Research and Data Production

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women (UNW) is an organization established with the mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve gender equality. Founded in 1997, UN Women operates globally, focusing on various initiatives that promote women's rights and gender equality. The organization plays a pivotal role in coordinating efforts across the United Nations system to ensure that commitments to gender equality are translated into actionable results. UN Women has a strong presence in the State of Palestine, where it aims to support the implementation of international commitments to advance gender equality, aligning with national priorities. The organization emphasizes building effective partnerships with civil society and other stakeholders to achieve its goals, particularly in the context of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine, which has severely impacted women and girls.

Job Overview:
The position of Research and Data Production is crucial in supporting UN Women Palestine's efforts to gather and analyze data related to the humanitarian crisis affecting women and girls in the region. The role involves contributing to the design of research methodologies and data collection strategies, which will be instrumental in understanding the impact of the ongoing conflict on the lives of women and girls. The successful candidate will engage in data collection through surveys and interviews, primarily conducted virtually in both English and Arabic. This position also requires supporting data analysis with a focus on gender analysis, which is essential for informing gender-responsive humanitarian and recovery interventions. The role is designed to provide valuable insights that will help shape policies and programs aimed at addressing the specific needs of women and girls in the context of the crisis.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities for this position include:

• Contributing to the development of research design and data collection concept notes that align with UN Women’s objectives.
• Conducting data collection through surveys or interviews, ensuring that the process is inclusive and representative of the affected populations in Gaza and the West Bank.
• Supporting data analysis and analytics, with a particular emphasis on gender analysis to highlight the unique challenges faced by women and girls.
• Assisting in data visualization efforts to present findings in an accessible and impactful manner.
• Contributing to the writing of research reports that synthesize findings and provide actionable recommendations.
• Collaborating with UN Women team members through regular online meetings to ensure alignment and progress on research activities.
• Engaging with respondents in Gaza and the West Bank to gather qualitative and quantitative data that reflects their experiences and needs.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates for this position should possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of gender issues, particularly in the context of humanitarian crises. Familiarity with research methodologies and data collection techniques is essential. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate proficiency in data analysis software and tools, as well as the ability to communicate findings effectively. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment are also important.

Educational Background:
A degree in social sciences, gender studies, international relations, or a related field is required. Advanced degrees or specialized training in research methodologies or data analysis would be advantageous.

Experience:
Candidates should have prior experience in research, particularly in data collection and analysis related to gender issues or humanitarian contexts. Experience working with vulnerable populations and understanding the specific challenges faced by women and girls in conflict settings is highly desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and Arabic is mandatory for this position, as the role involves conducting interviews and surveys in both languages. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not required.

Additional Notes:
This position is remote, allowing for flexibility in work hours. The duration of the assignment is not specified, and it may involve part-time or full-time commitments depending on the needs of the organization and the availability of the candidate. Compensation details are not provided in the job description.