Research Assistant - Directorate for Disaster Risk Reduction, Sustainable Tourism, Caribbean Sea and the Environment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Research, compile and analyse data related to the thematic areas of the Directorate;
• Prepare research briefs, research papers, speeches, newspaper and online articles based on research findings;
• Assist in the research and development of project proposals according to international and any guidelines established by the Secretariat;
• Support the implementation and management of project activities such as monitoring and evaluating their status, tracking budget expenditure, and ensuring supporting documents are completed and submitted to the relevant parties for review;
• Liaise with various international partners (development agencies, international organizations, civil society institutions, etc.) as needed to build partnerships for the implementation of ACS projects and initiatives;
• Prepare content for publication on the website and social media pages regarding the outcome of activities developed by the Directorate and the participation of the Directorate in meetings and official missions;
• Deliver oral presentations at the Secretariat on topics related to the thematic areas of the Directorate at least once a year;
• Support the ACS in the execution of official meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences;
• Prepare Rapporteur’s Reports and Executive Summaries of ACS official meetings in compliance with established Agreements;
• Provide courtesy translation of documents;
• Manage and maintain physical and electronic records for the Directorate in accordance with ACS policy, procedures and standards;
• Represent the ACS at official meetings, events, workshops and conferences as designated.

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in two (2) of the official languages of the ACS;
• Knowledge of research methodologies and data analysis;
• Professionalism and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
• Ability to work under pressure in a multicultural environment;
• Excellent organisational,  planning and time management skills;
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
• Ability to work independently;
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A University degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in fields related to International Relations, Environmental Studies, Disaster Risk Reduction or other relevant areas.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in researching data, drafting research papers, reports and providing administrative support services;
• Experience in project planning and management would be an asset; and
• Working in an international or regional organisation will be considered an asset.