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Position Title:Economics Advisor
Duty Station: Kampala, UGANDA
Organization: UNDP Uganda
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Type of Contract : FTA International
Post Level : P-5
Languages Required : English
Starting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Apr-2015
Duration of Initial Contract : One year (renewable)
Application Deadline: 28-Jan-15
Post Category: Development Project Funded (DPF) post.
Background Information:
Under th supervision of the Resident Representative, the Economics Advisor
is responsible for research, development and application of the principles and
theories of economics to the formulation of strategies and plans for solution
of economic problems, especially as they relate to the Millennium Development
Goals. Economics Advisor analyses economic and social trends and provides
advisory services to the Government, UN Country Team on development issues and
policies as well as enhances the policy impact of UNDP programmes and projects.
Economics Advisor monitors economic policy developments and advises RC/RR,
UNCT and other member of the UNDP team and its partners on policy issues.
He/she contributes to UNDP’s policy dialogue with Government and donors.
She/he supervises and leads a team of UNDP experts, international and
national consultants and project staff. Economics Advisor works in close
collaboration with the operations and programme teams, UNDP HQs staff,
particularly the Policy Advisors at the corporate level and in the ASROs, and
Government officials, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society
ensuring high level of UNDP programmes policy impact.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides high quality economic input to UNCT/UNDP programmes and ensures
that UNDP programmes are in line with national policies and priorities focusing
on achievement of the following results:
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Thorough compilation, analysis
and interpretation of economic and statistical data relevant to country’s
development assets, opportunities and constraints, and preparation of top
quality relevant socio-economic briefs/reports;
·
Development, delivery and
mainstreaming into national development initiatives of specific policy
instruments and services, notably NLTPS, NHDRS, PRS and PRSPs;
·
Identification of areas for UNDP
support and interventions;
·
Provision of advice on
formulation and adjustments of UN/UNDP programmes and projects (including
UNDAFs, CPDs, and CPAPs) based on sound economic analysis;
·
Reviews and disseminates best practices
and lessons learnt from implementation of projects and programmes with a view
to strengthening the upstream orientation within UNDP.
·
Ensures provision of top quality and innovative policy advisory services to
the Government and facilitation of capacity development and knowledge building
and management in support of pro-poor growth and the attainment of the MDGs and
advocating for the post 2015 development agenda or the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) Agenda in Africa, focusing
on achievement of the following results:
·
Collects, analyses and syntheses
macro-economic, MDG and SDGs related information and best practices, paying
attention to the gender and capacity development aspects, and proposes policy
options to relevant government departments;
·
Provides high-quality development
advice to RR/RC in policy dialogue with host government, UN System and other
strategic partners on economic issues, most notably in relation to pro-poor
economic growth and achievement of the MDGs, with the Government, donors, civil
society, and the private sector;
·
Contributes to alternative policy
advice through the preparation, launch and follow-up of national HDRs;
·
Organizes capacity development
opportunities for programme countries, including support to UN staff and
Government officials in the formulation of MDG-based policies, plans and
programmes, including appropriate macroeconomic, fiscal and medium term expenditure
frameworks;
·
Keeps abreast of regional and
global economic trends and issues and analyse their implications for the
realization of the MDGs in Africa;
·
Sound contributions to knowledge
networks and communities of practice, including the development of tools for
needs assessments and policy analysis, in close collaboration with UN agencies,
the IFIs and other development partners;
·
Works closely with the Bureau for
Development Policy, the Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, to provide
guidance and support on MDG-related issues to the Deputy Regional Director,
PSD/RBA.
·
Ensures creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource
mobilization strategy focusing on
achievement of the following results:
·
Identify entry points to
development of partnerships with the UN Agencies, IFI’s, government
institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society
areas based on strategic goals of UNDP, country needs, particularly in relation
to the MDGs and SDGs, and donors’ priorities;
·
Analysis and research of
information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of
cooperation;
·
Keeps track of the changes in the aid
effectiveness/development cooperation environment and external resource
management matters and assists Government and UN/UNDP in resource mobilization
to meet the MDGs through, among other things, preparation of documentation for
donor and consultative meetings;
·
Development of partnerships with
the UN Agencies, IFI’s, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral
donors, private sector, civil society areas based on strategic goals of UNDP,
country needs, particularly in relation to the MDGs, and donors’ priorities.
·
Advocacy and promotion of awareness of UNDP mandate, mission and purpose
focusing on achievement of the following results:
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Advocacy for the Millennium
Development Goals and post 2015 Agenda, human development and equitable
economic growth by participating in relevant forums, conferences and trainings;
·
Monitoring of poverty reduction
and progress towards the achievement of the MDGs leading to management of the
production and launch of economic and MDG-related reports/publications;
·
Substantive contribution to
knowledge exchanges through the RBA Economists e-network.
Competencies
Corporate Responsibility & Direction:
Serves and promotes the vision,
mission, values, and strategic goals of UNDP.
People Skills:
Promotes a learning and knowledge
sharing environment;
Facilitates the development of
individual and multi-cultural/team competencies.
Managing for Results:
Plans and prioritizes work
activities to meet Organizational goals;
Strategic approach to problem
solving.
Partnering & Networking:
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Builds and sustains relationships
with key constituents (internal/external/ bilateral/ multilateral/public/private;
civil society);
·
Seeks and applies knowledge,
information, and best practices from within and outside of UNDP;
·
Demonstrates ability to handle
working relationships with senior officials, academics and technical experts.
Innovation & Jugement:
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Conceptualizes and analyzes
problems to identify key issues, underlying problems, and how they relate;
·
Generates creative, practical
approaches to overcome challenging situations;
·
Devises new systems and
processes, and modifies existing ones, to support innovative behaviors.
Communication:
Demonstrates outstanding
communication skills, verbal and written, in English.
Job Knowledge & Expertise:
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Applies the required depth and
breadth of knowledge and expertise to meet job demands Applies the required
depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise to meet job demands;
·
Possesses extensive knowledge of
economic development issues and familiarity with major macro-economic policy
issues and models and the MDGs;
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Capable of applying economic
theory to the specific country context;
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Demonstrates strong quantitative
skills and the ability to carry out high quality economic research, including
statistical analysis;
·
Possesses proven ability to
analyse from a global perspective, with the ability to offer practical policy
advice on economic issues based on local realities;
·
Uses Information Technology
effectively as a tool and resource.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Masters Degree or equivalent in
Economics, with strong emphasis on macro-economic and other quantitative
skills, development economics, and
economic planning.
Experience:
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10 years of post Master’s
relevant experience at the national or international level;
·
Substantial experience with
poverty reduction strategy processes in developing country contexts and
awareness of MDGs related policy matters and aid effectiveness issues;
·
Extensive experience in research
and policy-level analysis, including in formulation, monitoring and evaluation
of strategies and development programmes/projects;
·
Demonstrated 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 English;
Knowledge of French would be an
asset.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender,
nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups
and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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