The Research Fellowship Programme will contribute to this vision by attracting bright, young, and highly qualified Ethiopian researchers to produce cutting-edge, original development research aligned with the policy interests of the CO’s programmatic work. Selected Fellows will be embedded within the CO’s programmes, working with teams to bring fresh and forward-thinking perspectives to UNDP’s work, grounded in data and evidence. The Programme’s annual research agenda is therefore designed in collaboration with programme teams to ensure that it addresses the most pertinent policy questions and provides solutions that will advance the implementation of the CPD, its contribution to government’s long-term development agendas and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In turn, Fellows will be given the opportunity to: (i) hone their research skills in a world-leading development organization; (ii) gain practical experience in developing actionable policy solutions that can deliver real impact at scale; (iii) work closely and collaboratively with seasoned development professionals; and (iv) develop professional skills such as public speaking, leadership, and teamwork.
This year’s research theme is green energy and sustainable development which requires in-depth understanding of Ethiopia’s green and renewable energy potential. Adequate evidence-based research and knowledge is required to effectively unlock Ethiopia’s green energy potential.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Fellow will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:
Reserach
Conduct a research paper on the theme “ green energy and sustainable development” and present the findings
Contribute to the UNDP annual development conference on the theme “Green energy and financing options for EThiopa”
Support
Closely work with the DPRH team
Other:
Support other/ad hoc activities as seen relevant and needed.
Competencies
Exceptional research, qualitative, and quantitative analytical skills supported by a track record of publications.
Highly motivated and self-directed, capable of managing workload effectively deliver required deadlines and quality including whilst working remotely.
Effective team player who demonstrates commitment to UNDP values and displays cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and interact with stakeholders at all levels and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse setting.
Required Skills and Experience
A minimum of a master’s degree or equivalent in economics, development studies, or related disciplines is required.
Preference will be given to recent graduates who completed their degrees within the last six years; three years for candidates with PhDs.
Minimum five years of professional work experience conducting research on Ethiopian development issues, preferably related to manufacturing (industry) and the private sector is required.
Experience in designing and conducting primary research.
Experience in formulating and implementing development policies and strategies is an asset.
Strong experience in qualitative and quantitative data analysis using statistical software (e.g. EViews, STATA, R or Python).
Experience collaborating and working in teams, exchanging information and ideas with others to reach common goals, and making a substantial contribution to the team's outputs.
An established network in an area of research expertise is an asset.
Practical experience working on African development issues is an asset.
IT skills:
Knowledge and proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools
