Job Title: Economics Advisor
Organization: United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Post Level: P-5
Reports to: UNDP
Resident Representative
Resident Representative
About UNDP:
The United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development network. UNDP advocates for change and connects
countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better
life. The UNDP provides expert advice, training, grant support to developing
countries including Uganda with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least
developed countries.
Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development network. UNDP advocates for change and connects
countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better
life. The UNDP provides expert advice, training, grant support to developing
countries including Uganda with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least
developed countries.
Job Summary: The UNDP
Economics Advisor will be 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. The 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. The 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. The incumbent 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.
Economics Advisor will be 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. The 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. The 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. The incumbent 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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Offers 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:
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:
- 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; - In
charge of the identification of areas for UNDP support and interventions; - Provision
of expert advice on formulation and adjustments of UN/UNDP programmes and
projects (including UNDAFs, CPDs, and CPAPs) based on sound economic
analysis; - Regularly
reviews and disseminates best practices and lessons learnt from
implementation of projects and programmes with a view to strengthening the
upstream orientation within UNDP.
2. 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:
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; - Actively
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; - 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.
3. Ensures creation of
strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy
focusing on achievement of the following results:
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; - In
charge of analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of
substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation; - Keenly
track the changes in 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; - Building
and growing 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.
4. Advocacy and promotion of
awareness of UNDP mandate, mission and purpose focusing on achievement of the
following results:
awareness of UNDP mandate, mission and purpose focusing on achievement of the
following results:
- Advocacy
for the Millennium Development Goals and post 2015 Agenda, human
development and equitable economic growth by participating in relevant
forums, conferences and trainings; - Actively
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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the UN Job vacancy should hold 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 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. - 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; - Highly
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.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English; Knowledge of French
would be an asset.
would be an asset.
Personal Competencies:
Corporate Responsibility &
Direction: Serves and promotes
the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals of UNDP.
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:
- 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 & Judgment:
- 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.
skills, verbal and written, in English.
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.
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.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates who so desire to join the United Nations Development
Programme, UNDP, in the aforementioned capacity should endeavor to Apply Online
by Clicking on the link below. Please further review job requirements and if
competent Click Apply Now.
interested candidates who so desire to join the United Nations Development
Programme, UNDP, in the aforementioned capacity should endeavor to Apply Online
by Clicking on the link below. Please further review job requirements and if
competent Click Apply Now.
Deadline: 28th January 2015
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