Una Murray

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PhD projects

International Development topics
Migration and internal displacement
Gender and climate change - NDCs, NAPs political process regarding UNFCCC
Rural labour issues in the global south
Rural development in the global south
Child labour
Gender and international development
UN organisations
International development aid mechanisms
Social protection systems in low income countries

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Biography

Dr Una Murray has over thirty years of professional high-level experience working on international development topics with leading internatonal development organisations globally (e.g. UN agencies, governments, bilateral donors, NGOs etc) and has recently been nominated to participate in the scoping of theIPCC 7th Assessment Report. Dr Murray brings this experience to bear on her teaching and research to ensure that both are high quality and inherently connected to impact in the global arena of international development. Since joining the University of Galway as a 0.5X FTE Lecturer, Una established and is the Programme Director of the MA in International Development Practice at the University of Galway, which prepares a wide range of talented national and international students each year for impactful careers in international development. Dr Murray is also deeply engaged in research activities with partners globally, and has a long track record of publishing of peer-reviewed papers and research reports with international development organisations. Dr Murray currently leads two IRC COALESCE funded research projects (i) on migration, climate change and social protection (MiCASP) focused on Ethiopia, which is contributing to debates and policy processes within the UNFCCC negotiations; (ii) NaHuDi whichisto inform the goals of rebuilding livelihoods amidst the challenges posed by climate change, conflict, and internal displacement. Dr Murray works more broadly as an UN Evaluator and Consultant across a wide range of United Nations organisations, focusing on topics such as migration, labour and gender, and has worked for many years on the theme child labour in agriculture. Una evaluated the institutional response of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to climate change, was a senior evaluator for UN IFADs thematic evaluation on gender, and evaluates UNICEF projects and programmes e.g. She led a team conducting a formative evaluation of UNICEFs response to migrant children in the Horn of Africa , Dr Murray previously worked as a Lecturer in University College Cork (UCC) in international development, and has been lecturing on a number of University of Galway Masters programs e.g. the Masters in Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security; the MA in Gender, Rights and Globalisation; and the Masters in Environment and Society.Whilst at UCC, Dr Murray has also taught on a MA in Rural Development at two universities in Ethiopia, and has a wide range of highly impactful international development Public - No restrictionations.

Research Interests

International Development Sustainable Development Goals Migration Poverty Reduction and Social Protection Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Green Skills and Just Transition Policy Processes Evaluation Methodologies, Theories of Change Labour, including Child Labour Gender and Social Inclusion Gender and Institutions

Teaching Interests

International Development (a process of change involving nations, economies, political alliances, institutions, groups, amp; individuals. Development processes occur in different ways amp; at all levels: inside the family, the firm amp; the farm; locally, provincially, nationally, amp; globally).

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 1 - No Poverty
  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Education/Academic qualification

Ph.D

External positions

International Evaluator, United Nations (UN) - Multiple Specialised Agencies and Secretariat

1 Jan 20001 Dec 2020

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