Desk Based Research and Analysis for UNDP

Overview

Support UNDP's youth employment and economic empowerment agenda in Asia and the Pacific through desk-based research, data collection, and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct desk-based research on relevant reference materials, case studies, practitioners, organizations, trainings, and events (approx. 50-70 relevant resources) in Asia and the Pacific.
• Collect, clean, and organize information using the provided guidance and Excel template, including categorizing, tagging, interpreting, and contextualizing findings.
• Analyse the information gathered to identify key trends, gaps, relevant actors, and potential entry points for UNDP engagement at the country and regional levels.
• Prepare a concise 2–3-page summary report, including relevant visualizations, to present key findings and insights.

Required Experience

• Background or demonstrated interest in youth employment, economic empowerment, entrepreneurship, international development, or a related field.
• Familiarity with the Asia-Pacific region and the ability to work across diverse country contexts and varying levels of information availability.
• Strong desk research skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify relevant sources, interpret and synthesize information into clear, concise summaries.
• Proficiency in organizing and managing data using Excel, Google Sheets, or similar tools.
• Ability to analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative information and identify connections across findings.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and incorporate feedback.

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