Post Doctoral Fellow
Organization: United Nations University (UNU)
Duty Station: Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia
Job description
About UN University (UNU)
The United Nations University (UNU) is an international
community of scholars engaged in policy-oriented research, capacity development
and dissemination of knowledge, furthering the purposes and principles of the
Charter of the United Nations. UNU’s mission is to contribute, through research
and capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that
are the concern of the United Nations and its Member States.
For the past four decades, United Nations University (UNU)
has been a go-to think tank for impartial research on human survival, conflict
prevention, sustainable development and welfare. With more than 400 researchers
in 12 countries, UNU’s work spans the 17 Sustainable Development Goals,
generating policy-relevant knowledge to effect positive global change. UNU
maintains more than 200 collaborations with UN agencies and leading
universities and research institutions across the globe.
About Institute (UNU-IIGH)
UNU-International Institute for Global Health is one of 13
research and training Institutes that comprise the think tanks in the UNU
system. UNU-IIGH was established in 2005 with the mission to advance
evidence-based policy on key issues related to sustainable development and
global health. UNU-IIGH aims to build knowledge and capacity for decision
making by UN agencies, UN programmes and Member States towards the achievement
of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Leveraging its position within the UN, UNU-IIGH works with a
network of academic, policy and civil society experts to serve as a platform
for critical thinking and exchange of knowledge and tools for policy influence
and consensus-building.
This post-doctoral fellow position is open for a candidate
with an interest in global health policy and governance and the interface
between global health institutions and country-level actors. The successful
candidate will contribute to a programme of work within UNU-IIGH aimed at
addressing accountability deficits within the global health system and enabling
initiatives directed towards a decolonisation of global health.
Generic Responsibilities of a Post-doctoral Fellow
1. Conducting research in support of the Institute’s
programme of work focusing on:
This may include the production of relevant analysis and
guidance, conducting literature searches and reviews; designing research
studies; and collecting and analyzing primary data.
2. Drafting and helping to finalise research outputs of
various kinds
This may include policy briefs, blogs, academic journal
papers and internal briefing papers.
3. Helping to convene multi-stakeholder meetings and
discussions focusing on the achievement of the following results
This may include the design and management of logistical
arrangements, handling communication with external stakeholders, writing up
minutes of meetings and conversations, and facilitating collaborative
partnership work amongst participating actors
4. Contributing to information, education and
communication activities
This may include developing teaching slides and other types
of educational material, contributing to IIGH’s website, and enhancing IIGH’s
social media profile
5. Contributing to the routine management and
administrative tasks of the Institute
This may include contributing to IIGH’s internal reporting
obligations, preparing and chairing internal management meetings, and
organizing internal seminars.
Key performance indicators
- Timely
production of high-quality research and research outputs
- Demonstrable
improvements in project management competencies
- Successful
organization of meetings with external stakeholders
- Development
of improved working relationships with research partners, member state
governments, donors, and civil society organizations
Competencies
Values:
- Inclusion —
take action to create an environment of dignity and respect for all,
regardless of age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender
identity, gender expression, geography, grade, language, nationality,
racial identity, religion, sex, sex characteristics, sexual orientation,
social origin or any other aspect of identity
- Integrity —
act ethically, demonstrating the standards of conduct of the United
Nations and taking prompt action in case of witnessing unprofessional or
unethical behaviour, or any other breach of UN standards
- Humility
— demonstrate self-awareness and willingness to learn from others
- Humanity —
act according to the purposes of the United Nations: peace, dignity and
equality on a healthy planet
Behaviours:
- Connect
and collaborate — build positive relationships with others to
advance the work of the United Nations and work coherently as One UN
- Analyse
and plan — seek out and use data from a wide range of sources to
understand problems, inform decision-making, propose evidence-based solutions
and plan action
- Deliver
results with positive impact — hold oneself and others
accountable for delivering results and making a positive difference to the
people and causes that the United Nations serves
- Learn
and develop — pursue own learning and development and contribute
to the learning and development of others
- Adapt
and innovate — demonstrate flexibility, agility and the ability
to think and act in novel ways
Qualifications
Education and certification
Required
- PhD in
public health or relevant field (completed within the last five years), or
an MD with a relevant Masters’ degree. Applicants who have submitted their
PhD but have not yet been awarded their degree may also be eligible to
apply.
Experience
Required
- At
least one year of professional experience in public health research,
policy, or programming
- Familiarity
with systematic approaches to searching and evaluating scientific
literature
- Masters
level competencies in both quantitative and qualitative research
- Experience
in policy research and writing policy briefs
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills in English
- Excellent
time management skills
Desired
• Experience in working on interdisciplinary research
projects
• Experience in writing peer-reviewed manuscripts
• Knowledge of global health governance structures and
processes
• Experience of work in a low and middle income country
setting
• Interest in gender-responsive research and/or programming
• Ability to work independently
Language Requirements
- Oral
and written fluency in English is required
- Knowledge
of another UN official working language is an asset.
Remuneration
The successful candidate will be employed under a PSA contract
and no allowances apply. UNU offers an attractive compensation package,
including a monthly salary of US$3,028.92, commensurate with the candidate's
experience and qualifications. Benefits include 30 days of annual leave and a
health insurance scheme.
UNU will cover the cost of travel of the individual to the
duty station and their return to their home upon completion of their services.
Travel costs are covered only if the function is undertaken physically in the
duty station and excludes working-from-home arrangements.
UNU is not liable for any taxes that may be levied on the
remuneration you receive under this contract. Payment of any such taxes remains
the sole responsibility of PSA holders.
Duration of contract
This is full-time employment. The duration of the initial
contract is 1 year, which can be extended for an additional 12-month
period.
Expected start date: 1 January 2024
How to Apply:
To apply to UNU, you will not need an account. Instead, we
ask that you:
- Apply
via the apply link;
- fill
out the UNU P11 form (please avoid using similar forms provided by other
United Nations organisations);
- provide
a motivation statement (in the P11 form); and
- answer
a few questions that are tailored to the position.
You may wish to refer to the UN Values and Behaviours Framework for more information.
Application Deadline: 20 August 2023
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment
exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview, background
checks and references.
Special Notice
PSA holders do not hold international civil servant status,
nor are they considered a “staff member” as defined in the UN Staff Rules and
Regulations.
UNU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its
workforce and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality,
religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities,
to apply and become part of the organization. Applications from developing
countries and from women are strongly encouraged. Eligible internal applicants
are also encouraged to apply.
UNU has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is
incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNU,
including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority
and discrimination.
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