In Person: Research Intern to Support The Knowledge

In Person: Research Intern to Support The Knowledge

**Job Identification**
- 20248

**Locations**
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates**Posting Date**
- 08/27/2024, 07:49 AM
- 09/09/2024, 07:49 AM

**Job Schedule**
- Full time

**Agency**
- UNDP

**Grade**
- IN

**Vacancy Type**
- Internship Programme

**Practice Area**
- Economics

**Bureau**
- Regional Bureau for Arab States

**Contract Duration**
- 3 months

**Education & Work Experience**
- Bachelor's Degree

**Required Languages**
- Fluency in English and Arabic (both oral and written) is required

**Desired Languages**
- French language skills would be an asset but not necessary for the assignment

**Vacancy Timeline**
- 2 Weeks

**Background**

**Diversity,





Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and **inspiring stories.**

The Knowledge Project is a joint initiative between UNDP’s Regional Bureau for Arab States (RBAS) and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) established in 2008. It aims to promote knowledge societies and policies as transformational means to achieving sustainable development in the Arab States region and beyond. The project builds on the Arab Knowledge Reports, the Arab Knowledge Index,





the knowledge4all portal, the Arab Reading Index, the KnowTalks series, the Future of Knowledge Foresight Report series and the Global Knowledge Index (GKI). Moreover, the project has recently launched an ambitious initiative to develop the skills of citizens in the Arab States region.

In 2024, the Knowledge Project has a multifaceted work plan aimed at advancing its mission on multiple fronts. It is set to produce GKI 2024 through a data update. Through the FutureSkills4All initiative, the project is committed to reskilling and upskilling 6,000 learners, empowering them with essential skills for the future. Additionally, the project is set to organize the Knowledge Summit and host a series of engaging KnowTalks events,





providing platforms for thought leaders to discuss critical topics and disseminate valuable insights.

In addition to these efforts, the Knowledge Project will implement a robust outreach and dissemination strategy to maximize the impact of its project outputs, ensuring that its valuable resources reach a diverse and global audience.

Accordingly, the project is seeking the services of a Research Intern to support the GKI sub-team in data collection and validation, literature review, research, compiling information for the GKI and the knowledge4all portal.

**Duties and responsibilities**:
The intern will be based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Under the direct supervision of the Project and Research Associate and overall supervision of the Policy and Data Specialist,





responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to, the following:

- Assist in compiling, cleaning and tabulating data for variables from international sources in order to compute the Global Knowledge Index 2024;
- Provide research, writing and editing support on topics related to knowledge society, education, RDI, ICT and economy;
- Contribute to running quality checks on the datasets gathered before analysis and treatment;
- Assist in revising the structure of the Global Knowledge Index by mapping and suggesting new variables;
- Assist in searching for replacement variables for the discontinued variables used in the previous versions of the Global Knowledge Index;
- Support in preparing tables, graphs, fact sheets,





written reports and presentations summarizing and analysing data results and findings;
- Assist in compiling material for the knowledge4all portal, including information about variables definitions, sources, upcoming events, publications, etc.;
- Ensure the recency, accuracy, and rich diversity of the datasets available for the project's reference and perusal, including the datasets made available on the portal in both Arabic and English;
- Perform any other substantive task that might be requested.

**Competencies**:
**Functional Competencies**:

- Strong sense of collaborative work, excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Keen attention to detail;
- Proven record of interest and work in the development field;






- Excellent analytical and research skills;
- Research experience;
- Interest in the Arab States region and possibly some background in researching the region;
**Professionalism**:

- Ability to negotiate and to influence others to reach agreement;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Shows pride in work and in achieveme

▶️ In Person: Research Intern to Support The Knowledge
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