Under the supervision of the Economics Advisor, the National Economist advises Senior Management on macro-economic policies and trends and relevant linkages to UNDP programmes. The National Economist provides analysis for formulation of strategies and briefings to Senior Management. Under the supervision of the Economics Advisor, the National Economist works with Government and counterparts to identify alternative economic and development policy options and to enhance the policy impact of UNDP projects and programmes.
The National Economist maintains a network with colleagues from UNDP, UN agencies, International Financial Institutions, Government officials, multilateral and bilateral donors and civil society.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Summary of key functions: Provide advice and support to UNDP management, programmes and projects; Provide advice to UNDP and counterparts and facilitate knowledge building;
Ensure creation of strategic partnerships and support to resource mobilization;
Advocate and promote awareness of UNDP’s mandate and mission Provide advice and support to UNDP management, programmes and projects focusing on achievement of the following results:
Track economic data, provide periodic analysis of economic and development issues and write relevant reports aimed at promoting equitable economic growth and human development.
Provide analysis and substantive inputs to UNDAF, CPD and other strategic documents.
Provide economic inputs to all relevant UNDP programmes and projects for aligning UNDP programmes with national policies and priorities.
Analyze economic environment and synthesize proposals on possible areas for UNDP support to ensure that UNDP
programmes are in line with national policies and priorities and are strategically positioned.
Coordinate the production and launch of reports, including National Human Development Reports and Sustainable
Development Reports.
Provide advice to UNDP and counterparts and facilitate knowledge building focusing on achievement of the following results:
Analyze the country’s macro-economic policies and their impact on poverty reduction, growth, equity, etc. Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice through identification of best practices and lessons learned.
Support to the management of the office in facilitation of policy dialogue on economic issues with the Government, private sector, civil society and donors.
Provide capacity building support on economic issues to office staff.
Ensure creation of strategic partnerships and support to resource mobilization focusing on achievement of the following results:
Assist UNDP in resource mobilization by preparing analytical papers documentation for donor and consultative meetings.
Analyze and research information on donors; preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation. Assist in creating strategic partnerships by preparing notes, speeches and statements for UNDP officials and consultative meetings.
Advocate and promote awareness of UNDP’s mandate and mission
focusing on achievement of the following results:
Advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals, Human Development and equitable economic growth by participating in relevant forums, conferences and trainings.
Support to monitoring progress and formulation of strategies towards the achievement of the Sustainable
Development Goals.
Manage events and publications on economic issues.
Impact of Results
The key results of the post strengthen UNDP’s contributions to the national policy dialogue and enhance the policy impact of UNDP programmes and projects. In particular, the key results have an impact on the design of programmes. The post increases visibility of UNDP in the discussion about economic policies and analysis.
Competencies and Critical Success Factors Functional Competencies: Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented Agenda
Preparing information for advocacy
Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UNDP’s mandate. Maintains a functioning network of contacts with a variety of stakeholders to promote a better understanding of UNDP’s mandate and to support advocacy efforts.
Building Strategic Partnerships
Maintaining a network of contacts
Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues.
Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders. Establishes and nurtures positive communication with partners.
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Basic research and analysis
Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things.
Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches. Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise.
Fundamental knowledge of own discipline
Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position.
Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks.
Analyzes the requirements and synthesizes proposals.
Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning. Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments. Creating Visibility for UNDP/Supporting UNDP’s Capacity to Advocate
Research and data analysis
Maintains networks and knowledge assets for use in visibility and image activities. Makes recommendations on the design and delivery of image activities.
Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals
Preparing information for global advocacy
Identifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for UNDP’s goals for a variety of audiences. Maintains a functioning network of contacts in the media and civil society, to promote a better understanding of UNDP’s mandate and to support advocacy efforts.
Conceptual Innovation in the Provision of Technical Expertise
Research and analysis
Keeps updated in his/her area of substantive expertise.
Analyses ongoing trends, evolving needs and emerging issues to identify appropriate responses for capacity building. Client Orientation
Establishing effective client relationships
Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion.
Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines.
Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients.
Core Competencies:
Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment Self-development, initiative-taking
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
Creating synergies through self-control
Managing conflict
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
Informed and transparent decision making
Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
Master’s Degree in Economics
Experience:
2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level. Experience in research and policy-level analysis. Experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems and advanced programmes for statistical analysis of data.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station
How to apply:
To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.undp.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNDP Personal History Form. Please note that UNDP only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.undp.org will be considered and applications received after closing date will not be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNDP South Sudan vacancies, only applicants short-listed for written test and interview will be contacted.
General Information
UNDP is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staffs and encourages applications from qualified female candidates and persons
with disabilities.
UNDP is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity, and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNDP staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNDP jobs.
UNDP has zero tolerance of sexual abuse, abuse of authority and exploitation.
The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, testing, interviewing, etc). The United
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Kindly note that this vacancy announcement is for qualified South Sudanese nationals only