea has low rates of terrorism and violence. South Koreans have great respect for the rule of law, according to data from the World Bank. Citizens also have a great deal of respect for the courts and rules of society. There are only minimal regional variations throughout the country, and the year divides neatly into four distinct seasons. There is a delightful spring (April to June), a muggy and wet summer (July to August), a refreshing autumn (September to November) and a freezing cold, snowy but dry winter (December to March).
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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