Research Assistant at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

Job Info
Job Identification: 25802
Apply Before: 04/30/2025, 11:59 PM
Grade: NPSA-5
Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement
Practice Area: Strategic Policy Engagement
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Education & Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree - 2 year(s) experience OR High School certificate- 5 year(s) experience
Other Criteria: Policy research and analysis experience at the national or international level is required
Required Languages: Fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese is required
Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks

Job Description

Background
UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to end poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, as well as protect the planet, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Together, these efforts aim to ensure that improvements in human wellbeing remain within ecological boundaries. We also help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities and institutional capabilities, as well as build resilience, in order to achieve the SDGs.

UNDP China has been working in China over the past 45 years, partnering to advance various phases of China’s development. UNDP China’s actions and programmes for the period of 2021-2025 are defined in its Country Programme Document for China (CPD), prepared in cooperation with the Government of China and other partners. The CPD contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for China 2021-2025 and aligned to support the development priorities outlined in the Government of China’s 14th Five Year Plan.

We support the attainment of the SDGs in China, by promoting sustainable development principles in policies and decision-making, focusing on reducing inequality, promoting inclusive, low-carbon growth and protecting the environment. In addition, UNDP leverages its global network to facilitate mutual knowledge and experience sharing between China and partner countries on best practices and lessons learned to advance the SDGs.

Under the guidance of UNDP China’s senior management, the Strategic Partnerships and Policy (SPP) team serves as the office’s knowledge hub, overseeing policy and research activities. The team closely collaborates with other teams and senior management, providing technical support informed by evidence-based knowledge products. The team is responsible for identifying and analyzing key research areas and policy solutions in support of China’s progress towards achieving the SDGs and Paris Agreement climate goals.

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