Job Title: Economic Policy Associate (No Experience UN Jobs)
Organisation: United Nations Volunteers
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well-supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board.
Job Summary: Under the overall guidance of the Head of the direct supervision of the Development Coordination Officer/Economist in the UN RCO as the first supervisor, the Economic Policy Associate will be responsible for:
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supporting evidence-based analysis to establish the trends of sustainable development, challenges, and opportunities in Uganda to inform policy and programming.
- Participating in UN internal and external engagements aimed at providing advice on innovative economic and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) policies to accelerate progress on the 2030 Agenda.
- Supporting the work of the UN SDG Technical Working Group to drive multi-stakeholder approaches to policy, analysis, and programming in the country.
- Participating in the preparation of programmes aimed at accelerating the achievement of the SDGs.
- Supporting the planning and coordination of high-level SDG related events.
- Engaging in sustainable development policy advocacy and communication activities.
- Supporting knowledge management on SDGs related issues and promote learning within the relevant networks.
- Support in maintaining existing and building new partnerships with Government, development partners, and other stakeholders that collaborate with the UN in the implementation and achievement of the 2030 Agenda.
- Keeping abreast of Uganda’s socio-economic trends and identify their implications for the country and UN’s development cooperation.
- Engaging in any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Demonstrated interest or experience in:
- Governance, social and economic development contexts in developing countries.
- Applying and interpreting evidence generated through various economics and statistical tools.
- Writing and presenting economics, development, and policy messages in clear and concise formats to different audiences.
- Working with multiple stakeholders and diplomatic engagement.
- Coordination, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
- Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.
Core Competencies
- Accountability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Building Trust
- Client Orientation
- Commitment and Motivation
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Communication
- Integrity
- Judgement and Decision-making
- Professionalism
- Respect for Diversity
- Self-Management
- Technological Awareness
- Working in Teams
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 20th May 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: associate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience