The Ugandan Jobline

• 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 technical
  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.

• Collects, analyses and
  syntheses macro-economic and MDG-related information and best practices,
  paying attention to the gender and capacity development aspects, and
  proposes policy options to relevant government departments;
• Offers 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.
• Stays abreast with
  regional and global economic trends and issues and analyse their
  implications for the realization of the MDGs in Africa;
• Makes 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.

• 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;
• 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 UNDP in
  resource mobilization to meet the MDGs through, among other things,
  preparation of documentation for donor and consultative meetings;
• Responsible for the
  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 for the
  Millennium Development Goals, human development and equitable economic
  growth by participating in relevant forums, conferences and trainings.
• Conducting advocacy
  for the Millennium Development Goals, 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.

• The ideal candidate
  for the United Nations UNDP Economics Advisor vacancy must possess a
  Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, with strong emphasis on
  macro-economic and other quantitative skills, development economics, and
  economic planning.
• At least ten years’
  post Master’s relevant experience at the national or international level.
• Significant 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;
• Proven 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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;
• Capable of applying economic theory to the
  specific country context;
• 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.

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